Mars Petcare Share MARS PETCARE A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS™ Mars Petcare is a growing segment of approximately 50 brands, made up of about 75,000 Associates in more than 55 countries who serve the nutrition and health needs of dogs, cats, horses, fish and birds every day. Mars Petcare has been in operation for more than 75 years and now includes three of the top five pet food brands in the world - PEDIGREE®, WHISKAS® and ROYAL CANIN®. Mars Petcare is also home to the brands NUTRO®, GREENIES®, SHEBA®, CESAR®, IAMS® AND EUKANUBA®. Mars Petcare is the world's biggest veterinary health group with hospitals such as BANFIELD®, BLUE PEARL®, PET PARTNERS®, and VCA® - making Mars the largest veterinary operation in the North America. Connected Solutions, Mars Petcare's newest business division is the hotbed for future innovation with WISDOM PANEL® HEALTH patented genetic technology testing for dogs and the WHISTLE® dog tracker. View Mars Petcare jobs. OUR TOP PETCARE NEWS New survey weighs up potential reasons behind the pet obesity crisis Giving workers a voice in Thailand’s fishing industry VCA becomes part of Mars Petcare >> Nearly 400 Pets Found Homes Through “Better Cities for Pets” Initative >> Cats Know What They Want, Mars Petcare Research Shows >> New Survey Shows Pets are Social Media’s Top Dogs (and Cats) >> Our Petcare Brands Select a brand to learn more and visit their site. API AQUARIAN BANFIELD BLUEPEARL CESAR DREAMIES EUKANUBA IAMS NUTRO PEDIGREE PET PARTNERS ROYAL CANIN SHEBA TEMPTATIONS WALTHAM WHISKAS WHISTLE WISDOM PANEL WISDOM PANEL WISDOM PANEL Canine DNA Tests are the most comprehensive breed-identification DNA tests for dogs on the market. Our mission is to facilitate responsible pet care by enhancing the well-being and relationship between pets and caretakers through valuable insights into pets as individuals. API At API®, we are passionate about fishkeeping. For over 50 years, we have enthusiastically supported the aquatics industry, and today we continue our commitment to doing what we can to support the fishkeeping industry. API’s family of products includes treatments, testing, nutrition, and equipment and pond products. Visit the API® Brand Site (U.S.) Visit the API® Brand Site (U.K.) Related Links Choose a Related Link PETCARE LINKS Pet Nutrition & Health Sustainable Fish Sourcing Petcare Human Rights Plan Petcare Research Pet-friendly Offices A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS™ We believe that pets make the world better for us, so we make it our purpose to make A Better World for Pets™. We put their needs first and encourage pet owners to do the same. At the core of our purpose is making healthy, safe, nutritious and tasty foods that pets love. We deliver a wide range of products and services to meet the nutrition and healthcare needs of different pets, breeds, life stages and health conditions. But we believe that our responsibility extends far beyond the quality of our products. We also strive to promote the overall health and wellbeing of pets through responsible pet ownership and to increase the positive experience of having a pet. SHARING THE BENEFITS OF PET OWNERSHIP Throughout history, the relationship between people and pets has been one of the world’s most unique and enduring bonds. People have been sharing their lives with domesticated pets for more than 10,000 years — virtually since the beginning of civilization. This special relationship benefits both people and pets, and goes beyond mere companionship. People see their pets as important members of their families. They are friends, work partners, playmates and protectors, providing love, security and joy to their humans. Our pets make us smile, but scientific research show that owning pets have significant physical and psychosocial benefits. Whether it is increasing our level of physical activity, alleviating depression or improving a child’s sense of self-esteem, interacting with pets helps people enjoy happier and healthier lives and strengthens the communities in which we live. PROMOTING RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP At Mars Petcare we define responsible pet ownership as: the responsibility of an owner to take good care of the needs of their cat or dog throughout their life. This includes creating the right conditions for a healthy, happy, well-socialized and well-behaved pet. Responsible ownership enriches families’ lives and society as a whole, while minimizing any potential risks pets might pose to the public, other animals or the environment. Owing a pet is a rewarding experience that brings great joy, as well as health and wellbeing benefits to many households and society as a whole. In return, we believe pet owners must be prepared for the life-long commitments and responsibilities that caring for a pet brings. LEADING PET HEALTH & NUTRITION Mars Petcare has always taken pet nutrition seriously. We use advanced scientific research to create nutritious formulas for your pet and their needs. We provide health information, education and services to promote responsible feeding. We also never compromise to ensure the quality and safety in our products. Discover our health and nutrition expertise. >> SUPPORTING A SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS Whether in our own operations or deep within our supply chain, sustainability remains firmly front-of-mind with Mars Petcare and across Mars, Incorporated. Sustainable sourcing is one of our commitments to drive down the environmental impact of our priority raw materials for pet products, such as fish, and respect the human rights of everyone in our upstream supply chain. See how we’re sustainably sourcing fish. >> See our human rights plan. >> A Scientific Approach At Mars Petcare, our work is underpinned with a scientific approach that helps ensure our commitment to pets and their wellbeing is based on evidence as well as emotion. Our WALTHAM Centre for Pet Nutrition is a world-leading scientific authority on pet nutrition and wellbeing. We invest in a huge amount of research, from cutting-edge advances in pet nutrition, to understanding human animal interaction and the benefits this brings to pets, people and society. Explore more petcare research details. >> Community Outreach We invest a lot of time in caring about pets around the world. Mars Associates always want to give back to the animals who give us so much — that’s why we spend thousands of hours every year participating in adoption events, food donations and other animal welfare initiatives that make a real and lasting difference in the lives of millions of people and their pets. Learn more about our community efforts. >> Pets In Our Workplaces Pet-friendly offices are becoming a growing trend as employers are beginning to recognize the numerous benefits of pets in the workplace. Mars Petcare is proud to be leading by example and championing the multiple advantages of a pet-friendly work environment for owners, non-owners and pets alike. See our pet-friendly offices. >> INNOVATION FOR FURRY FRIENDS Learn About Our Petcare Research DOING OUR PART FOR PETS Learn About Petcare Community Outreach MARS ANIMAL RESEARCH POLICY See Our Corporate Policy