How to Save on Chewy Autoship (2026): First-Autoship Discount, Cashback, and When to Set It Up

How we picked. We compared Chewy Autoship against Amazon Subscribe & Save, PetSmart Treats, and Petco Vital Care Premier on 2 July 2026. Chewy Autoship 5-35% first-delivery discount range verified on chewy.com same day. ShopBack Chewy cashback (10% first order boost capped at $10, 3% base thereafter) verified on shopback.com/chewy same day.

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The verdict

Chewy Autoship is the single biggest ongoing saving lever for US pet owners buying brand-name food and supplies. First-Autoship discount: 5 to 35 percent off (product-dependent). Ongoing Autoship: 5 percent off. Layer with ShopBack's 10% first-order boost (capped at $10) on your first Chewy purchase and 3% base cashback thereafter. On brand-name pet food (Purina Pro Plan, Blue Buffalo, Royal Canin, Hill's Science Diet), this beats Amazon Subscribe & Save's 5-15% subscription discount by a wide margin. Set up Autoship on your first Chewy order to compound the first-order 10% cashback boost with the first-Autoship 5-35% discount.

💡 Set up Chewy Autoship via ShopBack: 5-35% off first delivery plus 10% cashback (up to $10) plus 3% ongoing.

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Key reasoning

Chewy Autoship is engineered for repeat pet purchases. Pet owners buy the same brand of food and supplies on a predictable schedule. Autoship rewards that: 5-35% off first delivery (varies by SKU and current promo), 5% off every subsequent delivery.

Reschedule and cancel flexibility is real. Unlike some subscription products, Chewy Autoship has no commitment or cancellation fee. Skip a delivery, pause, or cancel entirely through your Chewy account. This flexibility means you can Autoship a product to unlock the first-delivery discount without lock-in.

Autoship compounds with ShopBack cashback. First order via ShopBack: 10% cashback boost (capped at $10). First order as Autoship: 5-35% direct discount. Combined on a first order of Purina Pro Plan dry dog food: up to 45% total saving on that first delivery.

Ongoing Autoship: 5% direct plus 3% cashback = 8% combined. Sustained over 12 months of regular pet food orders, this is meaningful.

Amazon Subscribe & Save doesn't compete on brand-name food. Amazon's 5-15% subscription discount is less generous than Chewy Autoship on Purina Pro Plan, Royal Canin, Hill's Science Diet, and Blue Buffalo. Amazon can win on niche or specialty brands Chewy doesn't stock.

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Supporting facts / breakdown

Order type	Autoship discount	ShopBack cashback	Combined
First order, first Autoship, ShopBack activated	5-35% off	10% boost (up to $10)	Up to 45% on first delivery
Subsequent Autoship orders	5% ongoing	3% base	8% combined ongoing
One-off order, no Autoship	0% Autoship	3% base (or 10% if first order)	3-10%
Amazon Subscribe & Save (pet food)	5-15%	Amazon platform cashback	5-15%+
PetSmart Treats loyalty	Points-based, variable	Not applicable via ShopBack	Variable
Petco Vital Care Premier	Membership required	Not applicable via ShopBack	Membership fee applies

Autoship-eligible categories on Chewy: pet food (dry and wet), treats, litter, supplements, OTC meds, grooming supplies, select toys. Prescription pet food may follow separate Autoship rules and is excluded from ShopBack cashback.

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How to apply this

Scenario	Recommendation	Reason
First-time Chewy customer, planning ongoing pet food orders	Set up Autoship on first order via ShopBack	Layer 5-35% Autoship plus 10% cashback boost
Existing Chewy customer, considering Autoship	Set up Autoship for 5% ongoing plus 3% cashback	8% combined ongoing saving
Currently on Amazon Subscribe & Save for pet food	Switch to Chewy Autoship for brand-name food	5-35% first plus 5% ongoing beats Amazon 5-15%
Autoship on multiple pet food SKUs	Set independent schedules per SKU	Compound saving across categories
Try a new brand of pet food	Order one-off first, then set up Autoship if pet likes it	Preserve 5-35% first-Autoship discount for successful SKUs
Pausing Autoship for travel or vacation	Log into Chewy, pause the next delivery	No commitment; skip without penalty
Cancel entirely	Cancel through Chewy account	No fee

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What this actually means

For a new pet owner setting up their first Chewy purchase as a $100 Autoship of Purina Pro Plan dry dog food: first Autoship 20% off = $80 base, plus ShopBack first-order 10% cashback = $8 back (approaching $10 cap). Total first-delivery cost: $72 for $100 of product. That's a 28% effective discount, one-time.

Continuing that Autoship for 12 months at $100 per delivery (say monthly = 12 orders total including the first): first delivery $72, next 11 deliveries at $95 (5% Autoship) minus 3% ShopBack cashback each ($92.15 net). Total 12-month cost: $72 + ($92.15 × 11) = $1,085.65 vs $1,200 RRP without Autoship or cashback. Saving: ~$114 over 12 months on a single pet food SKU.

