Small Animal Supplies (ID: 5013)
The Small Animal Supplies category, identified by ID 5013, encompasses products specifically designed for housing, feeding, and caring for small pets such as hamsters, rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas. Its full taxonomy path is Animals & Pet Supplies > Pet Supplies > Small Animal Supplies.
This category is intended for items tailored to small animals. Examples found in the US market include bedding materials like specialized paper or straw litter, wooden or plastic hideaways for security, exercise wheels, hanging hammocks, and specific types of hay or food formulated for small pets. It also covers structured habitats, cages, and playpens designed explicitly for these smaller creatures.
Products belonging to other pet categories should not be placed here. Items such as bird cages, cat trees, dog beds, fish tanks, or reptile terrariums must be mapped to their respective specific categories like Bird Supplies, Cat Supplies, or Reptile & Amphibian Supplies. Similarly, general pet maintenance tools, such as food bowls, grooming brushes, or medical supplies, belong in their own dedicated categories under the Pet Supplies branch rather than here.
Choose a subcategory instead of this general category whenever your product fits clearly into one of the specific sub-groups: Small Animal Bedding, Small Animal Food, Small Animal Habitat Accessories, Small Animal Habitats & Cages, or Small Animal Treats.
In your feed, use the numeric ID 5013 or the full path: Animals & Pet Supplies > Pet Supplies > Small Animal Supplies. While this attribute is optional, providing it improves classification accuracy; note that product_type remains your personal classification and does not replace this mandatory Google requirement.