| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 40703 - Disclosure - Goodwill (Summary Of Change In The Net Book Value Of Goodwill) (Details) (http://aratana.com/role/DisclosureGoodwillSummaryOfChangeInNetBookValueOfGoodwillDetails) |
| Table | (Implied) |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0001509190 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Goodwill And Intangible Assets [Abstract] | Period [Axis] | |
|---|---|---|
2016-01-01 - 2016-12-31 | 2015-01-01 - 2015-12-31 | |
Goodwill And Intangible Assets [Abstract] | ||
As of January 1, | 39,781,000 | 41,398,000 |
Effect of foreign currency exchange | ( | ( |
As of December 31, | 39,382,000 | 39,781,000 |