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Although I consider timothy hay to be the most essential guinea pig products, a hiding place is not far behind when it comes to piggy basics. Guinea pigs are prey animals and need a place in their cage where they can hide out and feel secure. Many other pocket pets, like ferrets, also like their own private place.

The Super Pet Igloo is the perfect solution. It's lightweight, portable, and comes in a variety of sizes to fit your species of pocket pet.

Just set it in the cage and watch how quickly your furry little friend will make itself at home.

You can easily grab the Super Pet Igloo and put it in your pocket pet's playpen during exercise. Even though animals like guinea pigs often like to run around and explore during floor time, they enjoy having a secure spot to run into if they get startled.

A Perfect Hiding Spot For My Piggies

I got Super Pet Igloos for both of my guinea pigs. They're caged separately, since they're a male and female and I don't want to contribute to the guinea pig overpopulation problem. They're both social creatures, but they also value their alone time. Their igloos let them feel secure when they hide and relax.

If you want access to your pet, simply pick up the Super Pig Igloo and voila! You can easily handle your guinea pig, ferret, or other critter. It feels nice and secluded to the animal, yet it's accessible to the owner, too.

Even though the door of the Super Pet Igloo is small, the interior area is quite spacious for the animal.

It has air holes in the roof to help increase air circulation so your furry little pet doesn't overheat.

My guinea pigs love their Super Pet Igloos so much that they'll often drag things inside. I give them timothy hay stuffed inside cardboard tubes, and they move the tubes into the igloo doorways so they can much at their leisure while sitting inside their hideaways.

Durable And Easy To Clean

The Super Pet Igloo is sturdy and holds up to quite a bit of use and abuse. Some pocket pets love to chew, so they'll damage it eventually, but most will get months, or even years, of service out of this item.

Many pocket pets are messy, but fortunately the Super Pet Igloo is made of easy-to-clean plastic. If it ever starts to get yucky, a good scrubbing with hot water restores it to good condition.

If you need one of the larger Super Pet Igloos for your animal, make sure you've got enough space in your cage. Many pet store cages are inadequate in size for bigger pocket pets like rabbits, guinea pigs, and ferrets. If you buy a cage, get the largest possible model. Otherwise, consider making your own to give your furry companion enough room to roam. For example, many guinea pig owners make custom cages out of coroplast and storage cube grids.

Easy To Find

The Super Pet Igloo is easy to find online and in pet stores. It's carried by major chains like Petco and PetSmart, and if you buy it in the store, you can see the colors firsthand before you make a choice. However, you might find it a little cheaper online.

I also like purchasing this item in person, at least initially, so I can see the size and make sure my guinea pigs will fit inside. Once you're familiar with the sizing, you can order future igloos online if you find a better deal.

Expect to pay between $3 and $13, depending on the size of your Super Pet Igloo and where you buy it. If your pets get along, you may be able to get by with a single igloo that has a large enough interior for both animals. Otherwise, get two if you have the space so you don't have any conflicts.