Accessories For Large Dog Crates
While large dog crates are designed to keep your pet safe and secure, some pets need a little extra attention to feel most comfortable in these cages. To help keep your dog feeling comfortable while in their “pet motel”, a variety of accessories have been made for just this purpose. For example, food and water dishes can easily spill over inside these crates. A clamp-on bowl system can be attached to the wall inside to keep this from happening. Dogs of all sizes and ages can feel uncomfortable on a hard metal or plastic surface. A floor liner pad keeps their joints from hurting while lying down.
Crate Floor Pad
Floor pads are essential for any crate where dogs will be kept for any extended period of time. A company called Midwest who makes crates also makes floor pads to go along with them. The pad should be fluffy enough so that the dog’s joints, specifically their elbows and knees, do not press against the flooring. The length and width of the pad should match the dimensions of the crate, however a small section can be left open to accommodate food and water bowls. Machine washable crate pads work best, as they can be cleaned easily after accidental messes and spills. Soft polyester fluff makes up the interior of most pads. If shedding does not come off in the washing machine, it can be removed with a sticky roller.
Snap-Fit Food Bowls
These special bowls are designed to snap onto the sides of metal mesh dog crates. This completely eliminates the issue of spilled bowls, which can easily happen as your pet adjusts themselves in the confines of the crate. The snap bowls can be placed off the ground yet at a height that your dog can reach. To attach, simply place the bracket through the mesh using the wing nuts. The bowls snap to the bracket and can be removed as needed for refills. This handy system is a great option for pets who spend any length of time within their cages.
Crate Caster Wheels
Ideal for unwieldy larger crates, these casters allow large dog crates to be rolled around on the floor. Large crates can be heavy and difficult to move, especially if the dog is inside at the time. These casters attach to any portion of a metal crate where two wires intersect. A caster sits at each corner for superior stability on any large dog cages.
These accessories not only help you, but help your dog too. There are even more accessories not covered in this guide, such as pet ID tags which attach to the crate to identify your pet during travel. These tags can be especially important for crates traveling in the cargo section of airplanes.
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