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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
	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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