can this be folded - the wheel part - so that i could use it as a carrier to take my cats, especially my large main coon to the vet in the car? He is 24 inches long and 18 inches high + another foot of tail. He weighs 18 pounds-hard to carry
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I don't think so. However I think these strollers are great for large cats. I have the Happy Trails model for my 6kg cat and it is so much easier to get him to go in that as he refuses to use a normal carrier. Maybe worth using a dog seatbelt harness to keep the cat on seat of car before transfering to stroller at the vets.
1526054
When I take mine to the vet--all about the same weight as yours, the bottom sags on the carriers. So for short trips from the car to the vet office it's not a problem. I wouldn't go for long walks in the countryside with this stroller. Some people were talking about the wheels wearing out pretty quick too. Just use it for vet visits and it'll probably last years.
770758
We also have two 15lb cats. This would be no problem in a short term situation. One word of advice; don't rely on the handle too much without some sort of reinforcement. 30lbs would make the handle awkward if you are getting it in and out of a car. By size it is just as awkward. Our use is for air travel, but in getting them used to the carriers with vet visits, it was more cumbersome than expected at times. However, it isn't too large; we found nothing "just one step smaller".
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the wheels maneuver wonderfully. in the medium I was able to fit 2 cat that weighed a total of 18 lbs for 2 it was a liitle tight. it should be okay for 1 animal I would recommend the large size. Just make sure when you are flying you get the window seat on an aisle that has 3 seats. the space is larger to store it in.
1610368
The dog would probably fit, but don't try to lift it. I returned it after I put two of my cats in it and when I tried to carry it, the door came off because it pulled out when the carrier flexed with their weight. The two of them together weighed about 30 pounds.
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First of all, I think that the smaller size carriers are too small for a 40-lb dog. Maybe the larger-sized carrier (Med or Large) would have the internal room needed. Then there is the question of structure. The smaller carrier has a metal tubular framework that seems strong enough to carry a larger dog. However, the floor of the carrier is nothing more than the canvas stretched over the metal framework. It may be adequate, but to me it seems that the concentrated weight of a 40-lb dog would stretch and maybe deform the canvas floor. I have also used the larger sized carrier (not sure if it is M or L) to carry two cats. It has the same canvas floor as the smaller ones, but there are two nylon straps sewn across the flooring fabric to reinforce the bottom. The total weight of the two cats is somewhere near 20 pounds and the floor was perfect. I'm guessing the larger carriers have sufficiently reinforced floors to carry whatever the recommended weight load is for that carrier. Okay, so a larger carrier is probably good from a structural point. The problem I had carrying two cats is that even though the 20 or so pounds isn't much, the length/width/depth of the carrier, made it awkward for one person to carry it. I did, but I am 6 feet and 200 pounds - still it was sort of clumsy to carry either by the hand straps or the shoulder straps. The smaller gals at the vet clinic could not effectively carry the carrier with the two cats. If there were two of them (one on each hand strap), they managed well enough. Remember now, this was 20-something pounds and not 40 pounds. Moving your 40-pound dog will most likely require one person on each side of the carrier or you doing it alone, hunched over with the shoulder strap while you schlep your feet along.
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My dog just reached 6 lbs and it is large enough for him to sleep in, use it in place of a kennel at night. It is just large enough for him and folds easily. It would probably tip over easily with a larger dog. He is very hyperactive and has had no problems with it. We use it for travel. It does collapse easily though. My cats love to sleep in it. It is a very good travel kennel as it folds easily and is portable.
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I would not recommend using this for a cat. You would be better off purchasing a $35.00 pet stroller from Amazon. It would be much more secure and I am certain the cat would prefer the stroller to the dog carrier backpack. I have purchased one of the $35.00 strollers and it works great.
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Inside its about 26x17, yes big enough for two cats. Wheel to Wheel is 41 and wheel to top of handles are about 38 (rough dimensions but close enough). I use it to bring my bulldog to the vet, and wheel her around town, it's an awesome stroller! I does collapse, and the handle does easily come off, to make it smaller to fit into a car. I haven't tried that yet but am doing it tomorrow for the first time, and I do believe it will fit into an SUV.
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Not totally sure. My cat is 14# and had no trouble. It's just like a baby stroller. 20-25# if the length was under 19" there is head room for Sunshine to have a full sit up position and she is 16" long. This will not collapse. Just wonder about enough head room.
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I would not try to carry my 15 lb cat very far in it. It is a light soft plastic. Perfect for in the car long trips. When I carried it, I kept my hand on the bottom of it. I would classify it more as a home away from home that is very roomy and perfect for trips, or in the house. I would not use it to take a pet to the vet, etc.
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My largest cat is 18 or 19 pounds and this crate fits him with room to spare. Cats mostly curl up in it (I put a mat on the bottom), so I don't think your cat's measurements would be a problem for short trips. My only concern would be the handle's ability to hold the weight. You might want to tie a strap around it for extra security.
1933360
I would say no. My cats would definitely not fit let alone not be able to stand up in this carrier. On the packaging it says for up to a 9 inch dog so I would go by that standard. If your cat is only nine inches tall from foot to head you would be ok but in my opinion it would be very tight fit and they wouldn't be able to even stand up.
2186022
When folded it is 2' tall and about 5" across. Folds like a "soccer mom" chair. My 10 pound dog fit on it with room for a large cat. It is slippery, and my dog was old and in "doggy hospice" so we put a folded blanket on it. It worked out very well.
902479
In my opinion, If your trunk is not deep then I would say no. It folds like any other carriage but it is wide. It just fit in my Dodge Charger. I hope this helps.
1832893
The back is something we never tried to fold down. The chair easily spread a open and closed though. It weighs 34 lbs and I can hoist it -- think of it this way, can you get a 40 pound suitcase into your car? If you answer "yes" then this chair is no problem. Take the footrest off -- they fall off anyway but are super easy to put in place.
1210548
It can not be folded at all. With larger foot and spring I think laying it diagonal in a large enough suitcase might be awkward as well. See height measurements. However, I've traveled extensively w this and it fits fine in overhead bin