“To provide the highest quality goods and services for people’s enjoyment of birds and other pets.”

Video: All About Kaytee

Becoming an industry leader doesn’t happen overnight.

1920s

Knauf and Tesch make the move to become a national distributor of dried peas for pigeon feed, soon producing bird and small animal foods.

1970s

Formal company name changes to KAYTEE PRODUCTS, INCORPORATED. Manufacturing facilities expand as new bins, warehouse space, and manufacturing plants are needed to meet growing customer needs.

Early 1990s

Kaytee responds to the needs of customers by acquiring facilities strategically located across the country. This national manufacturing and servicing capability allows for the freshest quality products delivered quickly and efficiently to every Kaytee customer. Kaytee enters international markets including Canada, Japan, the United Kingdom, Singapore, and many other countries.

1993

On May 12, 1993, Bill Engler Jr. is named Outstanding Small Business Person of the Year by President Clinton “for exemplifying the imagination, initiative, independence, and integrity by which the American small business person makes a total contribution to the nation, the economy, and the free enterprise system.”

Early 2000s

State-of-the-art barrier packaging, functional package design and structure, and investment in improved manufacturing processes add quality and value to the entire range of Kaytee Products.

2005

Central Garden and Pet acquires Pets International, Ltd., manufacturer of Super Pet brand of cages and accessories for small animals and pet birds.

2006

Kaytee and Pets International join forces with headquarters located in Chilton, Wisconsin. The Central Avian & Small Animal SBU (Small Business Unit) is formed and continues to energize the small animal and bird categories with this outstanding relationship.

2013

Pets International embarks on the rebranding of its Super Pet® products to Kaytee brand.

Today

At Kaytee, they believe in the incredible life connection between people and their pets. They are dedicated to providing the highest quality foods, habitats and accessories as your pet’s health, security and comfort is their top priority. Whether feathered or furry, they are passionate in creating a total solution of products that you can trust because at Kaytee no pet is too small to love. Kaytee continues its tradition of scientifically-formulated products and unparalleled service, a tradition firmly rooted in the past with a vision toward the future.

Kaytee CritterTrail SUPER Habitat

The CritterTrail SUPER Habitat boosts 540 square inches of living space for large breed hamsters or gerbils. Featuring a second level of living space made by a Comfort Shelf and safety ramp and a Port Door to connect to other CritterTrail habitats or accessories. The large top access door allows use both hands when entering the habitat for safe removal of pets. Great design allows for easy cleaning with the rounded corners and quick release clips to remove the wire top.