Carlson® Named 2026 Pet Brand of the Year by Pet Innovation Awards

Pet Parent

September 10, 2026

Carlson® Named 2026 Pet Brand of the Year by Pet Innovation Awards

Being trusted by pet parents for over twenty years is not something we take lightly. Behind every product we make is the hope of making a pet parent's life just a little bit easier; which is why being named the ‘2026 Pet Brand of the Year’ by the Pet Innovation Awards is such an honor for our entire team.

Carlson Pet Products is built on the foundations of family, safety, and quality. We believe every pet owner should have peace of mind that their pets are safe and taken care of. That belief has guided every product decision we've made for the past two decades, and it's the same belief that earned us this recognition today.

To us, pets are an integral part of our family. As pet parents ourselves, our own pets have shaped every product we release. “Pet Inspired. Pet Approved.” Is more than just a tagline for us, it’s a key concept that we approach every product with. We understand that families nationwide are relying on us to help them build a safe space for their pets, and that responsibility is one we carry into every design, every material choice, and every product that leaves our facility.

Being recognized as Pet Brand of the Year for 2026, while also celebrating our twentieth anniversary, highlights the hard work, the creativity, and the love for pets that fuel each of us here at Carlson Pet Products. As a family-owned company, this award is deeply personal to us. It signifies the important role a pet can play in a family's life, and it reflects two decades of showing up for pet parents the same way our pets show up for us, every single day.

None of this would have been possible without the pet parents who have trusted Carlson Pet Products for the last twenty years. This milestone belongs as much to them as it does to us, and we're honored to keep earning that trust in the years ahead.


About the Pet Innovation Awards

The Pet Innovation Awards is an independent recognition platform that evaluates and highlights the most innovative companies, services, and products in the Pet care industry. As the Pet industry is rapidly growing, the Pet Innovation Awards provides a reputable and trustworthy source of recognition.

“From the products they design, to the way they test them, Carlson Pet Products engineers goods that represent the bond between people and their pets. Carlson has never lost sight of what a pet company is really about: the animals that greet us at the door, curl up at our feet, and make our houses feel like home.” said Travis Grant, Managing Director, Independent Innovation Awards.

We are thrilled and honored to recognized. To each and every pet parent, thank you for your trust and support. Here’s to the next twenty years being just as great.

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