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Frequently Asked Questions
Shipping
A message about current events: Our teams are focused on serving as many pet parents as possible, and due to high demand for essentials, including medication, we’re temporarily not able to change existing orders. If your order hasn't shipped yet, you can cancel it from your account. Go to Orders, click on the order you want to cancel, and click the "Cancel This Order" link. If you need help canceling your order, please send us a message with your order number. We will resolve it as quickly as possible so that your experience is simple and worry-free. If we have already processed your order, we may not be able to cancel it. In that case, we will issue you a refund. We also accept returns within 365 days of purchase.
Use Orders over $49 ship free! All other orders ship for a flat rate of $4.95..
Most customers can expect to receive their food and supplies within 1 to 3 days. Please check your order confirmation email for a more accurate estimated delivery date or window. If your order does not arrive by that date, please contact our Customer Care team for support. For orders with prescription items, customers can expect delivery within 3-5 days. This includes the time needed to receive vet approval, which typically takes 1-2 days.
To check the status of your order, go to Orders. Here’s what you will see: Preparing for Shipment: This means we’re currently processing and packing the goodies for your pet. You’ll receive an email to let you know we received your order. When your order ships, we’ll send another email with tracking information. Shipped: Your order has left our warehouse. Within 24 hours, you will also see a link to track your package. Delivered: Your order has arrived! Orders are delivered 7 days a week before 10 p.m.
We ship via FedEx and other premium carriers to provide you with the fastest and most reliable service available.
Nope! If you're not home, the driver will leave your package at the door, inside your mailbox, or with your doorman.
All items purchased from shoppetx.com are made pursuant to a shipment contract, meaning that the risk of loss and title for such items pass to you upon our delivery to the carrier.
Yes -- customers can place orders on shopetx.com, which currently ships to the contiguous US, or on Chewy.com/ca, which currently ships to Southern Ontario, including Toronto, Hamilton, Niagara, Ottawa, Sudbury, and North Bay areas (postal codes starting with L,M,N, and K).
No – we are unable to ship to P.O boxes or APO/FPO addresses..
We ship fresh, refrigerated and frozen items separately from other items in your order for the fastest delivery. We use insulated packaging and dry ice to keep items cold or frozen during shipping. The dry ice may be gone when your package arrives, but your items should still feel cold or frozen to the touch.
Picture Proof of Delivery (PPOD) is a service that lets you see a photo of your package when it’s delivered by FedEx only. When your order arrives, a photo is taken at the delivery location and, when available, can be viewed by clicking the “View Delivery” button in your delivery confirmation email. While most deliveries include a photo, some may not due to technical or logistical reasons.
Returns
Refunds may be issued either to your original payment method or issued to yourshoppetxGift Card balance via a shopetx eGift Card. Depending on your banking institution, refunds to original payment methods may take 3 to 5 business days to process. Refunds to your shoppetx Gift Card balance via a shoppetx eGift Card may take 15 to 20 minutes to process. Refunds to shopetx Gift Card balance are subject to the shoppetx Gift Cards Terms & Conditions.
If you and your pet aren't 100% satisfied, just refund or replace your items for free within 365 days of purchase. No fuss, no fees, no worries. We promise to always make it right for you and your pet. If you'd like to request a refund or replacement, chat with us, with your order number, or call us at 1-800-672-4399. At our discretion, a refund or replacement maybe issued without requiring a return. We do not accept refunds or replacements on prescription medications. However, if the medication you received is incorrect or damaged, we will gladly exchange it for you orprovide a refund on a case-by-case basis. Chewy.com does not take title to refunded or replaced items unless a return is requiredand then only once the item arrives at our fulfillment center.
Yes, items purchased with a promotional discount are eligible for return within the 365-day return window. Refunds will be processed based on the amount you paid after applying the discount
Opened pet food and litter are eligible for return. Chewy’s Customer Care team will help provide additional packaging guidelines if needed..
If your item arrives damaged, please contact Customer Care as soon as possible. We will either issue a refund or send a replacement at no additional cost. Please chat with us, with your order number, or call us at 1-800-672-4399 to speak with our Customer Care team.
Return labels remain active as long as the item is eligible for return. We recommend using them promptly to avoid any potential delays in processing your refund.
Yes, items received as part of an Autoship order are eligible for return. Contact Customer Care if you need any assistance adjusting your Autoship subscription (e.g., frequency, quantity, etc)..
If you return your entire order for a refund, any shipping fees paid at the time of purchase will also be refunded. However, if only some items from your order are returned, shipping charges will not be refunded. For further assistance, please contact our Customer Care team.
If your package is missing, please check your package delivery confirmation email and tracking details first. If your order shows a successful delivery scan but you haven't received the package, you can report missing packages to us up to 30 days from the delivery date listed in the tracking details. Reporting within this window allows us to quickly verify and resolve the issue. If your order doesn't have a delivery scan, please contact our Customer Care team for further assistance.
Autoship
Go to Manage Autoship and select the Autoship you would like to cancel. Select "Cancel" to cancel all future Autoship shipments of these items. If you need help, call customer care at 1-800-672-4399.
Go to Manage Autoship, choose your Autoship with the address you want to update, and click your current address to see all available addresses or add a new one..
For a single Autoship: Go to Manage Autoship and select your current payment method to see all available payment methods or add a new one. To add a Gift Card, select “Add a Gift Card” and choose a Gift Card saved to your account or add a new one. For multiple Autoships: Go to your Payment Methods, edit your existing payment method or add a new one, and check the "Update your active Autoships to use this payment method" checkbox.
