Hartz Pet Products

In 2000, The Hartz Mountain Corporation was sold to the J.W. Childs Associates, LP, a leading private equity investment firm, which gave a renewed focus to research and development. The result was a collection of new, innovative products such as Dentist’s Best™ dog chews.

In 2004, The Hartz Mountain Corporation was acquired by Sumitomo Corporation of Americas (SCOA) together with its parent, Sumitomo Corporation (SC). Sumitomo Corporation is one of the world’s leading integrated global trading firms with trade, distribution and diversified industrial and consumer goods.

In 2011, Sumitomo took on a partner and Hartz became a joint venture of Sumitomo and Unicharm Corporation, a leading consumer goods company based in Japan. Unicharm entered into the pet-care business in 1986 and is currently the leading pet care manufacturer in Japan.

Today Hartz is 1,500 products strong—catering to dogs, cats, parakeets, canaries, parrots, cockatiels, finches, goldfish, tropical fish, reptiles, ferrets, chinchillas, guinea pigs, hamsters and rabbits.

Looking ahead
We are full of unlimited ideas for new products for all our pets: from advanced flea and tick protection and emerging wellness science to ergonometric leashes and imaginative toys. We encourage you to contact us with your suggestions so we can continue to offer exciting new ways for your pet to stay happy, healthy, and thriving.