Affiliate Disclosure
Last updated: February 2025
At Dr Cole's Store, we believe in complete transparency. This page explains how our site operates, how we make money, and what you should know before using our recommendations.
The short version: We earn commissions when you buy products through our links. This doesn't cost you anything extra. We only recommend products we genuinely believe in.
About "Dr Cole"
Dr Cole is an educational persona—a character created to share pet care information in a friendly, approachable way. Dr Cole is not a real person and is not a licensed veterinarian.
The content on this site is for general educational purposes only. It should never replace professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If your pet has a health concern, please consult a qualified veterinarian in person.
How we make money
This site uses affiliate marketing to generate revenue. Here's how it works:
- We research and recommend products we believe can help pets and their owners
- When you click a product link on our site and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission
- This commission comes from the retailer (like Amazon), not from you
- You pay the same price whether you use our link or not
We are 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 and affiliated sites.
Our commitment to you
Affiliate income creates a potential conflict of interest—we could be tempted to recommend products just because they pay well. Here's how we handle that:
- We don't recommend everything. We only feature products we've researched and believe can genuinely help.
- Commission rates don't influence our picks. We recommend what we think is best, not what pays the most.
- We're upfront about limitations. No product is perfect, and we try to be honest about that.
- We never give medical advice. Product recommendations are not diagnoses or treatment plans.
Our rule: If we wouldn't recommend it to a friend with a pet, we won't recommend it here.
About our social media
We may use automated tools (AI agents) to share content and engage on social media platforms. When we do:
- Our social accounts are clearly identified as sharing curated content
- We disclose when content includes affiliate links
- We do not claim to provide veterinary medical advice
- We encourage followers to consult real veterinarians for health concerns
Questions?
If you have any questions about how this site operates or our affiliate relationships, feel free to reach out. We're committed to being transparent about how we work.