What to Look for in Dog Cages

When some people think of dog cages, they think
of something that is cruel, but the reality is
that these are a great way to give your animals
the freedom they need without keeping them
inside or really limiting their ability to move
around. There are some remarkably large and
sturdy kennels that are appropriate for all
sizes of animals, and they will provide your
animal with a certain level of safety as well as
the people on the outside.

What Should You Look For?

The first thing that you need to consider when
you are looking for dog cages is the size of
your animal and the reasonable amount of room
that they will need for their health, safety,
and security. If you have a larger animal, then
it goes without saying that you will need a
larger kennel or cage, but you should consider
not only the length and width of the structure,
but also the height.

What Are They Made Of?

You need to look for good quality dog cages
that are made from coated mesh wire and solid
framing. You will find some inexpensive products
that have bare metal that can not only cut you or
your animal, but it can heat up to very hot
temperatures when under the sun.

Most cages are simply four walls, but you will
also find some that have a floor and a ceiling
as well. If you are looking at a cage with a
flooring aspect, then you need to make sure that
there is sufficient room for drainage and that it
is easy to clean.

How Are They Assembled?

Because these are generally very large dog
cages, you will want to make sure that the ones
you are looking at come with all of the needed
hardware and sufficient instructions so that you
can put it together quickly. Obviously, your
animal's safety is the utmost importance, so it
should be simple enough to assemble so that
there is no room for error. The last thing that
you want is a cage that falls down or allows
your animal to escape.

What Type Should You Get?

Remember that your first decision will be the
size of the cage, which should be at least 25
percent bigger than your dog, but hopefully much
more, and that is if the cage is to be used for
short periods of time and usually indoors. If
your dog will be spending a lot of time in his
or her cage, then you will want to choose one
that is larger so that they can get the exercise
they need and the freedom that they desire.

There are some dog cages that are made for
indoors, some that are made for outdoors, and
those that are designed primarily for training
or travel. Before you buy any cage, ensure that
your animal will easily fit into it, not just
when they are sitting, but also when they are
lying down, fully extended. That will give you
an idea as to the proper size that you need to
buy.

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Dog cages are a great way to give your animals
the freedom they need without keeping them
inside or really limiting their ability to move
around.

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