purina

Purina is a brand of pet foods and related products produced by Nestlé Purina PetCare Company, a division of the Swiss multinational Nestlé. The Purina brand encompasses dry and wet foods for dogs and cats, as well as treats, litter, and other pet-care items, marketed globally through a range of product lines and retail channels.

The brand traces its origins to the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States, with Purina Mills and the Ralston Purina Company based in St. Louis, Missouri. The Purina name became associated with a broad line of animal feeds and later pet foods as the company expanded its offerings. In 2001, Nestlé acquired Ralston Purina and integrated Purina into its global pet-care operations.

Purina offers multiple dog and cat food brands, including Purina One, Purina Pro Plan, Purina Dog Chow, and Alpo for dogs; and Purina One, Purina Pro Plan, Purina Cat Chow, Friskies, and Fancy Feast for cats. The company also markets treats such as Beggin’ Strips and Temptations, as well as litter products under Tidy Cats.

The company emphasizes science-based nutrition and veterinary collaboration, supporting pet-health research and partnerships with animal welfare organizations. As a major global pet-food producer, Purina has faced product recalls and ingredient-safety reviews in various years, reflecting the broader challenges of food safety in the industry.