Amazon Subscribe & Save at 10% typical (mid-range) would give $1,080 over 12 months — close, but Amazon's 10% subscription is not guaranteed, doesn't include Chewy's 24/7 pet care support, and Amazon-side delivery on pet food is variable.

In practice: make your first Chewy order an Autoship. Click through ShopBack, open Chewy, select your product, choose Autoship at checkout, set the frequency (typical: monthly for a medium dog on 30lb bag; bi-monthly for a cat), apply no non-approved codes, complete. Cashback tracks in 2 days.

💡 First Chewy Autoship via ShopBack: up to 35% Autoship discount plus 10% cashback boost.

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When this does NOT apply

• Prescription pet food or pharmacy Autoship: May follow separate rules; excluded from ShopBack cashback.
• You already used your one ShopBack Chewy first-order boost: Standard 3% base plus Autoship 5% ongoing applies.
• You're trying a new pet food that your pet may reject: Order one-off first, Autoship later.
• Amazon has a specific niche brand Chewy doesn't stock: Amazon Subscribe & Save wins for that item.
• You buy pet food only occasionally (guest pets, one-time): Autoship's ongoing 5% doesn't apply; use one-off orders.

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Frequently asked questions

How does Chewy Autoship save money?

Chewy Autoship gives you 5 to 35 percent off your first Autoship delivery (product-dependent) and 5 percent off every subsequent Autoship of the same item. You can reschedule, pause, or cancel Autoship anytime with no commitment. On brand-name pet food (Purina Pro Plan, Blue Buffalo, Royal Canin, Hill's Science Diet), Autoship typically beats Amazon Subscribe & Save's 5-15% subscription discount, plus Chewy's delivery for pet-specific items is usually faster.

Chewy Autoship promo: how much do I save?

First Autoship: 5 to 35 percent off, depending on product, brand, and current promo cycle (verified 2 July 2026 on chewy.com). Subsequent Autoships: 5 percent ongoing. Layered with ShopBack cashback (10% first order capped at $10, 3% base thereafter), a first Autoship order can combine 5-35% direct plus 10% cashback = up to 45% combined saving. Ongoing 12-month Autoship saves 8% combined (5% Autoship plus 3% cashback).

Chewy Autoship vs Amazon Subscribe & Save: which is cheaper?

Chewy Autoship typically beats Amazon Subscribe & Save on brand-name pet food. Chewy Autoship: 5-35% first delivery, 5% ongoing, plus 24/7 pet care support and 100% satisfaction guarantee. Amazon Subscribe & Save: 5-15% off subscription items, less brand-specific. On Purina Pro Plan, Blue Buffalo, Royal Canin, and Hill's Science Diet, Chewy Autoship wins. Amazon can win on niche or hard-to-find brands.

Can I cancel Chewy Autoship anytime?

Yes. Chewy Autoship has no commitment or cancellation fee. Reschedule, pause, or cancel any active Autoship anytime through your Chewy account. Cancel before the next processing date and the next delivery is skipped. This flexibility is a real Autoship advantage over more rigid subscription models.

Chewy Autoship first order plus ShopBack cashback: how to maximize?

Combine both by making your first Chewy order an Autoship. ShopBack applies 10% first-order cashback (capped at $10, 1 order per user, verified 2 July 2026). Chewy Autoship applies its 5-35% first-Autoship discount to that same first order. On a $100 first Autoship order of Purina Pro Plan, you can save 15-25% direct (Autoship) plus $10 cashback (ShopBack boost) = up to $35 total saving on the first delivery.

What can I Autoship on Chewy?

Chewy Autoship covers pet food (dry and wet), treats, litter, supplements, over-the-counter meds, grooming supplies, and select toys. Prescription pet food and pharmacy items may have separate Autoship rules and are excluded from ShopBack cashback. Set up Autoship at product level: each pet food SKU can be on its own schedule (2-week, monthly, bimonthly, etc.).

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Key takeaways

• First Chewy Autoship: 5-35% direct discount plus 10% ShopBack cashback boost (up to $10) = up to 45% combined.
• Ongoing Autoship: 5% direct plus 3% ShopBack cashback = 8% combined saving on every subsequent delivery.
• Reschedule, pause, or cancel Autoship anytime through Chewy account. No commitment.
• Chewy Autoship beats Amazon Subscribe & Save on brand-name pet food (Purina Pro Plan, Blue Buffalo, Royal Canin, Hill's Science Diet).
• Prescription pet food and pharmacy Autoship excluded from ShopBack cashback.
• Set up Chewy Autoship via ShopBack for maximum ongoing pet-food savings.

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Disclaimer

The views and recommendations expressed in this article are those of the author. Prices, rates, promotions, and availability are subject to change. Verify details directly with the relevant providers before making any decisions. This article is intended for general informational purposes only.