Hi, great reviews and questions--very helpful. For those using this for two cats with the divider lowered, would you suggest buying the regular, non-divided X Large bag instead? My cats like to snuggle together...was wondering which bag would be a better choice. Thanks in advance :-) Hi, great reviews and questions--very helpful. For those using this for two cats with the divider lowered, would you suggest buying the regular, non-divided X Large bag instead? My cats like to... » Read More Hi, great reviews and questions--very helpful. For those using this for two cats with the divider lowered, would you suggest buying the regular, non-divided X Large bag instead? My cats like to snuggle together...was wondering which bag would be a better choice. Thanks in advance :-) « Show Less
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We bought the large. Extra large would not fit under airplane seat. We unzipped the divider. Great product!
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I honestly only use the divider when I am putting my cats in the bag. They hate getting inside but once they settle down I can reach in and adjust the divider. But, since this bag doesn't have wheels, and if you're going to be picking them up and carrying them around... its helpful to make sure not all weight is on one side of the bag. I found that when my cats snuggle together they stay on one side of the bag so I have a harder time carrying the bag around through an airport. But if you're just using it to contain them in a car ride or something, and they have no problems getting into the bag and staying there, go ahead and get the non-divided bag. I honestly only use the divider when I am putting my cats in the bag. They hate getting inside but once they settle down I can reach in and adjust the divider. But, since this bag doesn't have wheels, and if you're going to be picking them up and carrying them around... its helpful to make sure not all weight is on one side of the bag. I found that when my cats snuggle together they stay on one side of the bag so I have a harder time carrying the bag around through an airport. But if you're just using it to contain them in a car ride or something, and they have no problems getting... » Read More I honestly only use the divider when I am putting my cats in the bag. They hate getting inside but once they settle down I can reach in and adjust the divider. But, since this bag doesn't have wheels, and if you're going to be picking them up and carrying them around... its helpful to make sure not all weight is on one side of the bag. I found that when my cats snuggle together they stay on one side of the bag so I have a harder time carrying the bag around through an airport. But if you're just using it to contain them in a car ride or something, and they have no problems getting into the bag and staying there, go ahead and get the non-divided bag. « Show Less
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I would get the extra large divided, that way they will fit as adult cats and you can put up the divider if needed, like when they get treatments and shouldn't groom each other.
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I bought it for two chihuahua mixed breed dogs, 7 and 10 lbs, and ended up exchanging for large, rather than extra large which seemed huge. Having said that, I would like to add that the bag is fantastic. The original idea was to keep the pups separated, but very quickly I realized that it wouldn't work as the stress of travel makes them snuggle more than usual. Still, the bag while relatively light is very strong and safe and they love it. We take a Metro North train for a couple of hours almost every weekend and never have any problems.
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Like one of the other responders, I too switched to the larger ABO Gear Happy Habitat, which is sturdier and easily accommodates four cats. The one you're looking at - of which I've owned two - is crowded for three, even if they get along.
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Elaine - I bought this for my Daughter and her 2 cats - She came out this summer to visit us and she stayed a week - As far as I know the cats had enough water and food for the week. Please e-mail her @ KIM3GEMINI@YAHOO.COM. and leave your phone number She is attending college the next 3 days and may not get back to you ASAP. She seems to be very happy with them. Any other questions please contact my daughter - Have a nice day.
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Don't even attempt to put both into one carrier. Buy 2 of the large size. Note the size, length, width, height of the large carrier and you'll see what I mean. I have 2 large ones for 2 cats.
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We use ours for our 9 lb cat when we travel since it makes a great enclosure at our destination for sleeping and spending supervised time outdoors. The bottom is vinyl so it is easy to clean and it has a great zip off cover for outdoor use. There are also 2 zip close mesh doors that are convenient for the pets. It would most likely be great for travel, sleeping or as alternative to a cage for small dogs while at work. It folds flat for storage into its own soft sided case when not needed. If your dogs are chewers or diggers this may not be the best answer however it is definitely big enough for 2 dogs the size you mention. We use ours for our 9 lb cat when we travel since it makes a great enclosure at our destination for sleeping and spending supervised time outdoors. The bottom is vinyl so it is easy to clean and it has a great zip off cover for outdoor use. There are also 2 zip close mesh doors that are convenient for the pets. It would most likely be great for travel, sleeping or as alternative to a cage for small dogs while at work. It folds flat for storage into its own soft sided case when not needed. If your dogs are chewers or diggers this may not be the best answer however it is definitely big enough... » Read More We use ours for our 9 lb cat when we travel since it makes a great enclosure at our destination for sleeping and spending supervised time outdoors. The bottom is vinyl so it is easy to clean and it has a great zip off cover for outdoor use. There are also 2 zip close mesh doors that are convenient for the pets. It would most likely be great for travel, sleeping or as alternative to a cage for small dogs while at work. It folds flat for storage into its own soft sided case when not needed. If your dogs are chewers or diggers this may not be the best answer however it is definitely big enough for 2 dogs the size you mention. « Show Less
