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Who owns Kaytee?

Kaytee is owned by Central Garden & Pet (the United States, NASDAQ: CENT).[1]

Key facts

Current owner
Central Garden & Pet Company verified
Owned since
Not recorded
Previous owner
None recorded
Owner HQ
🇺🇸 United States, Walnut Creek, California
Origin
🇺🇸 United States, Chilton, Wisconsin
Founded
1866
Category
Pet carePet food › Pet treats & supplements
Parent ticker
NASDAQ: CENT
Last verified
· 1 sources

About Kaytee

Kaytee makes food and bedding for small pets and wild birds, founded in Wisconsin in 1866 as a grain business. It is one of the largest brands in a category that the major pet food companies have largely left alone.

Ownership timeline of Kaytee

Owners of Kaytee from 1866 to 2026 Central Garden & Pet 1866–present Central Garden & Pet 18801900192019401960198020002020
  1. 1866 – present Central Garden & Pet [1] verified

Where Kaytee sits in Central Garden & Pet

Controlling ownership as of . Brands grouped under the entity that owns them; large groups are collapsed.

Where Kaytee sits in Central Garden & Pet Tree of 5 brands under Central Garden & Pet. Central Garden & Pet Kaytee Aqueon Nylabone Pennington Zilla

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the parent company of Kaytee?

The parent company of Kaytee is Central Garden & Pet, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.

Is Kaytee American?

Yes. Kaytee originated in the United States in 1866 and its owner, Central Garden & Pet, is also headquartered in the United States.

Is Kaytee still owned by Central Garden & Pet?

Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Kaytee is still owned by Central Garden & Pet. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.

Sources (1) & corrections

Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.

  1. [1] Central Garden & Pet Company Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2025-11-26 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 26 November 2025; retrieved 6 September 2026.

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