| abstract |
Enclosures for animals, including cages, kennels, and aquariums are provided wherein at least one side wall of the enclosure is lined along at least a portion thereof that is regularly exposed to animal wastes or other contaminants with a protective polymeric film having a layer of adhesive secured to one side thereof, which adhesive secures the film to the side wall. In a preferred from, the polymeric film comprises a fluoropolymer, each side wall has a smooth, solid inner surface to which sheets of the protective film are adhered side by side, and a lower portion of the inner surface of each side wall is covered in a manner that provides continuous coverage from one side wall to an adjacent side wall, i.e. around the periphery of a rectangular enclosure. The protective film makes it easier to clean animal wastes and other contaminants from the enclosure. |