Pet food can be made by the company itself but many times brands will hire manufacturing facilities to make their foods. These companies are called “co-packers” or “private label manufacturers. Some of the larger companies are Diamond, Alphia (formerly American Nutrition and CJ Foods), and Simmons. I make a point of tracking the quality records … Read more
Lost Pets: A Guide To Prevention & Rescue Animal companions have been a meaningful part of human existence since prehistory and this fact still endures in contemporary times. Losing a beloved domestic animal can be a devastating expevrience for every pet owner. But if there is one thing more troubling than the death of their … Read more
Although skin and coat issues can have many causes, diet is a high priority. If your cat has poor skin or coat, be sure to have a veterinarian check them for health issues such as skin infections, fleas, ear mites, or hyperthyroidism. Once your cat has a clean bill of health, choosing the perfect cat … Read more
Who Makes Pure Balance? Pure Balance is Walmart’s generic brand of cat and dog food. The brand began in 2012 and is exclusively carried in Walmart stores. Reviewing Pure Balance and Walmart as Brands Company Know How Walmart owns the Pure Balance brand, but does not manufacture the food. Walmart will not publicly say who … Read more
Company Overview Of the legacy pet food companies I have reviewed, I have found that Royal Canin stands out in regards to their corporate culture, quality standards and research. Despite changing ownership numerous times, Royal Canin has maintained a level of independence in making their pet foods. They have their own manufacturing facilities, feeding trial … Read more
Who Makes 4health? 4health is a Tractor Supply exclusive brand. Dry food is manufactured by Diamond Pet Foods and canned food is manufactured by Simmons Pet Food. The food was launched by Tractor Supply in 2010. Reviewing 4health and Tractor Supply as a Brand Company Know How Tractor Supply is simply the owner of the … Read more
Who Makes Rachael Ray Nutrish? JM Smucker owns and manufactures the Rachael Ray Nutrish pet food line. JM Smucker acquired Rachael Ray Nutrish when they purchased Ainsworth Pet Nutrition in 2018. Ainsworth was a large contract manufacturer of pet foods. They started the Rachael Ray Nutrish line of pet food in 2008 as an in-house … Read more
Who Makes Nulo? Nulo was founded in 2009 by Michael Landa and Brett Montana after seeing the high rates of diabetes and other medical issues in dogs and cats while running their pet sitting business. The company is still privately owned, with Michael Landa remaining as CEO. Best Nulo Cat Foods Best Nulo Adult Dry … Read more
Who Makes Wellness? Wellness began as a dog biscuit company in 1926, but Wellness as we know them today really began in 1997 with the introduction of their dog food recipes. By 2000 the company produced cat food as well. Today the company is known as WellPet, which includes a handful of brands in addition … Read more
Who Makes Nutro? Mars Petcare currently makes Nutro pet foods. Nutro was founded in 1933 and remained a family-owned company until it was sold to a family-friend in 1975. By 1985 they had developed the Nutro Max line of foods and focused on making high quality food. In 2007 Nutro was sold to Mars, Incorporated. … Read more