Affiliate & Earnings Disclaimer
Transparency is important to us. Here’s how we fund our vegetable budget and keep the site running.
Online Guinea Pig Care is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
What This Means in Plain English
How Affiliate Links Work
When you click on certain product links in our articles and make a purchase on Amazon, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Here’s the breakdown:
You pay the same price — Our affiliate relationship does not increase the cost of any product you purchase. The price you see is the price you pay.
We earn a small commission — Amazon pays us a percentage (typically 1-4%) when you buy through our links.
It supports our mission — These commissions help us buy products for testing, maintain the website, and create free educational content.
Where You’ll Find Affiliate Links
Affiliate links appear in various places throughout our site, including:
→ Product reviews and comparisons
→ Buying guides and recommendations
→ Care articles mentioning specific products
→ Starter kit and supply lists
Our Editorial Independence
Safety Is Non-Negotiable
We will never recommend a product that poses safety risks to guinea pigs, regardless of commission rates. This includes products with unsafe wire spacing, inappropriate ingredients, toxic materials, or poor quality control that could harm your pets.
Honest Reviews Based on Testing
Many products we review are purchased with our own funds or tested in our personal guinea pig households. We evaluate products based on safety, quality, species-appropriateness, and real-world performance—not on potential affiliate earnings.
We Don’t Accept Pay-for-Praise
No manufacturer can buy a positive review from us. If a product doesn’t meet our standards or doesn’t serve guinea pigs’ best interests, we won’t recommend it—even if declining means lost revenue.
Budget Options Matter
We actively seek out and recommend quality budget-friendly options because good guinea pig care should be accessible. Higher-priced items often have higher commissions, but we prioritize value and appropriateness over our earnings.
Your Choice in Supporting Us
Using our affiliate links is completely optional and always appreciated, but never required. You’re free to:
Search for recommended products directly on Amazon or other retailers
Purchase from local pet stores or independent retailers
Choose alternative brands or products that better suit your needs
DIY solutions when appropriate and safe
Our goal is to help you make informed decisions that benefit your guinea pigs. Where you actually purchase items is entirely up to you.
Price Variations
Amazon prices change frequently and may vary from what we mentioned in our articles. Sales, promotions, and stock availability are subject to Amazon’s policies. Always verify current pricing before making a purchase.
Other Affiliate Partnerships
While Amazon is our primary affiliate partner, we may occasionally participate in affiliate programs with other pet supply retailers, hay suppliers, or specialty guinea pig product companies. Any such relationships will be disclosed in accordance with FTC guidelines.
Non-Affiliate Links
Not every link on our site is an affiliate link. We regularly link to veterinary resources, rescue organizations, care guidelines, research papers, and community resources without any affiliate relationship—simply because they’re valuable resources.
If you have questions about our affiliate relationships or editorial policies, please contact us at [email protected].
Thank you for supporting Online Guinea Pig Care and helping us continue to provide free, quality resources for the guinea pig community. 🐹💚
Last updated: December 2025