Best cat carriers according to redditors
We found 87 Reddit comments discussing the best cat carriers. We ranked the 46 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 87 Reddit comments discussing the best cat carriers. We ranked the 46 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
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/
> 1- if he does something he knows is wrong
This is REALLY subjective. Dogs don't really 'know' what they are doing is 'wrong', they only know what behaviors are reinforcing and which ones aren't. What specific things are we talking about here?
Depending on how you handle the situation, you my actually be reinforcing the behavior. For example, if he steals a napkin are you chasing him down? Chasing can be a SUPER fun game, especially for a corgi. It is jumping on the furniture? This is a pretty self rewarding behavior and if they are not normally let up on the furniture it may reinforce guarding behavior.
Focus on specifics. If you just focus on the growling, you are only looking at the symptom, not the cause - and treating ONLY the symptom will not improve your situation. In fact, it only stands to make any anxiety or stress much worse. If he is having issues with guarding, check out this article.
Being an only dog for a period of time then getting a new dog can cause a LOT of anxiety. You may not recognize it immediately as dogs are pretty good at hiding their emotions and have a different way of communicating stress than we do, but the new dog is likely having an impact (even months later). You may need to revisit/retrain some behaviors with your corgi to help him feel confident and know what he SHOULD be doing.
> 2- When he's let out of his crate, he'll growl and jump all over her, barking and snapping.
99% of the time with corgis, this is more playful or 'herding' behavior than aggression. Corgis are extremely vocal dogs and use a fair amount of growling in addition to a variety of other noises. Our corgi can sound REALLY vicious when he is in play mode, but there is a very clear difference in pitch and posture between a serious growl and a play growl (but his play growl is WAAAY more exaggerated then his real one - again, if you were unfamiliar with him you would think he was a rabid beast dog, but he really just wants you to play tug with him). If it is first thing in the morning and he is jazzed, this can all contribute to his behavior.
First things first - don't let him out of his crate when he is barking/over excited. If you need to, let him out of his crate first. It may be helpful to get him into a down/wait position while he is in his crate before opening the door. Work on having him stay in that position until you cue otherwise. Open the door very slowly, if he gets up, close the door and walk away for 30-60 seconds and try again. If you can get the door 1/4 of the way open without him getting up, give him a treat and try to get it 1/2, 3/4, etc. It will take a few tries the first few times, but corgis are VERY quick learners and will pickup on what you expect.
Once he has a reliable wait with you at the door, you can start adding a bit of distance between you and him while he is still in the crate with the open door. Reward liberally and work in baby steps. Never put him in a situation where he is likely to fail or you will damage your training up to this point, you need to be consistent. If he gets up before he is cued to do so, the door needs to close and he needs to wait a period of time before you try again. You may also want to work on this behavior at other times, not JUST in the morning when he is really excited.
This will help reinforce calmness = getting out of the crate, not barking craziness. It is likely that he is just excited to get out and start the day - corgis are very zealous workers - it is likely he does it to your wife and not you because you have corrected him for jumping up on you in the past.
Check out these articles related to this behavior:
> 3 - It doesn't matter what we put in the bottom of it as far as a pan goes, she chews right through it.
What kind of crate are you using? Wire crates should have a wire bottom with a plastic tray in them. If she is chewing through that plastic tray, have you tried [a travel crate](Link: http://amzn.com/B003E77OEG)? Or even a Metal or Wooden crate (although if she is chewing through plastic/carpet/etc - she will probably be able to get through a wood one, too)? They also have crate covers like this.
More importantly than trying to find a reinforced crate, when is she exhibiting this behavior? This is inline with symptoms of separation anxiety or boredom/under exercised. Again, getting a reinforced crate may be good for the symptom, but if you do nothing to treat the cause you are still going to have problems.
If she does it while you are at work (for example), get her a LOT more exercise before you leave in the morning and don't feed her breakfast until JUST before you head out the door. Stuff a kong or two with her breakfast and freeze them the night before so she will have something productive to work on rather than chew through her crate. You can also leave in large deer or moose antlers - they are very hardy chews for dogs that will last a VERY long time. You can practice reinforcing her choice to chew on the antlers while you are at home and then start to leave them with her in her crate (if she proves to be able to handle them without trying to eat them).
