About Petmate
🐕 About Petmate
Petmate is a leading global company in the pet supply industry, known for offering a wide range of high-quality products, accessories, and supplies for pets.
Key Information
- Parent Company: Doskocil Manufacturing Company, Inc. (and was acquired by Platinum Equity in 2021).
- Founded: 1959, originally as Doskocil Manufacturing, Inc.
- Headquarters: Arlington, Texas, USA.
- Legacy: The company began with a focus on safe pet transportation and is credited with creating the industry’s first dog kennel (the “Sky Kennel”).
- Product Categories: Petmate manufactures and sells a diverse line of products for dogs, cats, birds, and small animals, including:
- Kennels and Carriers (for travel and home)
- Toys (interactive, chew, plush, etc.)
- Feeding and Watering solutions (bowls, automatic feeders, gravity waterers)
- Pet Food Storage Containers (like the Vittles Vault brand)
- Bedding, Mats, and Cushions
- Litter Maintenance (boxes, scoops, liners)
Notable Brands
Petmate owns or partners with several well-known pet brands, including:
- Chuckit! (Dog Toys)
- Vittles Vault (Pet Food Storage)
- JW Pet (Toys)
- Arm & Hammer (Licensed for litter products)
- La-Z-Boy (Licensed for pet beds)
In short, Petmate has been a major player in the pet product market for over 60 years, focusing on safety, innovation, and enriching the bond between people and their pets.