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Chewy’s massive online pet store has been a game-changer for busy animal lovers who want the best for their furry friends – thanks in no small part to Autoship, its scheduled pet product delivery program.

You can use Chewy Autoship to schedule regular shipments packed with dog food, toys, treats, medications and your spoiled little angel’s favorite stinky gourmet pâté. On top of convenient pet supply deliveries, Autoship membership also comes with free online support from licensed veterinarians. 

Save 35% On Your First Autoship Order

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If you aren’t already signed up for Chewy’s recurring Autoship delivery service, consider giving it a shot — new Autoship customers receive a 35% discount on their first order and enjoy a 5% discount on all future Autoship deliveries

Sign Up for Chewy AutoShip

Autoship doesn’t require any commitment. No fees, no membership obligations and you’re free to pause, reschedule and change your Autoship orders at any time. 

It should be noted that there is a maximum discount of $20 for the Autoship introductory offer, so there is a limit to how much you can game the system. That said, this seems like a really solid deal for pet owners looking to stock up on their preferred brand of food at an affordable price. 

How to Use Chewy’s Autoship Program

Chewy’s automatic shipping system is pretty straightforward — queuing future orders is no different from your usual online shopping experience. 

Setting up your first Autoship order only takes a moment:

  1. Create a Chewy account, if you haven’t already. 
  2. Click the “Save on your first Autoship” banner near the top of the page. 
  3. Add Autoship-eligible items to your cart. You are free to add, remove and swap products from your cart later. 
  4. Select your preferred delivery frequency, which ranges from every week to every eight weeks. 
  5. Place your order. 

If an item is eligible for Autoship, you should see an “Add to Autoship” or “Ship once with next Autoship” option on its product page. You can also filter your search to only show Autoship-eligible items by selecting the “Autoship” checkbox in the top left-hand corner of the product search page.

What Can You Order With Chewy Autoship?

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Before you pack your cart full of treats for your beloved critter(s), make sure your items are eligible for the Autoship deal – Chewy only offers its 35% discount on specific brands of pet supplies. 

While the “select brands” caveat may seem like a catch, Chewy is actually partnered with a number of top-shelf, high-quality pet food brands. If you purchase even one qualifying item, the 35% discount will apply to all the items in your cart (like toys or medication).

A few popular Autoship-eligible Chewy products that might be worthy of your one-time 35% discount: 

How to Cancel Autoship Orders

Users are free to cancel their Autoship orders at any time. If you want to put in your first purchase of pet food, get your 35% discount and cancel the next order immediately, that’s definitely an option. Autoship isn’t a formal “subscription service” or membership program, so you can cancel or pause your Autoship shipments whenever you’d like.

Can I Change My Autoship Order?

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If you later realize you don’t actually need the food for six weeks, you can go back into your account and change the delivery time. Naturally, you can also change your standing order as well during this time. Chewy offers order tracking starting 24 hours after your purchase. 

Is Shipping Free with Autoship?

Autoship orders are subject to the same shipping policies as any other Chewy order. Shipping is free on orders of $49 or more, but anything below will incur a flat-rate $4.95 shipping charge. Scheduled products should arrive within your chosen timeframe, while last-minute additions typically ship in one to three days. Even if you prepare it ahead of time, you won’t be charged for your Autoship items until the order has been fulfilled and shipped.

Chewy offers plenty of deals for regular customers — not just new ones. If you want to stay up-to-date on the latest Chewy discounts and sales events, set a Deal Alert for your preferred pet supply brands and products. We’ll let you know when we see a deal you might like.

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Oliver Pretl-Drummond

Oliver Pretl-Drummond is a copywriter, memoirist and Scorpio living in Baltimore, MD. Primed by years of recreational research spirals, they've helped Slickdeals document hundreds of arcane store policies and hidden coupon tricks for the greater good of deal hunters everywhere. They spend their days seeking and sharing killer deals on budget travel, sound systems, home goods and tech. By night, their free time is reserved for making bass music while consuming exotic caffeinated beverages with their partner and growing family of yucca plants.