GSDs are also prone to being escape artists. A bored shepherd in a crate is not going to have a happy ending. You may want to consider getting her (AND her corgi brother!) into day care a couple times a week or hiring a daily dog walker to help them get out all that extra energy. Both are RIDICULOUSLY high energy working breeds so they are going to need more then 2 or 3 walks a day - they are both going to need to RUN for a couple hours off leash or spend an hour or two each day working on high level obedience/sport training.
Our corgi can run for 2 hours+ off leash without missing a beat. Just yesterday we took 4 laps around the outside edge of a 20 acre dog park and he was outrunning most of the larger dogs there. Those little legs can MOVE! Your GSD is going to be on par if not need MORE exercise then that to really be able to relax.
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Overall, it sounds like you have a lot of focus on symptom behavior. "Leave it" is a good management cue, but "No" doesn't really hold much weight in the dog world. You are not really 'showing them who is in charge' by telling them no, you are just letting them know that they should probably wait until you are out of sight before doing that again (or, worst case, they get yelled at). Focus on managing the actual CAUSES of these symptoms and always look to reinforce behaviors you WANT and redirect/ignore/manage behaviors you do not want. It is easy to ignore a well behaved dog, but that is when you should be paying them the MOST attention. Shape behaviors by using things your dogs want (getting out of the crate, getting plays, getting attention, getting food, etc) as a reward. If your corgi lays down and waits in his crate with the door open, he gets to leave the crate. If your corgi chooses to do 'good' behaviors, he should get some attention, etc.
Corgis are REALLY good at knowing how to push your buttons and will do those behaviors if they think you should be paying them more attention. GSDs can be the same way - you have two highly intelligent working dogs on your hands!
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My guess is this
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!
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
These are approximations because I don’t remember entirely but:
Vet certificate: $80ish (all vets are different)
USDA: $38
Priority mail: $50??
Kennel: $150 (will add link below)
Check in at airport: $200CAD
Additional information:
Pet Carries must be IATA approved, here is a site that lists the requirements, however every airline has a special set of rules, but this list will get you started. http://www.pettravel.com/passports_container_requirements.cfm
Here is a document on preparing the pet and kennel for travel: http://www.pettravel.com/airline_pet_rules/preparing-your-pet-for-travel-as-checked-baggage-or-air-cargo.pdf
I purchased my carriers from Amazon. These ones: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003E6YYYK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Edit: tried to fix formatting, on mobile.
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.
It really is a great carrier. I was surprised at all it came with. Both of my cats fit, with the travel litter box, with plenty of room left over. Very nifty.
Pet Fit For Life Carrier
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.
Certain airlines have regulations about what kind of carriers are allowed. Assuming you're not checking your dog (which I would definitely not recommend), I would definitely get a carrier with a crossbody strap because it's very difficult having a handheld carrier when trying to get through customs, struggle with your luggage, etc. I've flown with my 18 pound dog with this carrier and had no problems.
For driving, we use a homemade version of this: https://www.amazon.com/Barneys-World-Hammock-Cover-Trucks/dp/B010BVN30G
Basically a loose hammock you string up between the headrests that gives a dog a good spot in the back seat.
For sleeping when camping our dog usually sleeps in the back seat of our truck in the same place that she is while driving. If you want something a bit more contained grab a crate designed for air travel ( https://www.amazon.com/Petmate-Kennel-Portable-Travel-Included/dp/B00AAPGA2W ) and strap it down in the bed or the backseat, we've used these for air travel in cargo and they are durable and easy to clean. You could also use this during transit if you are worried about accidents or the dog jumping up into the front (ours is good about staying in the back).
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btw super jealous of your camper, those look awesome, we usually just cowboy camp in the bed under the stars unless its going to rain then we pitch a tent.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LYHJBUT/ref=sspa_dk_detail_5?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B01LYHJBUT&pd_rd_wg=tX5hG&pd_rd_r=NYAAEHRGS489G6PBJP5Q&pd_rd_w=jIy6z
This is the carrier I use. Fits two comfortably, but not with the litter box in it, and takes up nearly my whole backseat so it might be too big.
Try a hard plastic travel crate, these are designed for transport. The door is metal, and so are the windows, but the rest is not. You can try covering the metal from the inside so he can’t see it.
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.
My cat loves this carrier. I see him sleeping in it when I’m at work. I like how easy it is for me to carry as well. I prefer carrying him in this over the hard crate.
