Pet / Treats Brands

True North: 100/100

Northern Biscuit is a Canadian-owned pet treat manufacturer that produces all of its products in its own facility in Concord, Ontario. The brand focuses on using regional ingredients and offers direct-to-consumer shipping within Canada from their domestic bakery.

True North: 90/100

Benny Bullys is a Canadian pet treat brand based in Oakville, Ontario, specializing in single-ingredient freeze-dried liver treats. The company is Canadian-owned and manufactures its products within Canada, shipping directly to Canadian consumers from their Ontario facility.

True North: 90/100

The Granville Island Pet Treatery is a Canadian pet brand specializing in handcrafted treats and therapeutic supplements. Based in Vancouver, the company manufactures its products locally using human-grade ingredients and registers its therapeutic line with Health Canada's Veterinary Health Product program.

True North: 90/100

President's Choice is a major Canadian private-label brand owned by Loblaw Companies Limited. It offers an extensive range of products including food, kitchenware, and health items, sold exclusively through Loblaw's network of domestic retail banners.

True North: 70/100

Catit is a major cat-centric brand specializing in design-forward furniture, toys, and treats. It is owned by the Canadian family-run firm Rolf C. Hagen Inc. and operates its primary design and distribution hub out of Montreal.

True North: 60/100

Open Farm is a Toronto-based pet food brand that specializes in ethically sourced and transparently documented kibble, wet food, and supplements. While the company is headquartered in Canada and ships from Ontario, its products are manufactured in the United States.

True North: 40/100

Bullwrinkles is a Canadian pet treat brand specializing in natural beef products. Owned by Gorp Petfoods Inc., the brand manufactures its entire line in its own SQF-certified facility located in Wingham, Ontario.

True North: 40/100

Pedigree is a global brand of dog food and treats owned by the American multinational Mars, Incorporated. While the brand maintains a significant corporate presence in Canada through Mars Canada Inc., specific manufacturing origin claims for the Canadian market are not explicitly detailed on their consumer website.

True North: 30/100

Purina is a major pet food and supplement brand owned by the Swiss multinational Nestlé. While the company maintains a long-standing manufacturing facility in Mississauga, Ontario, many of its products sold in Canada are sourced from broader North American operations.

True North: 30/100

Darford produces oven-baked dog treats at its own SQF-certified facility in Vernon, British Columbia. The brand is owned by Canature Kitchen Dog Food Ltd., a Canadian company headquartered in Richmond, BC, and has been operating since 1987.

True North: 30/100

PureBites is a Canadian pet treat brand owned by Pure Treats Inc., headquartered in Montreal. Their products are manufactured in both Canada and the USA, with a focus on single or limited-ingredient freeze-dried treats.

True North: 30/100

Crumps' Naturals is a pet treat brand that manufactures its products in its own GFSI-certified facility in Brampton, Ontario. While founded as a Canadian family business, it is currently owned by Whitebridge Pet Brands, which is a subsidiary of the Belgian investment firm NXMH.

True North: 30/100

Acana is a premium pet food brand specializing in biologically appropriate diets for dogs and cats. It is owned by the American multinational Mars, Incorporated, with manufacturing facilities located in both Canada and the United States.

True North: 30/100

Orijen is a premium pet food brand specializing in high-protein dog and cat food and treats. It is owned by the American multinational Mars, Incorporated, with products for the Canadian market prepared in its dedicated kitchen in Alberta.

True North: 30/100

Temptations is a leading brand of cat treats owned by the American multinational Mars, Incorporated. While it is a dominant brand in the Canadian market, the company does not sell directly to consumers through its website and does not explicitly state manufacturing origins on its primary Canadian digital platform.

True North: 20/100

Milk-Bone is a long-standing dog treat brand owned by the U.S.-based J.M. Smucker Company. The brand's products sold in Canada are primarily manufactured at facilities in the United States, including New York and Arkansas.

True North: 10/100

Greenies is a pet health brand specializing in dental treats and supplements for dogs and cats. It is owned by the American multinational Mars, Incorporated, and manufactures its primary dental treats in the United States.

True North: 10/100

PetSafe is a prominent pet technology brand specializing in containment, training, and lifestyle products, owned by the American firm Radio Systems Corporation. While they maintain a Canadian-facing website, shoppers should be aware that product returns are required to be shipped to a facility in the United States.

True North: 10/100

Kirkland Signature is the private-label brand of US-based Costco Wholesale, offering a vast range of products from groceries to apparel. While specific manufacturing locations are not disclosed brand-wide, all products are backed by Costco's comprehensive satisfaction guarantee and domestic Canadian returns.

True North: 0/100

Blue Buffalo is a major pet food brand specializing in natural dog and cat food, owned by the American multinational General Mills. While the products are manufactured in the United States, they utilize a mix of domestic and globally sourced ingredients.

True North: 0/100

Nylabone is a long-standing American pet brand specializing in chew toys and treats, owned by Central Garden & Pet Company. While the brand states that a majority of its products are manufactured in the USA, it does not offer direct consumer sales via its website, and specific manufacturing locations for its entire product line are not fully disclosed.

True North: 0/100

Whimzees is a brand of dental dog treats manufactured in the Netherlands and owned by the US-based Wellness Pet Company. While the brand does not sell directly to consumers in Canada, their products are widely available through major national pet retailers and carry the VOHC seal for dental efficacy.

True North: 0/100

Zuke's is a pet treat brand owned by the Swiss multinational Nestlé S.A. and managed under its Purina subsidiary. While the brand explicitly states its products are crafted in the USA using global ingredients, it does not sell directly to consumers through its website, instead relying on major third-party retailers.

True North: 0/100

Furminator is an American-owned brand specializing in pet grooming tools and hygiene products, currently owned by Spectrum Brands. While they offer a limited lifetime warranty on their tools, they do not ship directly to Canada, making local authorized retailers the primary choice for Canadian consumers.