Maintaining Snyder Cages

Like most working products you would purchase that have considerable value and life expectancy, you should anticipate some maintenance and care to keep your cages at peak performance. We want your client's pets to enjoy our warm comfortable kennels for many, many years to come.

Here are some helpful tips to ensure your cage units a long lasting future.

Do: Repaint any scratches on the exterior portion of your cage units with a commercial grade paint.

Paint can be ordered directly from Snyder Manufacturing Company or a close match can be obtained at most paint stores.

Make sure the paint has an enamel base if you do not purchase the paint from Snyder Manufacturing Company.

Do: Maintain the integrity of the cage unit's gate handle tension. Adjust the gate handle tension periodically for a smooth and accurate feel.

Snyder Manufacturing Company has a specific information sheet entitled, 'How To Adjust Your Gate Handles' and a gate parts list, should you require it.

Don't: Hose, steam spray, or overuse a wet application to clean the interior/exterior of your cage units!

Snyder cage units are a wood based product and should be treated like a piece of furniture.

Don't: Stack heavy objects or place containers with liquid on top of your cage banks.

Stacking heavy objects, like bags of dog food will eventually make your cage tops sag.

Liquid soaps & shampoos, disinfectants and other similar cleaning products, if spilled, will act as a paint remover and expose your cages to premature wear and tear.

Don't: Allow a damaged or broken gate to go unattended.

If you have a gate that has been abused to the point of having to replace some gate rods, or some gate hardware is missing, let us help. Talk to our technical support personnel to order replacement parts or for further information about gate repair available at Snyder Manufacturing Company. Tech Support: 800/422-1932.

800- 422-1932

Maintaining Snyder Cages