How to Categorize Products for Chewy

Understanding Chewy Product Categorization

Chewy is America's leading online pet retailer, offering a vast selection of pet food, treats, supplies, and pharmacy products for dogs, cats, fish, birds, reptiles, horses, and small pets. For sellers, understanding Chewy's pet-focused taxonomy is essential for reaching millions of dedicated pet parents.

Chewy's taxonomy is built around pet type first, then product category, with detailed attributes for food types, life stages, health needs, and brand preferences. The platform serves passionate pet owners who prioritize quality, convenience (Autoship subscriptions), and expert guidance for their pets' wellbeing.

Understanding pet parent shopping behavior is key to successful categorization. Chewy customers often search by pet type, specific health needs, or trusted brands. Our AI understands these patterns and categorizes products based on how pet parents actually shop.

Chewy Taxonomy Structure

Chewy organizes products by pet type first, then by product category, with detailed filtering by brand, life stage, and special needs.

Popular Chewy Categories

API Integration Guide

import requests

def categorize_for_chewy(product_description, api_key):
    base_url = "https://www.productcategorization.com/api/ecommerce/ecommerce_category6_get.php"
    params = {
        "query": product_description,
        "api_key": api_key,
        "data_type": "google"
    }
    response = requests.get(base_url, params=params)
    return response.json()

# Example usage
result = categorize_for_chewy(
    "Blue Buffalo Life Protection Adult Dog Food Chicken and Brown Rice 30lb",
    "your_api_key_here"
)
print(f"Category: {result['category']}")