Launched in 1988 and incorporated in 1990, Best Shot Pet Products grew from its founders’ experience in human haircare and hands-on work with show animals. The Frankfort, Kentucky, manufacturer is known for applying that background to grooming products used by professional groomers and pet owners, with a three-step approach developed for coat care.
Professional Grooming Credential (PGC)
Compliance program
Vellus Products, IncBorn from a show-dog breeder’s search for gentler grooming care, Columbus-based Vellus Products, Inc. manufactures concentrated dog-grooming formulas for show exhibitors and pampered pets. Founder Sharon Kay Doherty began the company with her research-chemist nephew in 1992, combining hands-on knowledge of dog coats with personal-care science. Her daughter Teri became owner and president in 2014, continuing the family-owned business and its coat-type-customized approach.COLUMBUS, OH
Divine CanineBeauty marketer Tanya Choi founded Divine Canine after losing her dog AJ, channeling her cosmetics experience into a more thoughtful kind of pet care. The company makes made-in-USA grooming products for dogs, using human-grade ingredients in formulas designed for everyday skin, coat, and paw care.BROOKLYN, NY
Lillian RuffLillian Ruff is a New York pet-care manufacturer that began with a five-product idea and has grown into a 15-product line. Its cruelty-free grooming formulas are made to human standards for professional groomers and pet owners, with an emphasis on gentle care for pets’ skin and coats.FARMINGDALE, NY
The Hartz Mountain CorporationKnown for caring for pets since 1926, The Hartz Mountain Corporation makes pet-care products for dogs and cats. The company says it has remained solely focused on helping pets live healthy, happy lives with their families, guided by a belief in the importance of its people and honest communication about its products.PLEASANT PLAIN, OH