Your pets cage is his home. That is where he eats, sleeps, plays, and spends alot of his time. When you go into a pet store, you are greeted with a wide array of various toys and accessories. But, not all of these are safe or apporpriate. Below is a checklist to help you choose safe toys and cages for your pet ...

Is it an appropriate size? Small toys can be destroyed and swallowed by big pets, and big toys can be intimidating to small pets. Cages need to be big enough to allow the needed accesories and movement.
Does it have any small, sharp, or loose parts? You do not want your pet swallowing any parts that come off a toy.
Is there any rope? If it is a rope toy, you may want to be wary. Rope toys need to be inspected for any frayed pieces that could catch toes and tails.
Can toes, heads, nails, beaks, feet, or any other small body parts become entangled in the toy or cage bars? Make sure the bar spacings are appropriate in the cage.
Is it easy to clean? Cages and toys that are easy to clean, encourage you to clean them more often, as they should be.
Are there any coated or painted parts that may be toxic? Be sure to inquire about these and do a little research into the individual product.
Is it practical? Believe it or not, some people buy products that are not only harmful, but are totally useless.
Is the design appropriate? Round cages, and really tall, thin cages, for example, are inappropriate for birds. Birds fly side to side, not up and down. What looks nice, might not always be the best thing. You also do not want toys that will clutter up the enclosure too badly.

Overall, use your common sense, do some research, and choose carefully. With some work you will end up with a safe, practical, and economical habitat for your pet.

**Coming Soon** A list of unsafe and safe toys, cages, and accessories for your pet!