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I hope you got the large size because even my 9 pound cat is a bit "crowded" in the medium. This is my second Petmate carrier. Please see my original review for the steps I take to help my cat feel secure. Like you, I only use the carrier to take my cat to the vet. I have not had problems with my cat attempting to claw his way out of the carrier. HOWEVER, on our way back home from his very first trip to the vet in the OLD Petmate carrier, he tore the mesh with his teeth, because WE did not know he needed to go to the bathroom. He was newly rescued on that first visit and he has never had this problem again. So yes the mesh can be torn and much depends on his sense of comfort in the carrier. I hope you got the large size because even my 9 pound cat is a bit "crowded" in the medium. This is my second Petmate carrier. Please see my original review for the steps I take to help my cat feel secure. Like you, I only use the carrier to take my cat to the vet. I have not had problems with my cat attempting to claw his way out of the carrier. HOWEVER, on our way back home from his very first trip to the vet in the OLD Petmate carrier, he tore the mesh with his teeth, because WE did not know he needed to go to the bathroom. He was newly rescued on that first visit and he has... » Read More I hope you got the large size because even my 9 pound cat is a bit "crowded" in the medium. This is my second Petmate carrier. Please see my original review for the steps I take to help my cat feel secure. Like you, I only use the carrier to take my cat to the vet. I have not had problems with my cat attempting to claw his way out of the carrier. HOWEVER, on our way back home from his very first trip to the vet in the OLD Petmate carrier, he tore the mesh with his teeth, because WE did not know he needed to go to the bathroom. He was newly rescued on that first visit and he has never had this problem again. So yes the mesh can be torn and much depends on his sense of comfort in the carrier. « Show Less
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Hi, I am purchasing two of these in Large for my 3+ year old tabby-brothers, as they grew out of their Mediums that I purchased for them as kittens. My boys are by no means obese or really even "extra large" cats...one weighs 11 1/2 lbs and is just a stockier guy than his brother who weighs 9 lbs. The smaller of the 2 is quite slim and lightly built (Abyssinian-esqe) (the Vet always says: and how is 'she' :-)...I adjusted the Medium out as far as possible and he wanted to wriggle out of it because it was very tight. The Medium girth on his brother was a couple of inches from even being fasten-able! Not to ruffle any feathers, but Large may be more realistic for the "average" adult cat from my experience. I agree that an oversized harness would be unsafe, so you may want to order a Small and a Medium to try on a young cat/kitten. These are, BTW, a steal for the price and made very well - and are better at keeping the cat in the harness than the 2 strap models without this one's clever design! Just be careful at first until you are sure that your cat is comfortable wearing a harness/being on a leash/being outdoors and keep it snug. Have fun!
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I took my large kitty over to Europe but I was flying Delta. I picked the seats ahead to chose exact one to have a bit more room. I mean the bag fits under the seat during the take off and landing that's what is most important, but it is not good to keep the animal squished down for the whole flight so I upgraded to Economy Comfort class picked last row in front of the restrooms, so I could put the bag on the floor behind me comfortably after the take of. Oh and I modified and shortened the bottom board from 20" to 18" it fits better between the legs of the seats if there are any (depends on the type of the plane). When you take the bag from under the seat your pet can use the whole size of the bag again. Hope it helps, but do your research on the plane you are flying to pick right seat, there are seats that have more leg-room than others, some have legs between each seat some have legs every other seats which is better.
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I have two medium-large cats - they both fit, but I would not recommend for a long trip. Mine are 12 & 14 lbs - it is good for a trip to the vet & back (which why I purchased), but for a long trip I would say no.Also - it isn't the easiest feat to get the 2nd cat in while the 1st is trying to make a mad dash to freedom! Good luck in your search
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I ran out of kitty litter and found a bag of this on the discount table at my local grocery store, so I snatched it up. I see other people gradually transitioned their cats to this product, unfortunately I did not. She did use the crystals for her bowel movements, but did not bury them, however a few days later I discovered that my cat chose to use the dog bed as her new "litter box" to urinate in. Not happy with that, wish I would have read the recommendations first. But I am too apprehensive to try the crystals again, even if mixing. When using for the first time, I'd suggest keeping a close eye on the box and kitties to make sure they are using the litter box instead of an alternate area. Good Luck! I ran out of kitty litter and found a bag of this on the discount table at my local grocery store, so I snatched it up. I see other people gradually transitioned their cats to this product, unfortunately I did not. She did use the crystals for her bowel movements, but did not bury them, however a few days later I discovered that my cat chose to use the dog bed as her new "litter box" to urinate in. Not happy with that, wish I would have read the recommendations first. But I am too apprehensive to try the crystals again, even if mixing. When using for the first time, I'd suggest... » Read More I ran out of kitty litter and found a bag of this on the discount table at my local grocery store, so I snatched it up. I see other people gradually transitioned their cats to this product, unfortunately I did not. She did use the crystals for her bowel movements, but did not bury them, however a few days later I discovered that my cat chose to use the dog bed as her new "litter box" to urinate in. Not happy with that, wish I would have read the recommendations first. But I am too apprehensive to try the crystals again, even if mixing. When using for the first time, I'd suggest keeping a close eye on the box and kitties to make sure they are using the litter box instead of an alternate area. Good Luck! « Show Less
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I do agree with the other reviewers about the disagreement on size. There is ample room for a 10lb cat and my bunny who uses it is 9 lbs and he flys through it no problem. I don't think in reality an 18lb cat could fit through this so I agree that their assessment of how much their cat weighs is inaccurate. No way it's too small for a 10lb cat. my cats have used it as well and they all vary in size from 8-12 lbs. I definitely recommend this tunnel so go get one and if you have any problem with the size you can always return it - although I don't think you will have to! Bunnies/cats love it! I do agree with the other reviewers about the disagreement on size. There is ample room for a 10lb cat and my bunny who uses it is 9 lbs and he flys through it no problem. I don't think in reality an 18lb cat could fit through this so I agree that their assessment of how much their cat weighs is inaccurate. No way it's too small for a 10lb cat. my cats have used it as well and they all vary in size from 8-12 lbs. I definitely recommend this tunnel so go get one and if you have any problem with the size you can always return it - although I don't think you will have to! Bunnies/cats love it!
