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Choosing Small Pet Cages

Choosing small pet cages, especially if you are new to it, may be tricky. Not all small pet cages you find in your nearest pet store may be suitable for your little friend.

Choosing small pet cages, the right one, greatly affects your little pet's overall health and activity. Providing your little friend with comfortable, sturdy, and well-ventilated cage will ensure he enjoys a well-lived life.

The most important factor in choosing small pet cages is that it should create more than enough room for your little friend. No matter which small pet you have - hamster, mice, rat, rabbit, among others - he will need a lot of space to move around and satisfy his playful disposition. Choosing cages that are too small may later lead to health problems.

You can choose from wired or plastic cages, or in some cases, aquarium. Choosing small pet cages that are made of chew-resistant metal is a good idea for long lasting protection. These are easier to clean as well, all you need to do is wife off the wire and you're done. It isn't as easy with plastic cages, especially ones that have multiple compartments and tubes. Like wire cages, aquariums are easy to clean, too, but can be too heavy to handle.

You wouldn't want a dirty pet, right? Then choosing small pet cages that are raised above soiled litter by about half an inch of grid mesh floor is the way to go. A slide out dropping pan is a must as well, for easy cleaning.

Also consider the cage wall spacing. There are small, medium and largely-spaced walls to choose from depending on your pet's size. Also opt for cages with secure side latch and large front and top access doors for secure pet handling.

Ventilation can be a major problem with plastic cages with compartments, trapping air resulting to poor air quality. This is also an issue with aquariums. In this respect, choosing small pet cages in wires again present an advantage because of its openness. Plastic cages, on the other hand, provide better protection against draft, and prevent sawdust, hay, or food from being push out.

If you got extra money to spend on your pet's cage, you can get one with rolling casters. This way, you can easily move your pet from one room to another for a change of scenery.

Choosing a small pet for a companion needs significantly less nurturing effort than having dogs or cats around. But low maintenance as they are, remember that small pets love activity. Nurturing their curiosity and energy by properly choosing small pet cages is the key to keeping happy little pets.

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