Traditionally, people have always transported their cats in solid plastic carriers with a mesh grate on the front to stop their pet from escaping. Though this is a relatively cheap and easy way to move a cat, these carriers are quite bulky and take up a lot of space for something that is rarely used in most families. Luckily, there has been a recent explosion in terms of carrier design with soft cat carriers coming to the forefront.
These carriers are made from nylon which is easy to clean and is also waterproof, as well as being very strong. They can be simply squashed down when you want to store them away and so take up very little space. Other advantages over traditional crates are that they come in a huge variety of styles and colors to suit every taste.
The market leader in this type of carrier is the Sherpa cat carrier. These are high quality, stylish items which you can be proud to carry your cat in. They have plenty of mesh to allow ease of air flow and you can access the compartment either through a top or side zipped door. They come in different sizes to allow for different sized breeds.
Also, if you want to transport your cat by airline, then you may not be aware that you will need an approved airline cat carrier. This is because airlines are very particular in how animals are transported and so have strict criteria for the carriers. A lot of owners in the past have ended up buying a dog kennel for this reason as it has been much easier to find one which is approved. However, Sherpa now have approved carriers so you can buy one that is designed for a cat’s needs.
So, next time you think about buying a cat carrier, remember that there is now an even greater range of choice.
