- Brand origin
- United States
- Main production
- Several countries, incl. Hungary
Whiskas is an international cat food brand that originated in the United States. Whiskas is ultimately owned by Mars, Incorporated, through Mars Petcare.
whiskas.co.ukOwnership chain
- BrandWhiskasUnited States
- Mars Petcare
- Ultimate ownerMars, IncorporatedUnited States
About Whiskas
What is Whiskas?
Whiskas is a cat food brand sold internationally. Whiskas is part of Mars Petcare’s portfolio, which also includes PEDIGREE, ROYAL CANIN, SHEBA, IAMS, CESAR and GREENIES. Whiskas products include wet food, dry food, treats and cat milk.
Who owns Whiskas?
Whiskas is ultimately owned by Mars, Incorporated, according to Made O’Meter’s ownership data verified on 13 September 2026. The ownership chain is Whiskas, Mars Petcare, then Mars, Incorporated. Mars, Incorporated is a family-owned business.
Where does Whiskas come from?
Whiskas originated in the United States. The brand’s history began in 1936 with Kal Kan, a pet food business that started near Los Angeles, California. Mars acquired Kal Kan in 1968. Kal Kan began selling cat food in the United Kingdom under the Whiskas name in 1958, and the United States business later adopted the Whiskas name to create a single international brand.
What products does Whiskas make?
Whiskas makes wet and dry food for cats, including products for kittens and adult cats. Whiskas wet food is sold in tins, trays and pouches, with recipes available in sauce, gravy or jelly. Whiskas also sells dry biscuits, treats and cat milk in some markets.
Frequently asked questions about Whiskas
Is Whiskas made by Mars?
- Yes. Whiskas is part of Mars Petcare, the pet care division of Mars, Incorporated.
Who owns Mars, the company behind Whiskas?
- Mars, Incorporated is family-owned. Whiskas is therefore ultimately owned by the Mars family through Mars, Incorporated.
Was Whiskas always called Whiskas?
- No. Whiskas began in the United States in 1936 as Kal Kan. Mars introduced the Whiskas name in the United Kingdom in 1958 and later used it more broadly for the cat food business.
What type of cat food does Whiskas sell?
- Whiskas sells wet and dry cat food, including recipes for kittens and adult cats. The range also includes treats and cat milk in some markets.
Is Whiskas an American brand?
- Yes. Whiskas originated in the United States, although the Whiskas name was first introduced in the United Kingdom and is now used across international markets.
Sources: mars.com: history, careers.mars.com, en.wikipedia.org, mars.com: petcare, waltham.com, mars.com: en gb, es.wikipedia.org, kids.kiddle.co
Sources: mars.com
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and 13 more products
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