Wednesday, June 7, 2017

Types & Uses of Cat Carrier

Cat carriers are a must for the cat owner. They are a means of safely transporting your cat (for example to the vet or a boarding cattery), by keeping it secure. 

A cat should always be placed in a cat carrier while transporting it, especially in a car. An unrestrained cat in a vehicle is a danger not only to himself but the driver and other road users and pedestrians.

Carriers come in three basic types:
  • Cardboard carrier
  • Soft carrier
  • Hard carrier
Cat Carry Bag
  • Cardboard carriers can be used as an emergency, but they really aren't very strong and can easily break. They may be okay to use when transporting a kitten, but should be avoided unless absolutely necessary in older/heavier cats. As cats can often be stressed when being transported, they may also urinate or defecate, which would weaken or destroy the cardboard. 
  • Hard carriers have the advantage of being easy to wash if there is an accident. But they can be bulky.  
  • Soft carriers take up less storage room, so may be of benefit in households where there are several cats.

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