Products and companies at a glance

Masterfoods"Catsan Smart Pack" absorbs before odours can develop: the unique inlay for the litter box combines layers of micro-fleece and "Catsan Hygiene" litter. The litter layer on top allows cats to follow their natural instincts and paw in the substrate while fluid passes through and is imbibed by the micro-fleece, which is ten times more absorptive than normal cat litter. The litter grains stay dry longer so that odours do not have a chance to develop. Consumer tests showed that "Catsan Smart Pack" satisfied all consumer expectations and was judged to be "significantly better" than products the interviewees had used so far. Contact for export: Caroline Maretzki, Tel. +49/42 31/94 43 27. www.petprofi.de Cat Country EuropeThe Dutch company presents "Cat Country", a compact and organic litter for cats and rodents. The quality standard of the litter products has been updated with the introduction of the latest developments in pressing, heating and drying organic pellets on the production lines. This leads to the following additional advantages: additional, faster odour-binding capacity, increased moisture absorption up to 360 per cent, more compact pellets that last longer, an extra-hygienic product because of the new heat treatment at higher temperatures during production and no tracking and less dust because of harder pressed pellets. Contact for export: Henk Barbiers, Tel. +31/72/5 11 80 11.  www.catcountry.nl GimbornThe German company offers "Bio Carino", a premium clumping litter. The medium-fine, extra-low-dust special granulation has a rapid absorption capacity and a high level of odour absorption. "Bio Carino" comes in environmentally friendly 20 l paper sacks. "Biokat's Classic" is a bentonite cat litter with an extra strong clumping capacity, a high degree of absorbency and rapid odour neutralisation. The product is sold in "Fresh" and "Premium" varieties with added fragrance. Contact for export: Horst Mennemann, Tel. +49/282/964-300. www.gimborn.de Animal Care TradingThe Dutch company presents "Nullodor Health Indicator" cat litter, which works by absorbing liquids quickly and amplifying the natural colours (normally microscopic) present in blood and bilirubin. This makes it possible to see abnormal colour changes present in the urine in some diseases. This process is similar to the way the pixels on the television are concentrated to make a picture visible. Continued use of "Nullodor Health Indicator" makes it possible to monitor the health…