Go to Manage Autoship and select the Autoship you would like to change. To delay your order, select that says “Skip Order.” If you want to place your order early, select the button that says “Order Now” and confirm your selection. To change how often your Autoship arrives, select the “Change” link in the Frequency section. Choose your preferred frequency from the dropdown menu. Updating your frequency will not affect the date of your next order. The frequency of your Autoship orders will change after your next order date. To change the date of your next order, select the “Change” link in the Next Order section and choose your preferred order date. You can change your order date up to 48 hours before your next scheduled order.
We’ll send you a reminder email 3 days before your next scheduled order. You can change your order before it starts processing. We’ll send you another email when your order ships..
UAfter your first Autoship discount, you’ll save an extra 5% on select brands for all future Autoship orders..
There's no membership fee, and you can cancel at any time
Yes, if you have a valid prescription or remaining refills on file, you can set up an Autoship for your pet's prescription medications. If we do not receive a prescription, or if your prescription is expiring soon, one of our team members will reach out to your vet to obtain approval. We will contact you if we need any information from you.
How can I add or remove items in my Autoship? To add items: go to the product page of the item you'd like to add and click the "Add to Autoship" or "Ship once with next Autoship" button. If you have multiple Autoship orders, you'll be asked to select which one you're adding to! To remove items: go to Manage Autoship and select your Autoship order. For the item you wish to remove, click on "Remove" and confirm you'd like to remove it from your Autoship order.
On the item page, select the Autoship button and then "Add to Cart." You will select your schedule at checkout. Also when you add items to your cart and proceed to checkout, select "Yes" to Autoship at checkout, and set your schedule.
Autoship lets you schedule regular deliveries of your pet supplies, so you never run out of pet food or other essentials like potty pads and treats ever again.
When your next Autoship delivery is coming up, we’ll send you an email reminder that includes the most up-to-date prices for the items in your order. Prices can fluctuate as we stay competitive with other online retailers
Prescription Items
Yes. Chewy Pharmacy can only fill prescriptions written specifically for your pet by a licensed veterinarian.
Both prescription medications and veterinary diet items require approval from your veterinarian. Chewy contacts your veterinarian via phone and fax to get approval. The approval can take up to 3 business days.
Prescriptions are typically processed by the pharmacy within 24-48 hours after we receive a valid prescription from your veterinarian.
If we get the required approval from your vet, most customers can expect to receive their orders within 3 to 5 business days.
We're available all day every day, 24/7, 365 days a year..
No, we do not accept returns on prescription medications. However, if the medication you received is incorrect or damaged we will gladly exchange it for you or provide a refund on a case-by-case basis. Please call us at 1-877-977-3879 or chat with us, anytime to get more information..
It is not necessary to have a written medication prescription or vet diet authorization on hand before you place your order with Chewy. However, if you do have a written medication prescription or vet diet authorization, please follow the steps below. For veterinary diets, there are two options for sending a written vet diet authorization: Go to Prescriptions in your Chewy.com account and upload your vet diet authorization, or email the vet diet authorization to vetdiet@chewy.com. For prescription items, send the original medication prescription from your veterinarian and your order number by mail to: Chewy Pharmacy 3621 Fern Valley Rd Louisville, KY 40219 If your order includes Gabapentin, send the original medication prescription from your veterinarian and your order number by mail to: Chewy Pharmacy 360 Research Drive Pittston, PA 18640 Due to regulations, we can't accept pictures or photocopies of your medication prescription.
Simply search for the item and add it to your cart. At Checkout, enter your pet and vet information, select your approval method, and place your order. If you select "Chewy Contacts Vet" while placing your order, we will contact your veterinarian on your behalf to get approval for your pet’s prescription.
We source our prescription items from manufacturers registered with the FDA and distributors licensed by states. Our priority is your pet's health, so we carry the same high-quality prescription items found in vet clinics. Call us at 1-877-977-3879 or chat with us any time, if you have any questions about our pharmacy items.
Chewy operates licensed pharmacies at the following locations: Arizona - 255 South 143rd Avenue Suite B, Goodyear, AZ 85338 - Arizona License: Y007787 Florida - 3376 NW 35th Avenue Rd., Ocala FL 34475 – Florida License: PH34831 Kentucky - 2815 Watterson Trail, Louisville, KY, 40219 - Kentucky License: P07685 Kentucky - 11403 Bluegrass Parkway Suite 650, Jeffersontown, KY 40299 - Kentucky License: P08055 Pennsylvania - 360 Research Drive, Pittston, PA 18640 - Pennsylvania License: PP483043 Texas - 7243 Grady Niblo Rd, Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75236 - Texas License: 34999.
Compounding is a way for licensed pharmacists to create a customized medication that meets your pet’s specific needs. Compounding pharmacists mix or change one or more FDA-approved medications to prepare a special medication for your pet. For example, if a medication is only available in pill form, the pharmacist might create it in liquid, cream, soft chew, capsule, powder or paste form.
Chewy Compounding Pharmacy is licensed in its resident state of Kentucky and each state into which we ship compounded medications. Chewy Compounding Pharmacy has achieved PCAB Accreditation, so you can be assured that you have selected a pharmacy that is committed to meeting national quality standards.
Please immediately contact your vet if your pet has a negative reaction to the medication.
CoIt is not required to have a written prescription on hand when you place your order, but before we ship your order, Chewy Pharmacy must have a patient-specific prescription written specifically for your pet by from a licensed veterinarian on file before it can dispense a medication. At checkout, simply select “Chewy Contacts Vet” and we will contact your veterinarian on your behalf to get your pet’s prescription.