New Products

Eliminating bad breath
The new "Fresh Breath & Dental Care Paste" for cats and dogs from the British Company Mark & Chappell, Luton, contains natural breath-freshening and antibacterial agents that when taken regularly aid in the elimination of bad breath and tartar build-up. This paste is unigue äs no brushing is required - it can simply be applied directiy to the gums using the applicator provided or alternatively can be mixed with pet food. "Fresh Breath & Dental Care Paste" is a totally natural, mild abrasive paste designed to cleanse and freshen teeth and breath. This paste has no fluoride, no added sugar and no artificial colours, flavours or sweeteners.
(Mark & Chappell Ltd., Britannia House, Leagrave Road, Luton Beds LU3 1RJ, Great-Britain, www.mark and chappell. com)
Newpuppybar
The Danish manufacturer Petite Amalie, Sa?by, has designed a new puppybar in a round shape, which is available in three different sizes. The puppybar includes either one litre or half- litre stainless steel bowls that are very easy to clean. This round bar is also easy to carry in one hand be cause of the ring in the middle. One of the most populär products over several years, the "Amalie adjustable stand" can now also be supplied galvanized. These and other new products will be presented at Interzoo in Nuremberg, Hall 6 stand 4-09.
(Petite Amalie, Tranäsvej 21, 9300 Saeby, Denmark, www.amalie.dk)
Stainless steel pet products
The Indian Company Kumar Engineering Works was established in 1962. Its patent for the process of decoration on stainless steel pet dishes (Tiffany   on Non-Tips) has already been approved in the US (not yet issued) and is pending in creating new designs in this field. The Company has a production capacity of 5 000 pcs. per day. Colour labeis are designed so that they can be removed without leaving any impression on the dish. The Pantone paints have been tested and certified lead-free by a laboratory in the USA. The products will be on show at Interzoo Nuremberg, Hall 3 on stand 6-43.
(Kumar Engineering Works, A-98/2, Wazirpur Industrial Area, Delhi 110 052, India, www.kewpetproducts.com)
Cosy shoes for canine creatures
The Canadian Company Muttluks Inc. of Toronto will be exhibiting its new Muttluks, fleece-lined shoes for dogs, at Interzoo in Nuremberg. This new product has a water-repellent coated outer fabric and a lining that keeps paws warm and dry. Fleece-lined Muttluks also have a new, improved, guick-drying leg sieeve. They were developed at the Suggestion of pet owners, customers and sales staff and have Velcro® fasteners that are quick, easy and reliable to use. The reflective 3M Scotchlite material also offers protection and visibility in the dark, and the soles and toecaps are made of leather. The shoes come in sizes M to XXL, eight sizes to fit anything from chihuahuas to great Danes.
(Muttluks Inc., 507 King Street E., Ste. 204, CDN-Toronto, Ontario M5A 2L3, www.muttluks.com)
”Cat litter safe enough to eat”
Harvest Ventures, of Waconia in Minnesota, has announced the arrival of reduced tracking "Tracks- Less" Litter Pearls. Starting with the same formula äs the award-winning Litter Pearls. a neu shape has been created that vill reduce tracking and is ideal for households with several cats. The company's exclusive technology takes natural, high grade, silica sand and processes it with oxygen and water to pro duce multi-porous pearls that are super absorbent and control 100% of litter box odours. Litter Pearls absorb all liquid waste and odours in seconds, leaving litter dry to the touch. The entire Litter Pearls ränge is unscented, chemical-free, non-toxic and completely safe for all pets and people, even if ingested. A 3.8 litre bag typically lasts one month for the average cat. Households with several cats and larger litter pans will find the 7.2 litre bag more economical. With no additional litter needing to be added throughout the month. Litter Pearls is much more economical than traditional clay or clumping litters. Litter Pearls are also environmentally friendly, äs they are naturally degradable and return to the form of sand when discarded.
(www.harvestventures.com)
Training aids for dogs
The Canadian Company Multivet International, Saint- Hyacinthe (Quebec), offers a ränge of training aids for dogs comprising Aboi-Stop, Virtual-Fence, Spray-Barrier and Spray-Commander. Aboi- Stop is a harmless citronella spray collar that conditions the dog to stop nuisance barking. Every time the dog barks, the electronic bark- sensing unit releases a painless spray of citronella in front of the dog's snout. The  dog will see it, feel it and smell it. It is safe and painless for dogs, humans and the environment. Virtual-Fence is a training System that gives the dog the freedom to roam safely without fences, chains or kenneis. Spray-Barrier is an indoor System that effectively keeps pets away from off-limit areas. And the Spray-Commander is for more effective training without the negative effects of punishments.
(Multivet International Inc., P.O. Box 651, Saint-Hyacinthe, J2S 7P5, Canada, www.multivet- inter.com)