# Compana Pet Brands

> Compana Pet Brands is a privately held, Carlyle-backed manufacturer and marketer of pet care, nutrition, wellness and cleanup products. The Chesterfield, Missouri company operates more than 20 brands across dogs and cats, small animals, companion birds, backyard poultry and horses, selling through retail, ecommerce and direct-to-consumer channels. Its distinction is the breadth of species and use cases under one portfolio, assembled through organic growth and a sustained acquisition strategy.

- **Founded:** 1985
- **Headquarters:** Chesterfield, Missouri, United States
- **Team size:** Approximately 510 employees in supplied company data; LinkedIn lists 501-1,000 employees.
- **Products:** Dog and cat care portfolio, Small-animal nutrition and care, Backyard poultry products, Equine care and nutrition, Companion-bird nutrition
- **Notable:** Built a portfolio of more than 20 pet-care and nutrition brands across five animal categories., Completed 15 acquisitions over the decade leading into 2023, with acquisitions accounting for nearly half of growth according to former CEO John Howe., Grew reported revenue more than eightfold over 15 years and above $600 million by early 2023, according to company statements.

## Products & services

- **Dog and cat care portfolio** — Treats, food toppers, supplements, flea and tick products, grooming, hygiene, toys, dental care and waste cleanup under brands including Fruitables, Dinovite, Vet's Best, Natural Care, Bullymake, Doggie Dailies, Nutri-Vet, Simple Solution and OUT! Petcare.
- **Small-animal nutrition and care** — Food, hay, supplements, enrichment and care products for rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, chinchillas and other small pets, led by Oxbow, Manna Pro and Small World.
- **Backyard poultry products** — Complete feeds, insect treats, supplements and hard goods for backyard flocks through Manna Pro and Flock Party.
- **Equine care and nutrition** — Feed, supplements, treats, wound care and grooming products through Manna Pro, Calf Manna and Corona.
- **Companion-bird nutrition** — Pelleted diets and treats for companion birds, select small mammals and zoological animals through ZuPreem.
- **Bullymake subscription** — A direct-to-consumer monthly box of durable toys and treats designed for heavy-chewing dogs.
- **Dinovite Dental Chews** — Firm-texture dog dental chews using a clinically studied postbiotic to support the oral microbiome and help address bad breath.

## Achievements

- Built a portfolio of more than 20 pet-care and nutrition brands across five animal categories.
- Completed 15 acquisitions over the decade leading into 2023, with acquisitions accounting for nearly half of growth according to former CEO John Howe.
- Grew reported revenue more than eightfold over 15 years and above $600 million by early 2023, according to company statements.
- Became the largest food manufacturer in the small-animal category after acquiring Oxbow Animal Health, according to the company's 2022 rebrand announcement.
- Expanded into premium companion-bird nutrition through the acquisition of ZuPreem, then sold in more than 5,000 U.S. pet stores.
- Opened a consolidated St. Louis-area headquarters in 2025.
- Dinovite received a 2026 Pet Business Vanguard Award in dental care, according to Compana's LinkedIn update.

## Latest updates

- **2026-07** — Joshua Susany joined as chief financial officer, according to the company's current leadership page.
- **2026-06** — Compana said Dinovite received a 2026 Vanguard Award in the dental-care category.
- **2026-05** — At Global Pet Expo, Compana highlighted Fruitables training treats and launched Dinovite Dental Chews with postbiotic oral-care positioning.
- **2025-12** — The company opened a new St. Louis-area headquarters that brought previously separated local teams into one workplace.

## Links

- Website: https://companapetbrands.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/compana-pet-brands
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/mannaprohorse

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Last updated: 2026-08-12