Akinerri Airline Approved Pet Carriers,Soft Sided Collapsible Pet Travel Carrier for Medium Puppy and Cats (Medium, Grey) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D6QZHBS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_N2mODbHKH8HGR
Hi! I once made a ~20 hour trip with a 3 month puppy, so it can definitely be done :)
For various reasons, my puppy traveled with me in-cabin on a flight. The thing I have to recommend, very strongly, is that you get her a used to a comfortable crate/carrier, so she has a familiar "den" through the journey.
I got my puppy used to mine as much as possible - to the point where she preferred sleeping/playing in it, and loved traveling in it, never pee'd in it, etc.
Perhaps you can have one sent to your breeder?
This is the brand I used: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019K6QD32/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I'd also carry one of those portable water bowls, for water-stops, toys and a blanket, plenty of paper towels, and perhaps something to tackle nausea, in case your puppy unexpectedly feels sick on a long trip.
Good luck!
I found it on Amazon here
Depends on the height/length of your dog too, but some possible options are:
If she's anxious in the car, she might be anxious in the train too though—so maybe start with an even smaller trip to get her used to it.
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?
It's this:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0027P0Q2S/ref=s9_dcacsd_dcoop_bw_c_x_1_w
Yes, we bought the XL size for our cats. They are expensive, but totally worth it.
Thanks for the info! The one I’m considering now isn’t plastic, but it has a solid bottom and an opening from the top
https://www.amazon.ca/Sherpa-Original-Airline-Approved-Stitching/dp/B07D5FB8GM/ref=asc_df_B07D5DQ3C3/?tag=googleshopc0c-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=292950581749&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2111157529672617122&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1002199&hvtargid=pla-554219293655&th=1
I am sorry your dog is being so naughty. I have 2 rescue dogs, my first i have had from a puppy ( his mom was rescued while pregnant) he is uber pampered and has no idea what a rough life is. My second i got when he was 9 mths he had been treated horribly and abandoned so much, he also was separated from his mom and brother and was just so scared of anyone leaving him. When we first brought him home i just thought we would just not be able to keep him because he was a lot like your dog, ripped the house apart if he could not see us, broke out his crates, ripped all the doggy beds, he even chewed a golf ball size hole into our wall etc. we did dog training classes but it somehow made him listen and he got 1st place for obedience when i took him in the class instead of my husband who was so much better than me. It also helped me bond with doggy #2. We are still unable to leave the house without crating him but we finally found a crate that works (Petmate Sky Kennel for Pets from 30 to 50-Pound, Light Gray https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003E77OEG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_-RuCxbB7NAST0) he bounces it around sometimes but can't get out, he cracked a hole in one after abt 2 yrs so recently got another but it works. We can not give him a bed or blanket either or he shreds it. At night he no longer gets into stuff as we leave him with access to our room and once he can find us he remains calm. I recently heard from the person who has his brother that they also dealt with a lot of the same issues and now have a well mannered dog but also need to crate if they leave the house.
I know the solution or safest option for you maybe to rehome but also wanted to give you a positive story of how mine changed.
Thank you very much. This website was very helpful, and after reading through it I bought a sky kennel from Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Petmate-Kennel-Pets-90-Pound-Light/dp/B003E6YYYK/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1406763303&sr=8-3&keywords=sky+kennel) because it was available with Prime.
When we moved to Long Beach FROM Florida a few years ago, I had the exact dilemma with my cat. We opted for driving, as I just felt that the airport and plane experience would be too much for me and for my little one. The drive went absolutely fine, in fact I was more stressed about the cat during the trip then she was! A lot does depend on your cat's personality and her tolerance for the car ride. Plus I strongly suggest going to the vet and getting her checked out before you leave, ask them for sedating meds and for travel advice. My vet in Florida was really helpful. We bought a large soft-sided carrier for the back seat, it was so big we could fit her cat bed inside and I also added a few of my clothes that I hadn't washed so it smelled familiar. We only needed the sedation meds for the first day of the 3.5 day drive. As soon as the car got moving, she would look around for a little bit but then she would go right to sleep. No crying or whining at all. She slept most of the days away while we were driving, even without the medication. She didn't touch the "litter box" we had set up for her in the car, or eat much, until we got into a hotel room and I put the litter box down in the hotel bathroom. Getting her in and out of the car to the hotel room at the end of each driving day was a little stressful for me, as the soft sided carrier isn't for carrying your cat around in. We had our smaller hard carrier plus a leash and a collar for security during each transfer, and I either held onto her tight and walked her in my arms (with leash and collar on) to the hotel, or we moved her from the car into a smaller carrier designed for carrying around and then brought her to the hotel in there. She was a little freaked out by the first hotel room and hid behind a curtain most of the night, but hotel rooms two and three saw her lounging on the bed and acting quite normal after the first 10 minutes of adjustment. That's my experience, and every cat and every drive is different. Good luck with the move! If you're interested, the large carrier was a huge help; it came with a collapsible water bowl and litter box, both of which we used. Here is the link to the exact one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LYHJBUT/ (If you look at the customer photos, the first few are photos of my little one during our trip outhere.)
