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CASCO Pet expands veterinary housing portfolio

 

Global animal housing and cabinetry provider CASCO Pet has announced the launch of CAREKennels, its new veterinary clinical housing range designed to provide an accessible, cost-competitive and significantly quieter alternative to stainless-steel cages.

 

CAREKennels have been engineered to improve patient comfort, workflow efficiency and the overall clinical environment, expanding CASCO Pet’s portfolio of wellness-enhancing solutions focused on supporting better outcomes in veterinary practice. The new line incorporates integrated sound-dampening materials that reduce noise both within and outside the kennels for the benefit of patients and clinical teams.

 

The launch intends to broaden access to high-quality housing and enable clinics of any size to benefit from solutions that prioritise patient wellness, recovery, and the daily experience for veterinary professionals.

 

The range features a proprietary antibacterial polymer coupled with toughened safety-glass doors for improved biosecurity and more efficient cleaning protocols. Testing has shown CAREKennels take around 40% less time to clean than stainless-steel cages, supporting robust infection control and better workflow efficiency for busy clinical teams.

 

CASCO Pet CEO Matthew Bubear said: “We are acutely aware of the growing caseloads and financial pressures facing clinics, and we want to ensure that cost is never a barrier to accessing the housing solutions teams need to deliver the best possible patient care.

 

“CAREKennels bring together many of the strengths our products are known for – design quality, thoughtful construction and a wellness-first approach – while offering an accessible option for clinics looking to improve their housing standards. Creating calmer, more comfortable spaces for patients supports better clinical outcomes as well as contributing to a more positive working environment for veterinary professionals.”

 

Incorporating materials carefully selected for their hygienic and low thermal conductivity properties, CAREKennels are built to withstand the daily demands of today’s veterinary practice, while providing patients with a quieter, warmer and more comfortable resting environment. This can help reduce patient stress and support recovery in clinical settings and contribute to a calmer environment for the wider clinical team.

 

The glass-fronted doors with integrated ventilation holes allow for improved visibility and monitoring. Available in multiple configurations, CAREKennels give clinics of any size the flexibility to choose cost-effective solutions that suit their space, caseloads, and workflow requirements – from small independent practices to large multi-site hospitals.

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