Buy from Chewy via API

Automate pet supply orders from Chewy. Buy food, toys, and pet essentials programmatically through Zinc's API.

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How the Chewy integration works

Chewy is the leading online retailer for pet food, treats, supplies, and pharmacy products, serving millions of pet parents across the US. Zinc's Chewy integration provides programmatic access to their extensive catalog of products for dogs, cats, fish, birds, reptiles, and small animals.

Perfect for pet subscription services, veterinary platforms, pet care marketplaces, and any application focused on the rapidly growing pet products industry.

Retailer: chewy.com](https://chewy.com/) | US Rank: #16 | Free Shipping: $49+

What you can build with the Chewy API

Build with the Chewy integration API for search, ordering, tracking, and returns.

Chewy Order Placement API

Place orders with a product URL and shipping address. No checkout flows required — Zinc handles the retailer-side workflow and processes orders asynchronously.

Endpoint: POST/orders

{
  "products": [
    {
      "url": "https://chewy.com/...",
      "quantity": 1
    }
  ],
  "shipping_address": {
    "first_name": "Jane",
    "last_name": "Doe",
    "address_line1": "123 Main St",
    "city": "San Francisco",
    "state": "CA",
    "postal_code": "94105",
    "country": "US",
    "phone_number": "5551234567"
  },
  "max_price": 39900
}

Chewy Order Status API

Retrieve order details including item statuses, shipping address, and processing results. Poll to track progress from pending through to delivery.

Endpoint: GET/orders/{order_id}

{
  "id": "550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000",
  "status": "order_placed",
  "max_price": 39900,
  "items": [
    {
      "url": "https://chewy.com/...",
      "quantity": 1,
      "status": "shipped"
    }
  ],
  "tracking_numbers": [
    {
      "carrier": "ups",
      "tracking_number": "1Z999AA10123456784",
      "created_at": "2026-01-15T14:30:00Z"
    }
  ],
  "created_at": "2026-01-15T10:00:00Z"
}

Chewy Shipment Tracking

Tracking numbers are automatically extracted from retailer shipping notifications and returned in the order response. Supports UPS, FedEx, USPS, Amazon Logistics, and DHL.

Endpoint: GET/orders/{order_id}

{
  "id": "550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000",
  "status": "order_placed",
  "tracking_numbers": [
    {
      "carrier": "ups",
      "tracking_number": "1Z999AA10123456784",
      "created_at": "2026-01-15T14:30:00Z"
    },
    {
      "carrier": "amazon",
      "tracking_number": "TBA123456789000",
      "created_at": "2026-01-16T09:15:00Z"
    }
  ]
}

Chewy Managed Accounts

Use Zinc-managed checkout accounts or bring your own retailer credentials. Managed accounts handle login, 2FA, and payment automatically — no account setup required.

Endpoint: GET/managed-accounts

{
  "credentials": [
    {
      "short_id": "zn_acct_a1b2c3d4",
      "email": "orders@example.com",
      "retailer": "chewy",
      "has_totp": true,
      "has_forwarding": true
    }
  ],
  "total": 1
}

Chewy Integration FAQ

What can I do with the Chewy API integration?

You can search products, place orders, track shipments, and handle returns through a single Zinc API integration for Chewy.

Do I need to build a checkout flow for Chewy?

No. Zinc handles the retailer-side ordering workflow so your app can place orders directly via API calls.

What is the free shipping minimum for Chewy?

Chewy offers free standard shipping on orders of $49 or more before tax. Free for Chewy+ members with no minimum. Orders below the minimum will incur a shipping fee. Note that shipping policies can change, so check Chewy's website for the most current thresholds.

Can I get shipment tracking updates for Chewy orders?

Yes. You can fetch tracking status through the API and subscribe to webhook events for shipping and delivery updates.

How do I start using the Chewy integration API?

Create an account, get your API key, and follow the Zinc API docs to send your first search or order request.