US brand Chuckit has taken a fresh look at the basic ball to produce the Wheelie which is a ball with wheels built into the mould during manufacturing. The Wheelie is made of a bright orange natural rubber and is hollow like the company’s Fetch Ball, but with the addition of two discs in each side that act as wheels. The Wheelie ball is 2.5 inch in diameter and the wheels are slightly larger to allow the ball to roll freely. Wheelie is designed to be used with the Chuckit medium ball launchers. The ball is ideal for small spaces and works better in short grass.
The NEW Trixie catalogue is just arriving in the hands of UK pet retailers bringing over 1000 new pet accessories to the market place. Included for the first time is a reptile section containing the comprehensive and totally new range Reptiland. In total, over 5500 products are included in the new catalogue making it the biggest ever for the company.
CASCO Europe is showing a strengthened commitment to communicating and working effectively with customers in Europe by launching three new websites, one in the German language, one in Spanish language and a re-branded French site. The new websites showcase the company’s ability to supply top class aquatic and animal display enclosures to specialist pet and aquatic stores across Europe. From Malta to Tenerife to Romania and Germany, Spain or France CASCO is really making a mark on the European market.
To give dogs the guarantee of shade from the sun and protection against occasional rain showers, Trixie has just launched 2 different styles of outdoor kennel. The kennels are made from robust materials and look pretty smart too. Owners can provide their pet with an outside hide-a-way by choosing either the natural log cabin or the stylish grey and white kennel from Trixie. Two sizes of pine Log Cabin with Terrace are available measuring 100 x 82 x 90cm & 130 x 100 x 105 cm. The new grey and white Dog Kennel (with no terrace) measures 80 x 85 x 94 cm or 90 x 95 x 106 cm. These new kennels are just the job for dogs that enjoy spend time in the garden with or without their owners!
Following the success of the title Keeping Pet Chickens, Interpet Publishing can now announce the launch of Keeping Pet Ducks, by Liz Wright. With pet ducks being easier to keep than people think, more and more people are enjoying these attractive and somewhat amusing birds as family pets. Keeping Pet Ducks is a vital read for responsible duck keeping. The book teaches readers exactly how to keep ducks healthy, happy and out of predator’s way!
A NEW open topped Tortoise Table is now available from Sky Pet Products which is ideal for housing young and breeding tortoises inside. Although open topped the unit is fully enclosed on all sides with a wire mesh. The mesh is wide gage so as not to interfere with the viewing of the animals, but to provide ultimate security. Inspired from keeping and breeding tortoises, Sky has developed a practical product for keeping tortoises healthy and active all year round. The new product is exactly the kind of unit recommended by The Tortoise Trust particularly for certain species. Modern thinking is that the open living environment is more tortoise friendly than the vivarium style housing.
Trixie announces the launch of a new range of reptile accessories under the Reptiland brand. The range of over 150 products includes specialist lighting, thermometers, humidifiers, substrate, furniture and decoration, feeding dishes, food and more. Trixie has managed to include all core reptile accessory lines under the Reptiland brand to produce a complete and comprehensive range. The Trixie sales team have been trained and are beginning to take initial orders with help from a 24-page Reptiland catalogue. With interest in reptiles continuing to grow and Trixie delivering to so many accounts in the UK, Reptiland is bound to give the company’s sales a boost.
The popular Mini Encyclopedia series of books from Interpet Publishing is continuing to expand with the addition of Mini Encyclopedia of Ponds, by Linda Adkins. Launched to co-inside with the start of the pond season, this title joins seven others in the series all offering valuable expert information in a modern format. Mini Encyclopedia of Ponds explains how to plan, construct and maintain a vibrant water feature. The new book will encourage readers to get digging and create a new feature which will not only look good, but also encourage new kinds of wildlife to their garden.
Trixie has announced a ‘win win’ hutch promotion where the retailer receives free stock with any Trixie hutch purchased. The company is offering a generous pack of freebies with EACH hutch ordered during April and May 2010. A pack containing five free ‘rabbit related’ accessories will be delivered with every hutch ordered during the promotional period. The list of FREE items goes like this, one motif ceramic rabbit bowl, one small animal drinking bottle, a hay rack, food ball and a rabbit harness and lead set. This promotion has been arranged at a perfect time as hutch sales pick up for the spring and summer months!
Northampton based Sky Pet Products is announcing the launch of a new comprehensive range of bird and small animal cages under the Rainforest Cages brand. The company, already an experienced importer and distributor in this specialist market, has used its extensive knowledge to manufacture the Rainforest Cages range.
Specialist pet and aquatic shop fitter, CASCO Europe, is now totally owned by its CEO Matthew Bubear following a recent acquisition of all issued share capital from the US shareholders. CEO Matthew Bubear is now in total control of the European operation. Bubear launched CASCO Europe in 1997 on the back of the US model and the businesses have worked closely since that time with some co-ownership and further acquisitions in Europe. The announcement regards Europe has quickly followed that of the sale of CASCO in the US to North American Pet Products (announced in January). Putting CASCO Europe solely in the hands of Matthew Bubear is a positive development as it will allow the European Division to progress freely with its individuality in providing innovation in design and an unrivaled standard of customer care.
CASCO Europe is showing a strengthened commitment to communicating and working effectively with customers in Europe by launching three new websites, one in the German language, one in Spanish language and a re-branded French site. The new websites showcase the company’s ability to supply top class aquatic and animal display enclosures to specialist pet and aquatic stores across Europe. From Malta to Tenerife to Romania and Germany, Spain or France CASCO is really making a mark on the European market.