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Pioneers in animal nutrition since 1894

For more than 125 years, we've been guided by the belief that pets and people are better together. Our founder, William H. Danforth, chose the name PURINA to reflect his emphasis on the purity of quality products - a commitment we still hold today.

And after more than a century, we are still innovating. We have 500 scientists - including nutritionists, veterinarians, behaviourists, and food scientists around the world. Every last one is devoted to creating top-quality food using the best ingredients and finding innovative approaches to improve the lives of your beloved dogs and cats.

The PURINA corporate brand will continue to add value, differentiation and equity to every product and activity with which it is associated. The PURINA name, together with the Checkerboard logo, proudly endorses the Nestlé PURINA portfolio around the world. It remains a distinctive symbol of quality that consumers can trust creating richer lives for pets and the people who love them.

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More than a century of commitment to pets

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Article about Purina in the newspaper
1894

PURINA is born

William H. Danforth entered the business of feeding farm animals by founding the Robinson-Danforth Commission Company. The name is changed to Ralston PURINA in 1902 and adopts its world-famous checkerboard trademark.
Purina factory
1926

PURINA Farms established

PURINA established the first pet nutrition and care center at PURINA Farms near Gray Summit, Missouri, to confirm the palatability and nutrition of its pet foods. It has since evolved into the Nestlé PURINA Pet Care Center.
Dogs eat Dog chow food
1926

Dog Chow is launched

PURINA introduces Dog Chow. The product is sold primarily through the company's nationwide network of farm and feed stores. Dog Chow provides a nutritious, convenient dry dog food for farmers, hunters, breeders and sporting enthusiasts to feed their pets. Additional pet foods were added to the portfolio as pets became more popular with PURINA Cat Chow in 1962.

Purina Dog Chow advertising booklet
1957

The first kibble

PURINA Dog Chow becomes the first pet food made using a technology called extrusion to form distinctive shapes - now known as kibble.
Kitty litter products
1995

Litter introduced

Ralston PURINA added litter to its portfolio when it acquired Golden Cat Corporation, the company that invented cat litter in 1947. The popular Tidy Cats brand is now an important part of PURINA's business.

Felix logo
1998

Spillers joins Nestlé

Nestlé acquired Spillers Pet Foods, strengthening its pet food portfolio with brands like Spillers, Arthur's, Felix and Winalot.
Nestle Times article
2001

PURINA joins the Nestlé family

Nestlé acquired Ralston PURINA, making PURINA products more readily-available to pet owners all over the world.
Merrick logo
2015

PURINA acquires Merrick Pet Care

PURINA acquires Merrick Pet Care, bolstering our portfolio of natural pet food and treats in the US.

Lily's Kitchen logo
2020

PURINA acquires Lily's Kitchen

In April 2020, Nestlé PURINA Petcare acquired Lily's Kitchen, a UK-based natural pet food brand.
Man and dog
Today

Leading the way

Every day we use our deep knowledge of pets to go above and beyond for the pets we love. But that's just the beginning. We're stepping it up for the planet and our communities like never before. We're bringing and keeping pets and people together in more ways than ever. PURINA cares about the things that matter to you - because we know pets truly make our lives better.

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