(Part 2) Best cat carriers & strollers according to redditors

I am not certain if it's the one that the OP has, but this is the one that I own for my Sweetheart.

Strollers are definitely a fun way for indoor kitties who don't take well to harnesses to get some outside time!

Amazon! Let me see if I can link you one without fucking the link up https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MCXZZWN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_O8LOCbYPXR5FT

I recommend a soft case that at least has a steel frame.

My cats and I like this one a lot.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AO0YGKU/

My guess is this

I swear that my neighbor who lives in a different apartment complex across the way from mine has a dog that barks at its own shadow. That mutt was yapping at 6am this morning and throughout most of the weekend. I recently purchased a dog whistle (20ft range) that apparently trained the neighbor to shush her dog rather than the dog itself. I think I have to ratchet it up one def con level with this (50ft range): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PBFVN5B

I have a gigantic carrier that I use for vet visits & such, and my coon loves it. It's this: PetLuv Soothing "Happy Cat"... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AO0YGKU?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

I have a Catit Senses 2.0 Food Tree that she loves to use. I keep a pile of her dry food in it, and she enjoys getting the food out. Also have the little track with the ball in it that goes with it. She used it a lot as a kitten.

If you want to harness train your cat, you should start very early. I waited a bit too long so it's been difficult to train her.

We have the Booda Petmate Clean Step Litter Dome for her. She is surprisingly small (only 11.5 pounds at a bit over a year old even though she is purebred, has free grazing dry food, she is fairly lean and long), but it works well for her.

I HIGHLY recommend getting a Litter Genie. Best investment ever if you have a cat in general, makes it a lot easier to get in the habit of scooping the litter once or twice a day. Doesn't smell at all.

Get a cat tree. One of the carpeted ones. We tried to just go with a nice wood one, wince we are picky about decor, but it wasn't enough to satisfy her climbing urge. We had to use double sided tape on our doorways to get her to stop climbing them until we got a second tree.

Idk about coons in general, but for toys with Khaleesi, she loves the laser pointer (of course). Her favorite toys are bottle caps and crinkled up balls of foil. She plays fetch with them.

Food-wise, I feed her Taste of the Wild dry food and Weruva canned food. Her fur is in great condition, very soft and shiny. She eats Purebites freeze dried shrimp and Vital Essential freeze dried chicken treats. Do brush your kitty as frequently as possible, don't neglect behind the ears, their armpits, or the rear leg fur. The hair there is more fine and will matt easily. Also check their tail for mats regularly, or you will need to get them shaved. My groomer recommends a metal comb with 3/4"ish long bristles.

Hope this helps!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0797DGZ38/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_wZPBDbQ7FFK71

This is the one I got! Kitty loved it and pretty much slept the whole time. Some times he didn't even want to get out 😃

The air holes appear to be on the sides that aren't head on to the camera. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01K1QXZAE?psc=1

Sure do! https://www.amazon.com/Pawsse-Comfort-Carrier-Backpack-Outdoor/dp/B0797DGZ38

https://www.amazon.com/Vedem-Transparent-Backpack-Breathable-Carriers/dp/B07GCW4V9C

https://www.amazon.com/AerWo-Carrier-Portable-Outdoor-Backpack/dp/B00VW8KSLU/ref=sr_1_7?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1472759586&sr=1-7&keywords=dog+carrier

or

https://www.amazon.com/Pet-Gear-Traveler-Rolling-Backpack/dp/B0028ZCCCE/ref=sr_1_25?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1472759586&sr=1-25&keywords=dog+carrier

We're going to get this one. Bob is obsessed with being outside but he's an indoor kitty and has slipped through his harness in a panic when other people have come too close or he's startled. Thankfully when he's gotten out of his harness he always bolts back into our apartment, but we figured this was a more secure way for him to enjoy the outdoors.

