MidWest Homes for Pets
checked, early 2026The default name in wire crates and small-animal cages — Life Stages and iCrate for dogs, Critter Nation and Guinea Habitat for small pets.
What changed since our reviews: The crate lines the old dog reviews named — iCrate, Life Stages, Ultima Pro — are all current, as are Critter Nation / Ferret Nation and the Guinea Habitat. The Wabbitat folding rabbit cage continues.
Current line-up
Long-running lines as of early 2026, compiled . Source: midwesthomes4pets.com/. Properties, not prices.
| Product / line | For | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| iCrate | dogs | Wire crate | Single/double door folding crate, 18–48 in |
| Life Stages | dogs | Wire crate | Heavier gauge with divider panel |
| Ultima Pro | dogs | Wire crate | Professional-gauge triple-latch crate |
| Critter Nation | small-pets | Multi-level cage | Full-width doors; rats, ferrets, chinchillas |
| Ferret Nation | small-pets | Multi-level cage | Same platform tuned for ferrets |
| Guinea Habitat | small-pets | Guinea pig pen | 8 sq ft canvas-bottom modular pen |
| Wabbitat | rabbits | Rabbit cage | Folding wire home with slide-out pan |
| Exercise Pens | dogs | Playpen | 8-panel pens in several heights |
As reviewed here
Every product of theirs our own guides picked — real coverage from the reviews, not re-checked against today’s shelves.
| Guide | Section | MidWest Homes for Pets picks |
|---|---|---|
| Ten Best Ferret Cages of the Year [Reviewed] | Small Pets | Midwest Deluxe Critter Nation; Midwest Ferret Nation Double-Unit Ferret Cage |
| 10 Best Hamster Cages | Small Pets | Midwest Critterville Arcade Hamster Cage; Midwest Small Pet Playpen |
| 7 Best Indoor Rabbit Hutches, Pens, and Cages for Your Beloved Hopper | Rabbits | MidWest Homes for Pets Habitat Cage; MidWest Homes for Pets Wabbitat Folding Rabbit Cage |
| 10 Best Guinea Pig Cages for Your Small Pet | Small Pets | MidWest Guinea Habitat |
| Best Rat Cages: 10 Products Ranked and Reviewed | Small Pets | Midwest Deluxe Cage |
| Best Iguana Cage: 10 Products Your Pet Can Call Home | Reptiles | Midwest Deluxe Cage |
| Best Degu Cage: 10 Top-Selling Products Reviewed | Small Pets | Midwest Deluxe Critter Nation |
| Best Cage for Mice: 8 Products Your Furry Friend(s) Will Love | Small Pets | Midwest Critterville Arcade Hamster Cage |
| 7 Best Gerbil Cages Your Furry Friend Can Call Home | Small Pets | Midwest Critterville Arcade Hamster Cage |
| Best Water Bottle for Rabbits to Keep Your Bunny Hydrated: 10 Products to Give a Try | Rabbits | MidWest Homes for Pets Small Animal Water Bottle |
| 10 Best Chinchilla Cages | Small Pets | Midwest Homes for Pets Playpen |
| 10 Best Toys for Happy Ferrets | Small Pets | MidWest Homes for Pets Ferret Nation & Critter Nation Accessories Kit |