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Investments (Details Textuals) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2011
Aug. 01, 2010
Jul. 31, 2011
Aug. 01, 2010
Jan. 30, 2011
Investments (Textuals) [Abstract]          
Investment in voting common stock 21.40% 21.40% 21.40% 21.40% 21.40%
Total ownership percentage 21.00% 21.00% 21.00% 21.00% 21.00%
License fees and reimbursement for operating expenses $ 9.1 $ 8.6 $ 18.1 $ 16.8  
Receivables from Banfield $ 3.1 $ 3.0 $ 3.1 $ 3.0 $ 2.7