With car rides my cats have done better being out of a carrier , they were calm the whole time. Didn’t meow or anything. While putting them in carriers during a drive is a whole different story , they meow like crazy and get pissed. If you’re doing a carrier I️ would suggest something comfy , and bigger. My experience flying with my cats , they take the cats to a private screening room ( you go with them) and you take them out of the carrier in there. I️ would suggest maybe putting a harness on the cat if you are worried about them running away during this.
cat carrier I️ would suggest that if you want a carrier for the car since It comes with the small litter box.
https://www.amazon.com/Petpeppy-com-Original-Approved-Expandable-Expansion/dp/B019K6QD32/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?keywords=cat+carrier+airline+approved+underseat&qid=1568324498&s=gateway&sprefix=cat+carrier+air&sr=8-5
Carrier similar to mine
Six seater with the rear seats folded down allows for this https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003E77OEG
to be placed in the back for long distance.
Also by getting the 6 or 7 seats they install additional air vents so the rear is much better climate controlled.
Traveled hundreds of miles with a big pitbull safely secured along with the family. Pop open the rear hatch, set up the dog ramp https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07HH3XYF2/
at a supercharger and everyone gets a nice stretch.
Yeah I use this cat carrier.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KAWUHQY/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Both my cats pretty much sleep in it every night...
I have two medium dog crates that I use to transport my MCs. Started with one, but as they grew (and they do grow fast) I bought the 2nd one as it's easier to put one in each, rather than trying to keep the first one in the crate when I try to put the second one in. I just use them to take them to the vet.
I learned with my last cats that it was a lot easier to put a cat into a big crate than a small one, especially if the cat is uncooperative. :)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AAPGA2W/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I have flown with our two iggys, one 8lbs and the other 20lbs, multiple times both across the domestic USA and internationally (greater than 20hrs).
The little one has canine epilepsy so she rides with my wife and I in the cabin. We use the following carrier: http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00063433G/
The airlines are more than likely not going to check the carrier for size or anything. I put my kindle and other stuff into a medium sized sherpa carrier as my carryon as well so that after takeoff she'd have more room to lay around. On the long flights, we even would surreptitiously put her on my wife's lap underneath a blanket. The flight attendants didn't seem to care but we kept it discreet.
Definitely do not give yours any sort of tranquilizer. We gave her an herbal medicine to help her keep calm (http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0016H2G8U/). We gave it about 30 minutes before arriving at the airport and it lasted a couple of hours. She wasn't drugged out or anything...just calm.
Lastly, remember to reserve your pet's spot on the plane ahead of time and BEFORE you buy your ticket. This means talking to someone on the phone or in person and confirming that you can have your dog in the cabin with you. Then, after purchasing your ticket, call and make sure that they attach that pet reservation to your confirmation number/ticket.
Travelling with pets is tough but I'm happy to answer any other questions you might have.
I moved from New York to Denver 6 months ago, which is also 1800 miles! took us 3 days total. We used this safe carrier with hard bottom. We had 3 pigs so it was cramped, but my wife and I took turns driving and taking care of the pigs. We often "handfed" water from their normal water bottle and gave them lots of veggies like cucumber and romaine that have some water content in them. Its really important to keep them hydrated. They didn't mind the car ride itself, guinea pigs are really good at traveling. Hope the move goes well.
Do the back seats come out to make room for the kennels? If so I would fit 2 large kennels there.
Also, Amazon sells large kennels that attach to the backseat, this first one has a divider which would help with keeping the pets from being too crowded, these will also be good for a litter box:
Amazon Car Seat Kennel 1
Amazon Car Seat Kennel 2
if one can fit on the seat and one on the floor space below that may work.
