North America Pet Market
North America is one of the world's key pet markets, featuring 3359 pet businesses indexed in the GlobalPetIndex. The region spans multiple countries covering manufacturing, retail, wholesale and brand operations across the pet industry Value chain.
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Target
RetailerTarget — Retail / Supermarket / Discount company based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, operating in USA.
♡Publix
RetailerPublix — Retail / Supermarket company based in Lakeland, Florida, USA, operating in USA.
♡Companies in North America
Pet Mountain
RetailerPet Mountain is a U.S. online pet supply retailer founded in 2004 and headquartered in Beverly, Massachusetts. The company sells more than 20,000 pet products including food, medications, crates, and training aids, competing on price and breadth of assortment across...
♡BaxterBoo
RetailerBaxterBoo is a U.S. online pet supply retailer founded in 2011, offering dog and cat food, treats, toys, beds, apparel, and health products. The company emphasizes curated premium brands, free shipping promotions, and rewards programs, shipping to customers across the...
♡Bentley's Corner Barkery
RetailerBentley's Corner Barkery is a Colorado-based pet bakery and boutique retailer operating 4 stores in the Denver metro area. Founded in 2007, the company bakes its own all-natural dog treats in small batches and sells premium foods, toys, and gifts,...
♡Pet Pros
RetailerPet Pros is a Texas-based pet supply retailer operating 6 stores across the Austin metro area. Founded in 2003, the company stocks premium natural pet foods, treats, toys, and supplies, and is recognized for knowledgeable staff and support of local...
♡VetSource
RetailerVetSource is a leading U.S. veterinary home-delivery pharmacy and technology platform, founded in 2006 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon. A Patterson Companies subsidiary, VetSource partners with more than 7,000 veterinary hospitals to ship prescription medications, Rx diets, and preventatives directly...
♡Allivet
RetailerAllivet is a U.S. online pet pharmacy and supply retailer founded in 1999 and headquartered in Deerfield Beach, Florida. The company dispenses prescription medications, compounded drugs, flea and tick preventatives, and dietary supplements for dogs, cats, and horses, working with...
♡LiveAquaria
RetailerLiveAquaria is the leading U.S. online retailer of live aquarium fish, corals, invertebrates, and aquatic plants, founded in 1999 and headquartered in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. Now part of Drs. Foster & Smith (a PetSmart company), LiveAquaria operates a state-of-the-art aquaculture facility...
♡The Farmer's Dog
BrandThe Farmer's Dog is a leading U.S. direct-to-consumer fresh dog food brand founded in 2014 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York. The company delivers human-grade, vet-formulated fresh dog food through a personalized subscription model and is one of the fastest-growing...
♡Temptations
BrandTemptations is the #1 selling cat treat brand in the United States, owned by Mars Petcare and launched in 1993. The brand produces crunchy-outside, soft-inside treats in dozens of flavor varieties and is widely distributed through mass-market and grocery channels.
♡Beneful
BrandBeneful is a U.S. dog food brand launched by Nestlé Purina PetCare in 2001. The brand offers Beneful Originals, Healthy Weight, IncrediBites, and Wet Dog Food lines sold through mass-market and grocery channels across North America.
♡Wellness Pet
BrandWellness Pet is a U.S. natural and holistic pet food brand owned by Wellness Pet LLC (backed by Clearlake Capital Group). Founded in 1926, the company is headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, and manufactures Wellness Core, Wellness Complete Health, and Holistic...
♡Hill's Pet Nutrition
BrandHill's Pet Nutrition is a leading U.S. veterinary therapeutic pet food manufacturer owned by Colgate-Palmolive. Founded in 1939 in Topeka, Kansas, the company produces Science Diet, Prescription Diet, and Healthy Advantage brands distributed through veterinary clinics and pet specialty retailers...
♡Pedigree
BrandPedigree is one of the world's largest dog food brands, owned by Mars, Incorporated and produced at Mars Petcare facilities in the United States. Founded in 1957, Pedigree offers dry food, wet food, treats, and dental care products sold in...
♡Purina
BrandPurina is the world's largest pet care company and the leading pet food brand in the United States, owned by Nestlé S.A. (Switzerland) and headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Founded in 1894, Purina manufactures brands including Pro Plan, Fancy Feast,...
♡Drs. Foster & Smith
RetailerDrs. Foster & Smith is a U.S. online pet supply retailer founded in 1983 in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. The company was acquired by PetSmart in 2015 and continues to operate as a leading online retailer of pet medications, Rx food, supplies,...
