A new range of purpose built ‘off the shelf’ units for displaying livestock is available from CASCO Europe. These units combine the usual excellent CASCO quality with exceptional value for money, simply because they are ready made to standard specifications. The units are manufactured in a series of sizes and colours and delivered fully assembled and ready to go. This development is beneficial to the industry, as it will allow more stores to afford quality animal display equipment!

A new book from Internet Publishing delivers accredited pet care advice in a unique and fun format. The new book What If My Cat…? is written by Claire Arrowsmith and Francesca Riccomini and includes the answers to 164 common questions cat owners ask. What If My Cat…? is written free of jargon and in a very reader-friendly format. The book is noticeable for its top class information and professional advice mixed with the kind of light-hearted humour that only cat owners can fully appreciate.

Amongst the latest wave of new products from Trixie comes a range of wicker pet beds offering traditional design with a modern influence. Trixie is now supplying a new small sofa called Willow Sofa and a nest of six new style beds called Basket. The new products are distinctively made from a dark brown willow. The dark colour offers something different whilst tuning into modern interior trends. As is the norm with the Trixie range, the new wicker lines are affordable with the opportunity for good margins for the retailer. Both beds include comfort cushions with removable covers.

There are now four indoor cages in the Villa range from Montana with three new models having just been launched. The range, ideal for finches and parakeets, now has the addition of the Villa Casa l (60 x 60 x 170cm), Villa Casa ll (91 x 60 x 185cm) and Villa Casa lll (119 x 81 x 205cm). The Montana Villa range has a rather unique feature, it changes from a birdcage to a small mammal cage using a simple and easy to fit conversion kit. The three new cages are rectangular in shape with the one original line, Villa Redondo, being hexagonal. These dual-purpose cages, from a quality supplier, are being well received by the trade.

With the LED pet blinker trade about to kick in for the autumn, import company Mines for Pets is now offering a new product especially for the large breed of dog. This ‘new for 2008’ product is the new generation of pet blinker benefiting from a handy little rubber on/off button and a larger chunky clasp fitting. Called Pet Blinker Large Breed this product is much tougher and stronger than its small breed version, ideal for a larger dog’s collar. The new Pet Blinker from Mines for Pets also benefits from metallic barrels available in red, blue and pink with different colours of flashing LED light!