Thread: cat carrier recommendations?

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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Elismom, thanks, the photo's really help put the size in context, and it was an extra bonus to see your furry friends hanging out, thanks.

Karena, that is exactly the same carrier I've got and it's great - folds down quite flat, strong, sturdy, not too heavy... I just find it gets quite unwieldy once your fur ball's in there as it's quite wide. If you're taller than me it might not be so awkward for you. Every time I take one of mine to the vets, the vet comments on the size of it, and every time I use it I wish it came on wheels! Great for carting both cats around in, and for long journeys as it's got so much room!

Originally Posted by Wendy1969

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! )
PetCargo® cabrio

Wendy - what size do you have the Cargo Cabrios in - I'm thinking a plastic one may be the way to go after all and these do look good.

Hi I've got thru quite a few carriers... not sure how I managed it but both my purple cabrios had the front dorrs broken, I mended one of them but the first had to go to the tip! I have also had a Ferplast carrier deassemble itsself when I was carrying it, yes the cat did get out but I caught him PDQ! I get a replacement from Pets at home, as the dodgy one had been brand new I have to say that the replacement one has never let me down, even crammed full of mega stud boy or a whole litter of kittens.

At the moment my favourite is the petz den folding one... but some of the cats are a bit startled when I pick them up in it as it doesn't have a solid floor, so it sags on take off!

Hope this helps... those sleepy pods do look rather interesting but I really would like to see how a really big male would fit in... and could he stand up in it, as Riley actually doesn't fit in the Cabrio any more! (not for more than a few minutes anyway)