New products

The German company Bacterfield has unveiled its new dog food Probiotic Live, a functional super-premium dog food containing probiotic bacteria to support the function of the intestinal system. The five products offer the optimal nutrition from puppy to senior. Probiotic Live is available in the varieties Puppy, Adult Salmon, Adult Lamb, Adult Chicken and Senior. The Probiotic Live foods contain the live probiotic bacteria Enterococcus faecium, which has a positive effect on the intestinal flora of the dog. The food also contains no artificial colours, preservatives or flavours and is highly palatable and easily digested, according to Bacterfield.www.bacterfield.com

Zoo Med's new Dragon Sand is made of ultra-fine, pure quartz desert sand and is free of any chemicals or dyes. This all-natural substrate promotes natural digging and burrowing behaviour and can easily be cleaned and reused, says the company.  Dragon Sand is a heat conductor and can help create a naturalistic habitat for Bearded Dragons, Leopard Geckos, and other desert dwelling reptiles.  Dragon Sand can also be used as part of a natural nesting or egg-laying medium for female Dragons. www.zoomed.com

HPC Soft Land-Ente (containing 60 per cent fresh duck) is a grain-free, semi-moist single-protein product from Bosch Tiernahrung. In an independent food test it was rated "very good". Bosch has also launched Soft Mini ­Rehwild & Kartoffel (Roe Deer & Potato) containing 40 per cent fresh roe deer and soft croquette (semi-moist). This is likewise a grain-free single-protein product for small dog breeds with a sensitive digestive system. Soft Hühnchen & Kartoffel (Chicken & Potato, 60 per cent chicken) and Soft Senior Land-Ziege & Kartoffel (Goat & Potato, 20 per cent fresh goat's meat) complete the line of grain-free, semi-moist single-protein foods.www.bosch-tiernahrung.de

The Dutch company Nerus presents a new line of unique shampoos for dogs under its Zenses brand. The line comprises four enchanting fragrances containing aloe vera. Available in the varieties Dalai Lama Touch, Hammam Journey, Mandarin Spirit and Samurai Silk, the perfumed shampoos ensure a smooth, soft skin and a scented coat, according to the company. They also care for, refresh and protect the skin and are suitable for any dog, large or small. www.nerus.nl

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