We use this one for car camping. https://www.amazon.com/Necoichi-Portable-Ultra-Carrier-Zipper/dp/B00O1PKUJG/ref=mp_s_a_1_8?keywords=Lightweight+cat+carrier&qid=1555507745&s=gateway&sr=8-8

It basically stays inside the tent next to me so if anything happened, like an animal wandered into the campsite or something, and she freaked out, she couldn't hurt herself and get out of the tent. I don't transport her in it, its just an added safety measure for sleeping. She gets my GG sit lite pad to sleep on too. But if feel like if I could ever get her into a pack, this could be carried on trail and be a nice UL sleeping set up for her too.

There's a couple of these on Amazon, they are kinda like those pop up laundry bags.

Here's a great foldable carrier. I love this thing. Doesn't take up a bunch of space when not in use and is really sturdy.

I bought a bed and my cat never uses it. She would rather snooze on a window sill or a pillow. You never know what they will like.

As for toys, cats like all different things. Mine isn't into balls, but she loves these little soft mice toys. I get them for $1 and I have a bunch stashed because she loses them. I also have one of these, my cat likes it because she can lay down and still play with the ball. You just have to experiment. Boxes are always good.


Make sure you provide something for scratching. My cat enjoys the cardboard scratchers much more than an expensive carpeted one I got. Positive reinforcement for using something to scratch and move them from the area if they're scratching on something inappropriate. Always provide an alternative. One last thing, if you find your kitties nails are becoming an issue, I've had great success with trimming and capping my cats nails with vinyl nail caps.

He's in one of these: http://amzn.com/B0186P9RYU

hey! my sheeb came in a crate that is about this size and model. i changed the fasteners to stainless steel nuts and bolts, as those plastic things look flimsy. he used that crate for about 2 months, and then i got him a large cage, not unlike this one, but he never really uses it anymore. ever since he's been house trained, i leave him loose in the apartment, with all the doors to the bedrooms and bathroom closed.

i was worried that he'd chew up the furniture or something like that, but he plays with his toys, sleeps, and has access to food and water.

He’s a small corgi, he’s fully grown and about 23 lbs. My other Pembroke boi is 34 lbs. Both are healthy and not overweight!

I bought this one in size XL:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JYWTVQV?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Thanks! Something like this? https://www.amazon.com/Carrier-Pet-Carriers-Portable-Airline-Approved/dp/B01N4HQ2BR/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1496355106&sr=8-1&keywords=small+dog+travel , wouldn't a bird require something a bit more sturdy?

I have this one for hiking with my 12 pound senior dog and he likes it. I also have a sling that works pretty well. You may want to order a couple of bag types and experiment since different dogs have different anatomy and preferences.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01N4F2CHD?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_pd_title

Haha! I'm surprised she fits!

I used to have one that we bought especially for dogs. Here's a pic of my bully in it. https://m.flickr.com/#/photos/supadoggie/2922522535/

This is the one we got: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005CC5NH6/ref=twister_B006B7ZE98

There are holes on the side and I found this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01K1QXZAE?psc=1 which seems to be the same just with two stickers on it

This is awesome... How do you like the outward pack? I bought the nicrew backpack which hasn't arrived yet. I wan't to get little Whiskey on the bike with me. http://www.amazon.com/Nicrew-Front-Carrier-Backpack-Black/dp/B0186P9RYU/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1458243908&sr=8-7

I am in the process of looking for a cat carrier, and read this review on Amazon and I think it's a brilliant idea that you can utilize:

'We recently moved from California to Texas, and while we had our personal possessions shipped we took our cat, a spry 18 year-old kitty on our road trip with us. We ordered the carrier early, put a small blanket that smelled like her family in it, and placed it in the sunlight in one of her favorite spots to lay, in place of her bed. In under 3 days she was going in and out of the carrier like it was her bed. We made the trip across the western states from roadside attraction to roadside attraction, and she made the trip with ease, we are very happy with the purchase.'

