Which travel bag/crate should I get for my cat? Backpack/Suitcase or the Crate?

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She needs a bag to transport her from home to the vet or when she goes to the pet hotel to stay overnight (when we go away).

Answer 1

I travel to shows all over the east coast, and I use the hard cat carrier. I feel it is more secure, should they get upset, or something should happen.

I also use the bigger ones, so they can stand up, move around, or comfortably lay down.  Its kinda like, if you had to travel, would you rather be in a large comfortable vehicle, or squished in a small vehicle.

If you want to get your cat, so she walks right in the carrier, when you open the door, feed her in the carrier, wait a few min after she has finished, then let her out.  She will associate the carrier with good things, the food, and she will learn nothing bad happens to her, and she eventually gets to come out.

I also put in 2 towels, so it is soft for them, and a few toys, so they have something familiar from home.  Mine walk right in, when I get ready to load them, for a show or the vet.  :-)  

Answer 2

go with the hard crate.

it will be safer, less likely to get her injured.

just put a soft towell or blanket for her to snuggle in.

leave it open on the floor a few days, so she can get used to it.

Answer 3

I have always had cats & my family has always used hard crates.

Answer 4

Definitely the hard case....way safer.

Answer 5

i use a hard cuz it is safer.

Answer 6

I use a hard case... I feel they are safer for the cat... since it can't be accidently be squished.

Answer 7

I have always used a hard crate and lined it with a blanket.  I like the kind that screws apart all the way around to break in half.  It also has an opening at the top and a door in front.

This the safest and the most versatile to me.