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REDEMPTION OF NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS Redemption of Noncontrolling Interests (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended |
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May 02, 2010 | May 03, 2009
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] |  |
Adjustment for redeemable noncontrolling interests | $ (19.4) |
Premium Pet Health [Member] |  |
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] |  |
Ownership Percentage of Redeemable Noncontrolling Interst Prior to Purchase |  | 51.00%
Noncontrolling Interest, Change in Redemption Value | 32.2 |
Adjustment for redeemable noncontrolling interests | (19.4) |
Increase (Decrease) to Deferred Income Tax Assets, Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest | (12.8) |
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners |  | 49.00%
Payments for Repurchase of Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest | $ 38.9 |

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