Frequently asked questions

Yes! KIKA has been a family-owned business since its founding in 1991.

What began as one woman's passion for animals has grown into an international pet care company, while staying true to its family values.

Today, the founding family continues to play an important role in the business, working alongside experienced pet care professionals to develop products inspired by a genuine love for animals.

KIKA USA brings together specialized pet care brands developed within the KIKA family business.

Nature’s Protection is our pet nutrition brand, offering food and nutritional solutions for dogs and cats.

Nature’s Protection Superior Care is a specialized range within Nature’s Protection, developed to address specific nutritional needs, including coat health, coat color, and sensitive digestion.

Tauro focuses on professional-quality grooming, offering shampoos, conditioners, masks, skin and coat treatments, and grooming tools.

Together, these brands reflect our approach to complete pet wellness, combining nutrition and daily care to support pets from the inside out.

What sets KIKA apart is our combination of real-world breeding experience, specialized product development, and a complete approach to pet wellness.

Our products are inspired by more than 35 years of hands-on experience in dog breeding, professional grooming, and caring for champion show dogs.

Instead of focusing only on food or grooming, we believe both are essential parts of a pet's well-being. That's why our product ranges are designed to work together, supporting healthy skin, beautiful coats, and everyday comfort.

Our goal is to bring professional-level care into every pet owner's home.

KIKA Group is based in Lithuania, Europe, where we have invested in our own pet food manufacturing facilities.

Our manufacturing operations include AKVATERA, a modern dry pet food factory, and AKVATERA W, a wet pet food facility opened in 2025.

Having our own pet food production facilities gives us greater oversight of ingredient selection, manufacturing processes, and quality standards.

Manufacturing locations may vary depending on the product category, so we recommend checking individual product packaging for specific country-of-origin information.

Quality and safety are central to everything we do.

At our AKVATERA pet food manufacturing facilities, ingredients are carefully selected from trusted suppliers, and production follows strict quality standards, including ISO-based requirements.

Regular laboratory testing and ongoing quality control help us monitor product safety and consistency.

We combine these manufacturing practices with practical knowledge from breeders, pet nutrition specialists, and grooming professionals to develop products that meet the needs of pets and their owners.

Our products are developed through collaboration between experienced dog breeders, veterinarians, pet nutrition specialists, technologists, and grooming professionals.

A key figure behind our product philosophy is KIKA founder Janita Januškauskaitė-Plungė, whose extensive experience in breeding and caring for champion dogs has helped shape our approach to pet nutrition and grooming.

By combining scientific expertise with practical, everyday experience, we create specialized solutions for real pet care needs, from sensitive digestion and coat maintenance to professional grooming.

KIKA was founded by Janita Januškauskaitė-Plungė, a passionate dog breeder and pet care expert from Lithuania.

Her journey began in 1986 when she received a silver poodle named Kika for her 15th birthday. Caring for Kika inspired Janita to learn professional grooming and explore better ways to support pets' health and well-being.

What started as a personal passion gradually became a business. In 1991, she officially established KIKA, naming the company after the dog that inspired it all.

That same love for animals continues to guide our company today.

KIKA originated in Lithuania, a country in Northern Europe, and was officially established in 1991.

With over 35 years of pet care experience, the family business has grown from its Lithuanian roots into an international company whose products reach more than 60 countries worldwide.

Our expansion into the United States began in 2021, when Nature’s Protection and Tauro products first entered the American market.

Today, KIKA USA continues that journey by making our specialized pet nutrition and grooming solutions available to U.S. pet owners.

Our “80% nutrition + 20% daily care” philosophy represents our belief that a pet's well-being starts from within and is supported by consistent external care.

80% Nutrition: A well-balanced, high-quality diet provides the nutritional foundation for overall health, including healthy skin and coat condition.

20% Daily Care: Regular grooming, appropriate skin and coat products, and consistent hygiene help maintain a pet's comfort and appearance.

This philosophy inspired the development of Nature’s Protection Superior Care nutrition and Tauro grooming products.

The percentages express our holistic approach to pet care rather than a precise scientific formula.

Absolutely! Although our products are inspired by decades of experience with champion show dogs, they are designed for much more than the show ring.

We believe every pet deserves high-quality nutrition and proper skin and coat care, whether they're a family companion, a playful puppy, or a competition champion.

Our ranges include everyday nutrition, specialized food formulas, gentle grooming products, and professional grooming solutions for dogs and cats.

Because every pet is different, we recommend choosing products according to your pet's age, breed, coat type, and individual needs.

You can purchase KIKA USA products directly through our official website, kika-usa.com, with shipping available across the United States.

Our products are also available through online retailers, including Petco, Chewy, Amazon, and Walmart, as well as selected physical pet stores and professional grooming salons.

To find a nearby retailer, visit our Where to Buy page. You can search by ZIP code, state, or location type to explore stores and grooming salons carrying our products.

For the most reliable purchasing information, we recommend using the retailer links and store locator on our official website.