Has anyone used this for car travel with a cat? I will be driving for quite awhile with my kitty & looking for a box that can fit b/t front/back seat. Thanks!
1979651
I used one and it held up very well. The litter level is very shallow , but I was surprised that there was no leaks whatsoever. My males pee backwards and I thought for sure it would leak through the back or side walls. But to my surprise.. no leaks anywhere..Hope that helps..I also kept it longer than I should have and added litter a few times before tossing it :) Barbara
335718
We traveled with our cat across the country, but did not use this in the car. She was honestly too scared during the driving portions to do anything except hide and sleep. As soon as we got to the hotel room, we would put this out (and lots of food and water), and she would eventually use it, usually in the middle of the night. If you have a big car, this might fit, but I'm guessing most cats will probably not want to use it in the car while you're driving.
1979652
Yes, I've used it in the back of my SUV, but the cats never went in it! It can fit behind the passenger seat if you pull it forward. Just because you have it, doesn't mean the cat will use it......good luck.
1979653
This was a little tall, depending on the type of car you are driving, I had to put it on the floorboard of the front passenger seat.
1597863
I just used this to take my Maine Coon Cat to Az and back to Maine which I used Southwests I placed the carrier under the seat in front of me the carrier is great and it fit fine under the seat. My cat was in this carrier for 12 hours and was great. I love this carrier and would suggest it for anyone who flies with an animal.
338089
It would work in the back, but because of the cylindrical shape it would need to be anchored to something so it wouldn't roll back and forth with pet movement and car motion. I use mine for 2 Bengal cats and absolutely love it. They do not mind traveling at all.
804844
I plan to use these carriers for my two cats to get them into the car and then let them out. I think it would be two restrictive to have your pet in there for three days. It you are using it to take your himmie to and from the car, then it should work. Ask you vet for guidance.
1920196
No. There is not ample room for 2 full grown cats. This item is soft sided and may not protect the cats properly. It is a good carrier for short car trips but not for air travel.
1185343
I could have slipped the seat belt through the carrying strap, but the sides are all soft and would permit movement if the cat were active. I've never had a cat which moved much once incarcerated. My cat hated this on sight--he unzipped it in less than a minute and walked out. I sent it back (at great expense).
1144089
Hello Lynn,It did work for me even though in the beginning he won't use it but after a couple of minutes insisting he did. I used on a long trip to east Europe and i most of the time i travel with my cat so i always bring one of this either on the carry on check bags. Also on the carry on i found a good bag to put it in so the litter doesnt fly all over and sometimes if kitty is uncomfortable during the flight i take him to the plain's restroom and open the box there.
1755419
My cat is only 8 months old so she does not weigh as much as your cats..however its pretty nice size inside i think they should be fine just be sure to have it in a corner due to the sizes of your cats jumping up it my cause it to Rick but..my cat booms all over it crazy not once had it fell over..i recommend this even if the larger car can't fit..there are many levels for he/she to lounge on
60060
I put mine in the back seat when there's a passenger...but I don't have a very big middle console (two cup holders, basically). Not sure how big your transmission hump is. It is useful, though! Wouldn't give mine up.
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.
674287
I have an average sized 10 lb cat, and I got her a size small. She fits just fine for a quick drive, but the small size might be a little too small for any long drives.
867417
It will not fit inside a car...perhaps in a large trunk if you use a tie-down for the trunk lid! The weight is the real issue (136 lbs.). It's definitely a "team lift" box.
2007799
I think this wold be a very good stroller for transporting a cat. When zipped, it closes up well, with no open spaces large enough for a cat to press itself through. Since cats are so clever, it might be a good idea to have ready some tiny bungies that could be used as extra security to keep the zippers all closed.
191577
I did not find it too small at all. In fact it seems larger to me than regular boxes. And the sides worked well. My cat is on the small side, though, at 7 lbs.
1749938
I do not recommend this at all for cats. Cats prefer enclosed and dark spaces to not stress them out. We tried to use this for our cat, and the cat freaked out and it climbed the barrier and squeezed through the opening at the top. This was within 20 mins of our 16 hr drive. We ended up putting the cat in a carrier with a towel over the carrier, and we heard nothing from the cat during the rest of the trip. To answer your question though, it does not have a 'gate'. You would put it up between either the backseat and the trunk area or behind the front seat and would just get the animal out via the trunk door or the back door. Hope this helps.
1234317
I would have to say, "No", at least for transport. I have two cats, and I just don't think they'd be comfortable confined together in the small size carrier that I have (I bought it for my Papillon). It's a really nice carrier though so a larger size might work if your cats get along really well (mine don't).
1065421
Yes! We had the same issue with one of our cats. This box is huge and deep. Works great for us.