I'm going on a 2 day car ride with my 10lb cat. Would this be a good idea for her? If so, what size should I get?
1744750
I would say get a harness and a leash and see if she will go on her own when you stop. But if you are afraid of accidents I would get the small to extra small size depending on the size of the cat. =)
1744751
I wouldn't have tried to use this on a cat. I used it on a dog. I've taken my cats on a six day car ride before - a tear down crate with a temporary litter box and bedding inside was the only way to go. Your cat will shred any kind of diaper right off.
1744752
I have a 10 LB Dog and I use the Small size. It works for her overnight. She is 16 years old and goes in her sleep. I don't know what a cat would do. If she is used to a litter box maybe you should put one on the floor in the backseat.
83349
I use it for my ten pound cat, it fits perfectly, meaning the cat can turn around but not with much room. I would call it mini.
1688989
We bought a medium for our 10 lb. Havanese. It is quite large. She can certainly spread out which will be good for long trips, but I really wish we had purchased a small for daily car rides. This seat is HUGE in the front passenger seat of our car (and we have a 2014 Toyota Sienna - not a small car) and will not fit in the back seat.
1774523
I purchased the intermediate size which more than accommodates my 19-lb feline. Plenty of room to spare once she settles in. While cats and dogs take up space differently, my feeling is that the LARGE carrier would be a comfortable accomodation for your buddy, likely with room to spare for a pad.
312179
For quick trips, this carrier would work. But to make your cat more comfortable, I would go with this carrier (sold on Amazon) Petmate Kennel Cab in the "Large" size it's 26.2 inches long x 18.6 wide x 16.5 inches high for pets up to 15 inches tall. I'm going to try and give you the link, I'm not sure if they will publish a link. If not, just do a search for the exact name above and you will find it. Petmate Ultra Vari Kennel, 26-Inch, For Pets 20-25 Pounds, Bleached Linen
987971
I got a small. It fit perfectly. My cat is about 10 pounds and no matter what she wasn't able to get it off. However I give her a lot of credit for trying.
301071
I think it would be comfortable. It's about 1/4-1/2" thick, firm but cushiony, and the top is really soft. My older cats don't seem to mind it, beyond the normal reaction to being in a carrier. I'd probably add a blanket if our trips were longer than the 5 hours they typically are, though.
191996
my 3 cats are just under 10 pounds each. In the large, thy have room to move and turn around. The small would probably work, but for long periods it may be a bit restrictive.
312184
That's going to be a tight fit, but I think that it could handle it for short transports. I don't think that your cat would be completely comfortable on a long trip.
1777590
I haven't yet used my Pet Taxi, but I believe that a 12 lb. cat would fit ok......but forany cat larger that that, I would get a bigger carrier.
1572236
Ours fits nicely on the back seat. Straps in with the seat belts, so it's safe. We got a larger one, but you can squeeze it together a bit so that it's not so long. Then as your pet gets bigger, just let the carrier out more. I have a cat and have a good size tube, but I also have room for a blanket inside it too. It was an excellent purchase for us. I recommend it.
430872
I'm not a car owner, but if your cat will sit like this, I think it's a good investment. My dog which is same size as a cat likes riding in it. Hope this helps.
479976
My cat is just over 9 pounds and she fit -- but she hated the carrier and I felt it was too small for her. Your dog would likely not be able to move around much at all, which might be okay if that's what you prefer. I would say it's a gamble!
1357016
It should work. It seems sturdy and it's good for my 10 pound cat, but we haven't actually traveled with it yet. I just put her in it and carried her around the house. Of course she's not crazy about being in it, but she will have to get used to it when were riding in the car to short trips to the vet.
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I bought 3 of these - all for cats. One of my cats is 12 pounds, and she has tons of room. I would imagine that a small dog would fit...what my cats like best - the soft sides, the lambskin area to sit and that they can see out of all sides - they are less stressed than when they were put in the hard-shell carrier. I love them...bought one for my boss for christmas...not sure if this helps since I'm talking about cats....
2154239
my cat was 27 lbs. and 31" from head to tail and fit comfortably in the carrier. he could move around. it is too big to fly with. since cats don't walk on a leash, i love it. i could not carry my cat. we have taken car travels of 10 hours or more with no problem. at home, it's always out and sometimes he goes in there of his own free will to sleep.
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Hi! My cat is also 10lbs but I don't consider her fat lol! She's a perfect size. Maybe your kitty is a little bigger :) I just used my carrier last week to take my cat to get her nails clipped and it worked perfect for the short ride we needed to take. It's great because the cat can see out on 3 sides. It's perfect for us:)