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Restructuring and Related Implementation Charges - Schedule of Restructuring Charges Incurred, by Segment (Details) - Strategic Growth and Productivity Program | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2026
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |
Total charges incurred (percent) | 100.00%
Program-to-date Accumulated Charges (percent) | 100.00%
Hill’s Pet Nutrition |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |
Total charges incurred (percent) | 20.00%
Program-to-date Accumulated Charges (percent) | 19.00%
Corporate |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |
Total charges incurred (percent) | 36.00%
Program-to-date Accumulated Charges (percent) | 37.00%
North America |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |
Total charges incurred (percent) | 14.00%
Program-to-date Accumulated Charges (percent) | 14.00%
Latin America |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |
Total charges incurred (percent) | 0.00%
Program-to-date Accumulated Charges (percent) | 0.00%
Europe, Middle East & Africa |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |
Total charges incurred (percent) | 28.00%
Program-to-date Accumulated Charges (percent) | 28.00%
Asia Pacific |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |
Total charges incurred (percent) | 2.00%
Program-to-date Accumulated Charges (percent) | 2.00%

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