Want to buy made-in-Canada pet supplies? Here’s where to shop Canadian dog and cat food, products and more

It’s never a bad time to spoil your pets. And, if you’re among the many Canadian shoppers who are looking to swap out American pet food, treats, toys and collars for made-in-Canada options, you’re in good company. A new Rover report shows that many pet parents are turning to locally made pet brands and products, even if it costs a little more. More than 50 per cent of pet parents say they will opt for Canadian pet brands or locally sourced options, even at a higher cost, and nearly half (47 per cent) of respondents will prioritize Canadian brands or locally sourced options when purchasing pet food.

If you’re among those looking for made-in-Canada alternatives for your four-legged friends, we have you covered. We did the leg work, and you may be surprised to learn there are a ton of homegrown Canadian pet businesses that sell made-in-Canada or designed-in-Canada pet essentials, including a bunch of brands you may not have known were Canadian.

If you’re a Canadian pet owner looking to buy locally in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs, keep scrolling for tariff-free pet supplies, and at the end, we have a breakdown of what constitutes a “Canadian” product.

In this guide: Where to buy Canadian pet supplies | Best Canadian pet brands | “Made in Canada” vs. “Product of Canada”

Where to buy Canadian pet supplies: Dog and cat food, toys and more

Buying from locally-owned pet shops helps support Canadian businesses, too.

Shop small, locally-owned retailers here:

*Pet Valu has created a “Made in Canada” section on its site to make buying Canadian even easier. It includes made-in-Canada and product-of-Canada pet food, treats, supplements, and more.

Smaller companies have done this, too, including The Dog Bowl, PawsNatural Pet Store, House of Paws, Homes Alive Pets and Ren’s Pets.

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Best Made-in-Canada dog and cat food and treats

FirstMate Pet Foods

Performatrin Culinary

• Made in Canada

• What is it? Pet Valu’s house brand of both raw and gently cooked meals for dogs and cats.

• Where you can buy it: Pet Valu

Champion Petfoods’ ACANA and Orijen brands

• Made in Canada

• What is it? Champion Petfoods’ premium pet food brands, ORIJEN and ACANA, are made in Alberta.

• Where you can buy it: Pet Valu, Amazon Canada and Ren’s Pets

Zoë

• Made in Canada

• What is it? A Canadian brand of premium pet food for cats and dogs known for its focus on natural ingredients

• Where you can buy it: Amazon Canada and Well.ca

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Other Canadian pet food and treat brands to check out: Go! Solutions, Horizon Pet Foods, Lifetime, Healthybud, Living World, Nutrafin Bug Bites, Bosco & Roxy’s, Only One Treats, Yappetizers, Lily & Jax, Rollover Premium Pet Food, Tollden Farms, Congo Raw, Healthy Paws, Carna4, Tom & Sawyer, Bold by Nature, The Granville Island Pet Treatery, Hagen, Troop Pet Products, Crumps’ Naturals, Benny Bully’s, Big Country Raw, Wholesome Blend, BORÉAL, Open Farm, Tilted Barn Pet Co., PureBites

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Best Made-in-Canada toys for dogs and cats

BeOneBreed

• Designed in Quebec and made in Canada

• What is it? A Quebec-based pet supply brand that designs innovative accessories for cats and dogs

• Where you can buy it: Ren’s Pets and BeOneBreed

Krazy Kitty

• Handmade in Canada

• What is it? An Ontario-based cat toy brand made with high-quality catnip

• Where you can buy it: Pet Valu, select Global Pet Food stores

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Other Canadians pet toy brands to check out: HugSmart Pet, foufouBRANDS, DexyPaws, CanCor Innovations, CattusToys, Wiggles and Whiskers, Define Planet, Pawty Animals

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Best Made-in-Canada pet leashes, collars and apparel

RC Pets

• Made in Canada

• What is it? A Vancouver-based pet supply brand that makes collars and leashes in their B.C. facility

• Where you can buy it: RCPets, Amazon Canada

Rocky Mountain Dog

• Designed in B.C. and Alberta, with many items made in Canada, including their Canadian Rockies leashes and collars, bandanas, and rope leashes

• What is it? An Alberta-based lifestyle brand that sells adventure gear to dog owners

• Where you can buy it: Amazon Canada

Chilly Dogs

• Designed and manufactured in Canada

• What is it? An Ottawa-based designer of dog apparel, including coats, ear warmers, and boots

• Where you can buy it: Chilly Dogs

Smoochy Poochy

• Made in Canada

• What is it? An Ontario-based designer of waterproof collars, lifestyle leashes, and harnesses.

• Where you can buy it: Smoochy Poochy and Amazon Canada

Other Canadians pet supply brands to check out: foufouBRANDS, Messy Mutts, DexyPaws, If I Had A Million Collars, Two Beggars, Rocky Mountain Dog, Knick Knack Paddy Whack, Furei Pets, DogDog Goose, BeOneBreed, Bowsers, The Brooklyn, Tags for Hope, Canada Pooch, Knick Knack Paddy Whack

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Made-in-Canada grooming

Earth Rated

• Made in Canada

• What is it? A Montreal-based pet product designer focused on eco-friendly materials. Though their very popular dog waste bags are made in China, their 3-in-1 dog shampoos, refresh mist and no-rinse shampoo are proudly made in Canada.

• Where you can buy it: Amazon Canada, Pet Valu and Canadian Tire

ATTITUDE

• Made in Canada

• What is it? A Quebec-based manufacturer that develops natural, eco-friendly personal care with a dedicated pet line.

• Where you can buy it: Amazon Canada, Well.ca and Pet Valu

Musher’s Secret

Other Canadians pet grooming and supplements brands to check out: Land Art, Cannanda, Ez-clean, BiologicVET, Crocx, Earth Rated, Dandylion, Adored Beast Apothecary, Purica, Blends for Life

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“Made in Canada” vs. “Product of Canada” vs. “Canadian owned” vs. “Based in Canada”

While grocery stores clearly label which products are “made in Canada,” the origins of fashion, beauty, personal care and home brands can be tough to decipher. When it comes to pet supplies, it seems there are many companies in Canada that actually manufacture their goods here, which is great. There are other brands that “design” their goods in Canada but outsource to other countries, like China. For this list, Yahoo Canada chose to feature products that are specifically manufactured in Canada.

In order to get a “Product of Canada” designation, Canada’s Competition Bureau requires non-food products to meet a “higher threshold of Canadian content” (98 per cent). “Made in Canada” claims are subject to a 51 per cent threshold of Canadian content “but should be accompanied by a qualifying statement indicating that the product contains imported content.”

When a brand is “based” in Canada or “designed” by Canadians, that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s made in Canada. Still, shoppers can support a Canadian-owned or founded business, even if its manufacturing may occur in part overseas. Buying from online and brick-and-mortar Canadian retailers can help support Canadian workers, too.

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