♡Pet Valu US
Pet Chain StorePet Valu U.S. is the American arm of Canadian specialty pet retailer Pet Valu (TSX: PET), operating more than 25 stores across the Northeastern United States. Founded in 1976 in Markham, Ontario, the U.S. headquarters is in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania....
♡Only Natural Pet
RetailerOnly Natural Pet is a U.S. online and wholesale retailer of natural and holistic pet products, founded in 2004 in Berthoud, Colorado. The company curates a selection of premium natural pet foods, raw diets, supplements, herbal remedies, and eco-friendly supplies....
♡PetCareRx
RetailerPetCareRx is one of the oldest U.S. online pet pharmacies and supply retailers, founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmingdale, New York. The company offers prescription and OTC pet medications, Rx pet food, and everyday supplies from more than 800...
♡Three Dog Bakery
RetailerThree Dog Bakery is a U.S. specialty pet bakery and retail franchise founded in 1989 in Kansas City. Operating approximately 35 franchise stores across 18 states, the company is best known for its freshly baked dog treats, birthday cakes, and...
♡Wag N Wash
RetailerWag N Wash is a U.S. natural pet food and grooming franchise operating more than 38 stores across 12 states. Founded in 2008 in Colorado, the brand combines a curated pet retail experience with full-service grooming, do-it-yourself dog wash, and...
♡Tractor Supply Company
RetailerTractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO) is the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, operating more than 2,245 Tractor Supply stores in 50 states plus 199 Petsense stores. Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee, Tractor Supply serves...
♡⚖️ North America Pet Regulations & Compliance
Knowledge Center →🍖 Pet Food Regulation
Three regimes: the US (FDA/CVM under FFDCA + AAFCO state models + FSMA), Canada (CFIA under the Feeds Act & SFCR) and Mexico (SENASICA/COFEPRIS under NOM-012-SAG/ZOO-2020). All require ingredient-declaration labels, nutritional-adequacy statements and traceability; the US has no pre-market approval, while Canada/Mexico require establishment registration.
🧸 Pet Product Standards
US retailers typically require CPSIA/ASTM F963 toy limits; Canada uses the CCPSA and Toys Regulations; Mexico applies NOM-110-SCFI-2000. Electrical pet devices need relevant safety certification in each country.
📥 Import Requirements
US: FDA prior notice + foreign-establishment registration, HTS 2309.10 duty-free. Canada: AIRS + zoosanitary certificate, CUSMA duty-free from the US. Mexico: SENASICA permit + zoosanitary certificate, USMCA/T-MEC 0% from the US, 16% IVA. China-origin may face US Section 301 tariffs.
📤 Export Requirements
USMCA/CUSMA/T-MEC enables duty-free regional trade for qualifying goods. The US exports ~US$2.5B (2024, mainly to Canada/Mexico); Canada ~CAD$963M; Mexico is a net importer. Extra-regional exports need destination health certificates (EU 767/2009, China GACC, etc.).
🚢 North America Pet Trade & Export Intelligence
📥 Key Import Segments
- Pet food & treatsUS imports US$2.1B (Thailand, Canada, China, Mexico); Canada ~CAD1.2–1.4B (mostly US); Mexico US$272.5M (86.7% US).
- Toys & accessoriesRegional + global supply.
- Health & supplementsImported premium.
📤 Key Export Segments
- Manufactured pet productsUS US$2.5B; Canada CAD$963M; Mexico negligible.
- Private-label pet foodStrong US/Canada OEM.
- IngredientsUS/Canada significant outbound.
🌍 Trading Network
- United StatesRegional hub (CUSMA/USMCA)
- Canada / MexicoDuty-free partners
- Thailand / ChinaExtra-regional suppliers
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pet companies are listed in North America on GlobalPetIndex?
GlobalPetIndex indexes thousands of pet businesses across North America — spanning manufacturers, brands, distributors, wholesalers and pet retail chains. Use the country and company-type filters above to narrow the list to the exact segment you need.
What pet business types operate in North America?
The North America pet market covers the full value chain: pet food and treat manufacturers, brand owners, distributors and wholesalers, mass-market retailers, and specialty pet chain stores. Browse them by type using the icon hub on this page.
Can I filter North America companies by country and type?
Yes. The right-hand filter lets you drill into a specific country within North America and a specific company type (Manufacturer, Brand, Retailer, Distributor, and more) at the same time, so you only see the relevant suppliers and buyers.
How do I list my North America pet company on GlobalPetIndex?
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