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Dog Crate Pan

Submitted by on Wednesday, 28 October 2009No Comment

One of the most convenient aspects of owning a dog crate is the ease in which they are cleaned and maintained. One of the biggest reasons they are so easy to clean is because each dog crate has a detachable dog crate pan. These dog crate pans are designed to catch food, water or other wastage that would otherwise spill onto the floor or the bottom of the crate.

Dog Crate Pan

These crate pans however do have a limited lifespan. Crate pans can be accidentally broken during cleaning, worn down by the elements, damaged by your pet or simply expire their useful life at some point during their operation.

If you’ve found that your dog crate pan has not stood the test of time, don’t worry! There are a huge number of replacement dog crate pans available that are both cheap and high quality that will have your dogs home away from home operational again in no time at all.

What to look for in a Replacement Dog Crate Pan

Probably the most important aspect in choosing a replacement dog crate pan is to make sure you get the right size for your dog crate. Most good dog crate pan stockists will provide you with a list of sizings of their replacement pans and the size of crate in which they will fit. Make sure you measure your crate before purchasing a replacement crate pan to ensure that it will definitely fit your dogs crate.

Another important consideration when looking to replace your old worn out dog crate pan is to decide what type of material you would like your new crate pan to be. Plastic style pans are the cheapest and lightest material around, however they are not as durable and easy to clean as the more expensive metal or aluminum crate pans that are available. It is a matter of weighing up the costs and benefits of each type of dog crate pan to determine which will be the best pan for you.

Some other considerations you might like to consider when looking for a replacement crate pan include:

  • Is it safe for my dog – can your dog hurt itself on any unrounded edges or other hazardous pan designs?
  • How heavy / easy to maneuver is the new tray going to be – if you travel often with your dog, a heavy crate pan is only going to encumber your travels causing you and your dog headaches
  • Will it suit your home decor – if you are fashion conscious you can rest assured that their are enough different styles and colors of replacement pan that you will be able to match your interior design

Recommended Replacement Dog Crate Pans

Midwest Folding Dog Crate Replacement Pan 30in Midwest Dog Crate Replacement Pan

MidWest Dog Crate Replacement Pan’s are made from tough, long-lasting ABS plastic. This specific plastic pan is easy-to-clean and will last a lifetime under normal conditions.

These replacement pans will fit MidWest Crates but can be used in other similar sized and styled crates. Comes in a variety of sizes to fit a number of different sized crates.


Replacement Pan for K-9 Crate - 57336 - 36 in. x 24 in. Replacement Pan for K-9 Crates

A crate can become a negative place for your pet if it is uncomfortable and out of order. Replace a broken or worn dog crate pan to allow your pet to continue to enjoy his crate.


Therapet Crate Replacement Pan 30l X 19w Therapet Dog Crate Replacement Pan

The Therapet Replacement Pan for Therapet Dog Crates is a heavy-duty plastic pan that removes quickly for easy cleaning. It comes in a number of different sizes so you should have no problem finding one to fit your own pets crate.


Why not take a look at our other stylish dog crate accessories while you are here.

If you have any more questions about dog travel pans please don’t hesitate to contact us…we would love to hear from you!

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