CONSOLIDATED AND COMBINED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income before allocation to noncontrolling interests	$ 587		$ 503		$ 436
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax and reclassification adjustments:
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net	(123)		(54)		(93)
Benefit plans: Actuarial gains/(losses), net(a)	(10)	[1]	(2)	[1]	1	[1]
Plan settlement, net(b)	3	[2]	0	[2]	0	[2]
Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(130)		(56)		(92)
Comprehensive income before allocation to noncontrolling interests	457		447		344
Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	5		(1)		0
Comprehensive income attributable to Zoetis	$ 452		$ 448		$ 344

[1] Presented net of reclassification adjustments and tax impacts, which are not significant in any period presented. Reclassification adjustments related to benefit plans are generally reclassified, as part of net periodic pension cost, into Cost of sales, Selling, general and administrative expenses, and/or Research and development expenses, as appropriate, in the consolidated and combined statements of income.

[2] Reflects the 2014 settlement charge associated with the 2012 sale of our Netherlands manufacturing facility which was recorded to Other (income)/deductions—net. See Note 13. Benefit Plans for additional information.