Buy Travel Cat Carrier
I'm going to be driving 2,000 miles with my cat. What size/type of carrier should I buy her?
We're moving and will be traveling there by car. The trip should be three or four days total.
I can't decide if I should get her a smaller, cozier soft-sided carrier, or a larger plastic carrier to give her room to walk around and stretch her legs? I know cats generally like smaller spaces, but she's going to be cooped up in the carrier all day unless I let her roam the car.
Or maybe a small, cozy plastic carrier for easy clean-up in case there are any accidents? AHH! I don't know!
She's a smaller adult cat. 7 or 8 pounds, at the very most. We're not planning on moving for another two months, but I want to buy her carrier now so we can do some practice runs.
Also, any other travel trips are welcome.
I frequently travel with my two cats in a plastic carrier labelled as 'Large' and would comfortably fit a medium-sized dog. It gives them enough room to be comfortable, but doesn't overtake the car either. It fits perfectly in the middle of the backseat, facing forward so I can keep an eye on them. My trips are never quite as long as the one you're taking though, but since you only have one cat, this might be a good fit. Ideally, you could install a small litter area so you don't have to worry about accidents, unless you're one of the lucky few with a cat that will give warning when it needs to go. I've seen carriers with built-in litter sections.
I personally prefer the durable, plastic carriers to the fabric ones. The fabric ones are great for short trips and carrying your pet around to and from the vet etc;, but for a trip that long you'll need something bigger and more durable. I bought a small square cat bed that fits perfectly in the carrier and keeps the cats cozy. I also always bring a blanket along to toss over the carrier when they want some dark, quiet time for rest. I've learned to mostly ignore them while I'm driving too. I've found that as soon as they get my attention, they just want more, so I try and let them do their own thing and don't pay them any attention. I'll provide toys in the carrier, but they're not interested at all. If your cat doesn't travel well you can consider visiting the vet to get a mild sedative to make the drive easier on the kitty and you.
Best of luck!
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