Thread: cat carrier recommendations?

Originally Posted by Peter Galbavy

For now they all fit in. When the three first came home and their first vets trip it was like they were living in a cave. Now, double the weight and size, it might be harder but still plenty of room. Once they are grown, two will fit ok, but three ? but for short trips to the vet (for the chop... sssh!) it should be ok.

I agree with you I am sure they will be able to travel together still,I won't say a word to them,I am a bit mean at work though because when we have all the cats in for their ops & they are sitting all innocent in their pens I do luv to call out " Balls Away Boys",just can't help myself......

Our breeder told us to go for a plastic carrier but I thought a canvas one would be more comfy for Teddy - when we pick him up we have a two hour train journey to get through and I don't want him to get bashed around in a plastic one! What to do....eek!

I drove poor Jones all the way from Northumberland down to Tonbridge (280 miles!!!) in the Ferplast carrier, which has plastic sides and if anything I found that he just curled up and snuggled against the side, so wobbling around a little bit didn't bother him!

I would say though that if you're going on the train, the rigidity of the plastic sides might offer a bit of pretection from accidental bumps, or things getting jabbed against the carrier. I don't think there's a big risk of Teddy being thrown inside the carrier either way, I imagine he'll just anchor himself to the floor like Jones did!

Thanks for all your suggestions. I do like the idea of a canvas one as it's easy to fold up and put away when I'm not using it, which will be most of the time. I only need it to take him to the vet now and again or the groomer now.

I have a canvas one (for the same reasons - folds flat, easy to carry over your arm, etc) but I also have two Cargo Cabrios which all three of mine love (you can only fit one cat in each tho - you could get two in the canvas one - assuming your back can take the strain of hefting it up! )
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Originally Posted by elismom

I love our Sleepypods. I bought one for each cat. They are soft and plush lined with see through mesh so they can see out but the tight weave makes them almost imperceptible from the outside and the cats seem to feel safe in them particularly when we're at the vet and there are dogs around. We don't have a dog so it surprised me when 2 bounded into the vet's office there other week and neither boy even flinched. They just hunkered down in their carriers. They have a carrying strap and seatbelt fasteners so they're nice and safe in the car. Oh and the linings are removeable and machine washable which was nice the evening I brought kitty #2 home and he pooped about 1/4 mile from home...Isn't that always the way??
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I really like the look of the sleepypod but I'm worried that it won't be big enough - they're an expensive purchase if the cats outgrow them. How do yours fit at the moment? I really need to get a new carrier - I've got one the same size as Rachel and Jackie's and it'll easily fit both mc's fully grown. But once they're both in there it's a mare to lift by myself! And when one's in on their own they look swamped.

Originally Posted by elismom

I bought the Sleepypod Air in case I ever have to fly and also have the regular round one. Both cats fit very well. Eli's about 12 pounds now and Tiki's about 11. They could easily double in size and still fit. I like them because they are so plush and comfortable. The round one does enable them to sit up whereas the Air pretty much mandates that they lie down. The sides of the round one are firmer and it's just so cozy so I'd go with that one.

That's really helpful to know, thanks. I've tried every conceivable search parameter in google to see if an adult mc could comfortably fit in a sleepy pod and had absolutely no luck whatsoever! At the risk of being cheeky, if you ever have an opportunity to snap a quick photo it would be most helpful

Originally Posted by elismom

Any excuse for piccies right? You're incorrigible and I'll be happy to oblige!

Thought I'd been quite subtle but I guess not!!! You know we're all suckers for a photo...

The sleepy pod does look good but quite expensive for what I need it for. I did like the look of this one on Amazon too but it's not cheap either. I think the material ones look more comfortable though. If I were doing a lot of travelling with Simba think I would go for the sleepy pod. Love the pictures

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