that review was for this carrier: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KF6S1P5/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?smid=A20F67UEDX1TJT&th=1

But they also have 'extendable pet carriers' which I'm sure the cat would appreciate having more leg room:

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=extending+pet+carrier&i=pets&ref=nb_sb_noss_2

this one can hold a litter box and food

https://www.amazon.com/SportPet-Designs-Portable-Waterproof-Collection/dp/B076MD53NT/ref=sr_1_47?crid=XHXCHNHHCZ7&keywords=cat%2Bpet%2Bcarrier&qid=1574645232&s=pet-supplies&sprefix=cat%2Bpet%2Bca%2Cpets%2C202&sr=1-47&th=1

I’ve seen a lot of people use one like this. Cat Capsule Backpack Bubble, Space Capsule Pet Carrier Backpack for Small Dog, Transparent Waterproof Cat Hiking Travelling Backpack, Airline Approved (Dome Green) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q2PW6B2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_XXxzDbC1807CJ

this is what amazon sent me on the first try...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015JWK35U/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

see how it says small dogs / cats? my cat is just 15 lbs and he looked like a sardine in this thing. they broke it just playing around the house.

tried this. lulz. destroyed in minutes.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01L84VT9C/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Now I use this. No way kitty gets out.

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-23-Inch-Two-Door-Top-Load-Kennel/dp/B00OP6SVJW/ref=sr_1_22?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1525018730&sr=1-22&keywords=dog+crate

If your cats are anything like mine, they will refuse to use the bathroom during the travel period anyhow. :)

I think she would survive the 15 hours in the carrier with breaks -- though she probably won't be that happy. The rare times we've done long car rides with the cats we've used a soft-side kennel in the trunk to give them a little more breathing room.

Amazon. There was a coupon on vipon.
The medium fits at about 7 lbs, the large will fit probably up to 11 lbs.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N4F2CHD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_3-RZDb2HZ97SZ

Most cats will not need to relieve themselves during a drive unless there are special circumstances (or they're angry....), but if you allow them to relieve themselves up until it's time to leave they should be fine. Your local pet store will have disposable litter boxes with cheap clay litter in it so you can pack their regular litter box and set the disposable one out and then toss the whole thing on your way out the door. I buy this one for a few dollars - idk why it's showing up so expensive online, it's around $4 when I bought it last month!

You can get a tranquilizer from your vet and it works really well, you can also look into getting a carrier like this which is the one I have and I love it. My 12 lb cat fits in it pretty well and has ample room to spread out when the sides are folded out when we're sitting somewhere.

I harness and leash my cat, but I've trained him since he was a kitten so he walks on it since we travel a lot (flying and driving). Even if they don't pee when you walk them, getting up and stretching is really good! Prevents blood clots, just like in humans. I recommend one like this because they can't pull out of it. Cats are sneakier than dogs in pulling out of harnesses!

If your cat doesn't like travel, I really would recommend getting a tranquilizer from your vet. Not enough to knock him out, just enough to make him chill and drool-ey.

Also, if he gets carsick, Nutrical is really good to have! And/or pumpkin/sweet potato baby food (you can get a can of pumpkin - NOT pie filling, just regular pumpkin - but it doesn't have the fancy sealeable lid like baby food does). My cat really likes the sweet potato and chicken or the regular pumpkin mixed with the chicken baby food. It works, plus there's more moisture in it to help rehydrate them after being sick.

Yep! It's this one we ordered: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005CC5NH6/ref=pd_aw_sbs_1?pi=SL500_SS115
It's a little bit pricy but soooo worth it! It's a jogging stroller so it's really smooth and doesn't jostle them around.

Thanks! I did get that size for the wire one but for travel I'm leaning towards this, too small?:

Petmate Sky Kennel for Pets Up to 15-Pound, Light Gray https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003WQTT1A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_VlmHzbZMHMZP1

Hmm I'm actually considering buying this now for my JRT mix.