Pet Digest

Who Owns Your Dog’s Food: Spotlight on General Mills When you think of General Mills, you might picture breakfast cereals like Cheerios and Lucky Charms. But did you know this corporate giant also owns one of the most recognizable names in pet food? 🍲 The Big Brand: Blue Buffalo Acquired by General Mills in 2018 for $8 billion, Blue Buffalo markets itself as a natural, holistic brand. Its slogan — “Love them like family. Feed them like family.” — sounds great on the bag. But how “natural” is this food, really? Despite the wholesome marketing, Blue Buffalo has had multiple recalls and has been involved in class action lawsuits over mislabeled ingredients. Like many large brands, its production is split across third-party manufacturers, and transparency is not its strong suit. Brands Owned by General Mills in Pet Food: Blue Buffalo Blue Wilderness Blue Basics Blue Natural Veterinary Diet ⚖️ Lawsuits and FDA Scrutiny Blue Buffalo faced class action lawsuits ...

When shopping for your pup’s food, it might seem like you're choosing from a wide variety of brands. But in reality, many of the most popular dog food brands are owned by just a handful of major corporations—and one of the biggest players is Mars Inc. Yes, that Mars—the same company behind M&M’s and Snickers—is also a global powerhouse in the pet food industry. 🏢 Who Is Mars Petcare? Mars Petcare is a division of Mars Inc. and one of the largest pet food companies in the world. Beyond candy and snacks, they’ve built a massive portfolio of pet brands, veterinary clinics, and even DNA testing services for pets. Their mission? “A Better World for Pets.” But pet parents should be informed about what that really means when it comes to the food in your dog’s bowl. 🐾 Dog Food Brands Owned by Mars Here are some of the most well-known dog food brands under the Mars Petcare umbrella: 1. Royal Canin Known for its breed-specific and prescription diets, Royal Canin is marketed heavily thr...