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I really want to know which one to buy, also. I have two 80 lb. Golden Retrievers (and a psycho cat that shows up occasionally LOL). Does anyone have advice on the differences between the two models, and/or which is better? I have an average sized house; 3 bedrooms & 2 baths. All rooms, except the kitchen and baths, are carpeted. And of course, I have the two large (and always shedding) Goldens!
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I had the same concern. My cat would not walk into it. However, I picked her up, slid her tail under her, and backed her into it without issue. Used the same technique on my parents' cat in a similar bag (not the same) and it works like a champ!
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This bag should work for an 11-12 pound Shih Tzu. My cats are 14 and 18 pounds - not a lot of room for either of them to stand up and move around, but they both seemed to have plenty of room and were comfortable. That being said, cats seem to like something that is a little confining when they travel. I don't know if it is FAA approved - the product description states that it is 100% airline compliant. For the price, it is a great value and even if you only used it to go back and forth the the vet it would be worthwhile for that. One thing it has that not all soft carriers have is a zippable opening that you can open and pet your dog or drop in treats. This bag should work for an 11-12 pound Shih Tzu. My cats are 14 and 18 pounds - not a lot of room for either of them to stand up and move around, but they both seemed to have plenty of room and were comfortable. That being said, cats seem to like something that is a little confining when they travel. I don't know if it is FAA approved - the product description states that it is 100% airline compliant. For the price, it is a great value and even if you only used it to go back and forth the the vet it would be worthwhile for that. One thing it has that not all soft carriers have is a... » Read More This bag should work for an 11-12 pound Shih Tzu. My cats are 14 and 18 pounds - not a lot of room for either of them to stand up and move around, but they both seemed to have plenty of room and were comfortable. That being said, cats seem to like something that is a little confining when they travel. I don't know if it is FAA approved - the product description states that it is 100% airline compliant. For the price, it is a great value and even if you only used it to go back and forth the the vet it would be worthwhile for that. One thing it has that not all soft carriers have is a zippable opening that you can open and pet your dog or drop in treats. « Show Less
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I use these for both cat food and dog food. Our cat food comes in 25lb bags. I think you *might* be able to put the bag in the container but the container is square and the bag is rectangle so it wouldn't be a great fit. This is one of the best containers I've come across and to be honest I think you'd be really happy to be able to get rid of your bag completely. These are air tight containers with a really nice seal, I don't see what purpose keeping the bag would be. These eliminate the 'bottom of the bag' issues we used to have. We started with one of these and now have 2 of these and several of the smaller styles which we use for different purposes. I use these for both cat food and dog food. Our cat food comes in 25lb bags. I think you *might* be able to put the bag in the container but the container is square and the bag is rectangle so it wouldn't be a great fit. This is one of the best containers I've come across and to be honest I think you'd be really happy to be able to get rid of your bag completely. These are air tight containers with a really nice seal, I don't see what purpose keeping the bag would be. These eliminate the 'bottom of the bag' issues we used to have. We started with one of these and now have 2 of these and... » Read More I use these for both cat food and dog food. Our cat food comes in 25lb bags. I think you *might* be able to put the bag in the container but the container is square and the bag is rectangle so it wouldn't be a great fit. This is one of the best containers I've come across and to be honest I think you'd be really happy to be able to get rid of your bag completely. These are air tight containers with a really nice seal, I don't see what purpose keeping the bag would be. These eliminate the 'bottom of the bag' issues we used to have. We started with one of these and now have 2 of these and several of the smaller styles which we use for different purposes. « Show Less
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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....
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Thank you S.A. Friedman, Nicole and E. Bates. I appreciate learning from owners' experience. I live in a remote outpost, a northern fishing village, and the availability of bags mail-order affects my choice of vacuum. The permanent cloth bag sounds good for big jobs (I have two dogs). I'd like to order everything at once, and your information is extremely helpful. Kind regards, tkf