Pet Digest

When choosing a dog food, many pet parents look at ingredients, price, and packaging—but not many think to ask who actually owns the brand. One of the biggest names behind popular dog foods is Nestlé, a company better known for candy bars, coffee, and bottled water. But Nestlé isn’t just in your kitchen—it’s also in your dog’s bowl. --- 🏢 Meet Nestlé Purina PetCare Nestlé’s pet food division, Nestlé Purina PetCare, is one of the largest pet food manufacturers in the world. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, it dominates both the grocery aisle and pet specialty stores. From economy kibble to high-end performance diets, they have something for every budget—but not always every philosophy when it comes to pet nutrition. --- 🐾 Dog Food Brands Owned by Nestlé Here’s a breakdown of the most common dog food brands under the Nestlé Purina umbrella: 1. Purina Pro Plan Marketed as vet-recommended and performance-driven, Pro Plan is often seen as Purina’s premium line. It’s used by many bree...

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...