I read this great review on Amazon for the cats and I'm sure it will help with dogs as well:
'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.'
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Also this thread has some good tips for using hotels that are pet friendly
https://new.reddit.com/r/moving/comments/e11avi/relocating_1200_miles_socal_to_northern_washington/
Leave the carrier out. We’ve always made it a the car carrier is just for transporting, particularly if it’s only one person available. Doesn’t just mean they’re going to the vet. Usually means they’re going to petco or something lol. They’ll happily get in and settle and watch curiously as I get ready.
We currently use this but we’ve used this when they were younger. The winner of their mini brawls was the one who got to be in the bag. The second one was a lot more fun for them to play in/around though (but it’s a lot smaller).
I used the Petmate sky kennel XL.
https://www.amazon.com/Petmate-Kennel-Portable-Travel-Included/dp/B003E6YYYK
Is your final destination Honolulu or one of the other islands?
I've seen people use this bag for similar-sized dogs. But, it probably isn't the most convenient thing to carry around.
Go for this one. It's the same one in grey under another brand and only $43CD
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01KAWUHQY
OxGord Airline Approved Pet Carriers with Fleece Bed For Dog & Cat, Large, Mineral Blue https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EW2WKZU?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
I carried/bused with a medium Sherpa for a year with my 10lb pup. I took it on a couple flights too. I didn't like how the carrier didn't have a mesh window at the top. This year, I switched to an Oxgord carrier. I like it much better from a dog's visibility standpoint. It's less sturdy though and can flop over compared to the Sherpa; that said, Oxgord's carrier is much lighter and IMO, easier to carry. They both have seatbelt loops if you drive, but I highly doubt they'll stand up in an accident compared to something like the Sleepypod.
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.
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
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.
How do you like yours? I ordered one like that for my pair... it opens on both sides. https://www.amazon.com/Expandable-Carrier-Airline-Approved-Designed/dp/B019K6QD32
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
No it's a collapsible one, both of my boys like them https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KAWUHQY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_gXY2CbADVZ3FT
I just got a sherpa carrier (http://www.amazon.com/Sherpa-Original-Deluxe-Carrier-Small/dp/B00063433G) and love it! I also have a 4 lb mini lop and the one that is for up to 8lb dogs is the perfect size. I found them really cheap at TJ Maxx!
Hi! I can help. I just brought by 28lb dog in the cabin from the U.S. to the U.K. (albeit, a completely different beast than UK > US) and did an exhausting amount of research leading up to it (original plan was to fly to Paris). I have also flown with her in the cabin within the U.S. on several long-ish trips.
Delta has no weight limit. They are the only airline I fly. Here's how I do it: My dog's carrier is a XL SturdiBag. I cut 2 inches off the baseboard to help it fit under the seat in a pinch. The height of the carrier is technically too big for most underseat areas but the top of the carrier flexes down to fit underneath the seat and, while I've had employees question me, I've demonstrated this feature and it has always satisfied them. There is a top "door" that I open and let my dog's head poke out. No one has every said a thing. Definitely book a seat in the larger section. This carrier fits pretty well under the first class cabin seats in the Delta A320 & 737 (these were domestic, however...Delta will no longer allow pets in business class going transatlantic. "Economy plus" will work fine though.).
To prepare the pup, I don't feed her before the flight. If it's a morning flight, she doesn't get breakfast. If it's a night flight, I feed her breakfast but not dinner. I take her water away a few hours before we leave and give her ice cubes and small amounts of water in flight. I do give her a vet-prescribed medication that reduces anxiety and is approved for air travel.
The other option, depending on your location, is the Queen Mary II from Southampton to New York. They have lovely pet kennels and the crossing takes 5 days. They do book up far out in advance but there are sometimes cancellations. I recommend ringing and asking if you are interested.
Please let me know if you have any questions. My dog has issues with cages but travels just fine in the cabin. I handled all her paperwork myself.
Hey how about the Small size for this carrier? https://www.amazon.com/Sherpa-Original-Deluxe-Carrier-Medium/dp/B00063433G?th=1
No problem. For reference, unless I am very much mistaken, the carrier in the OP is this, which is the same one I have. If you don't have a good travel carrier yet, I would (thus far, again, I'll try to update after the flight tomorrow) recommend it.