Abstract: An absorbent fabric bag having an opening of sufficient size to admit an animal into the interior cavity and having at least one area for providing ventilation into the interior of the bag. The bag has a closing device to prevent the contained animal from exiting at will.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to improved pet toys that are safe and attractive to small pets having sharp teeth, such as ferrets. The chew toy of the invention contains from 41 to 60 weight percent (wt %) gelatin, from 10 to 40 wt % plasticizer, and from 10 to 25 wt % water. The toy simulates the texture and consistency of rubber, but will dissolve in the animal's stomach and is easily digested.

Abstract: A mated pair of sleeper bars (34) comprises a first bar (25) having one end (28') thereof notched to form two fingers (29') and three slots (31'), while one end of the second bar (25) is notched to form three (29) fingers and two slots (31), with the fingers (29) of one bar (25) adapted to fit within the slots (31') of the other bar (25'). The mating fingers (29 and 29') and slots (31 and 31') are drilled for insertion of a connecting pin (37) for pivotally locking the matched ends (28 and 28') of the sleeper bars (25 and 25') together. A plurality of compartments (42) are formed along the length of each sleeper bar (25 and 25'), each compartment (42) being adapted to receive and hold a container (44) filled with a fluid material.