| are a wide variety of dog and cat crates available in | | | | With either the wire cage or plastic crate you will |
| the markets today. The two that people have heard | | | | need to make sure you secure the right size for your |
| of the most are the wire cages and the plastic | | | | pet. Your pet should be able to lie down, turn around |
| crates. Lets take a look at each and see which one is | | | | and have three to four inches of extra head room |
| best for your particular pets needs. | | | | when he or she is sitting or standing. The right sized |
| Many wire cages are collapsible, fold and carry styles, | | | | kennel may seem too small to you but could be just |
| making them much easier to store and transport. | | | | the perfect fit for your pet. This is especially true |
| Some wire cages come with removable divider panels | | | | with small puppies. You don't want to buy a large |
| that can be expanded to allow your pet to grow. | | | | crate with a puppy as they may go over in a corner |
| Start out small and then simply move the panels over | | | | for elimination. Either get a puppy crate to use in the |
| when your dog grows to large for the space. Wire | | | | interim until he or she grows up or purchase one that |
| cages are easier to clean, especially the ones with a | | | | you can use throughout your pets life and add divider |
| removable plastic tray at the bottom. Other benefits | | | | panels to reduce the size of the area until they grow |
| to a wire cage are better ventilation and provide | | | | up. |
| better visibility for your pet. Pets like to see what's | | | | Any true pet owner can tell you the great |
| going on around them, and the wire kennels are | | | | advantages of having a kennel for your pet. Kennels |
| perfect for full view that makes them feel more part | | | | are used for everything from training to travel and |
| of the action. So, either a Square Back Cage for at | | | | more. If you have any problems with caging your |
| home or a Fold and Carry Cage are the two options | | | | animal, any veterinarian, professional trainer or other |
| for a wire pet cage. Both have durable, easy to clean | | | | pet owners who have used cages can tell you the |
| polyethylene trays and there is no way your pet can | | | | value of owning one. |
| escape from either. | | | | If you have any questions on Pet Cages or Posh |
| Plastic crates have advantages of their own. If you | | | | Pampered Pets, please call 936-520-2903. Our home |
| need to travel with your pet by plane, plastic crates | | | | office is located in Waller, Texas, with warehouses |
| are required by law on aircraft. Some owners feel | | | | located throughout the United States such as Detroit |
| that the plastic kennels are better for privacy and a | | | | Michigan (MI), Indianapolis Indiana (IN), Jacksonville |
| better sense of security for their pet. A high-activity | | | | Florida (FL), San Francisco California (CA), , Kansas |
| home may do better with a plastic crate, particularly | | | | City MO, Miami, Florida (FL), Raleigh-Durham, North |
| homes with small children. Check to see if your choice | | | | Carolina (NC), Washington DC, Los Angeles, California |
| is an airline approved dog crate before you purchase. | | | | (CA), Fayetteville, Arkansas ( AR), San Francisco |
| Crates should have flow-through ventilation on all | | | | California (CA), Columbus Ohio (OH). |
| sides and secure door locks with food/water cups. | | | | |