Tips for choosing a cat carrier

All cat owners are well aware of how much these wayward animals really love attention, care and taking care of them. Especially when it comes to transporting them over any distance. It is for these purposes that special carrier backpacks for cats were created. We will talk about their varieties, features of choice and care in this article.

As the name implies, a carrier-backpack for cats is necessary for their transportation. Unlike conventional bags and boxes designed for these purposes, such devices are more modern, reliable, convenient for the animal and are suitable for moving it even over long distances. Such new items appeared on the domestic market relatively recently, and their creators have already managed to highlight a number of their main advantages, they will be described in detail below.

The internal structure of such a carrier is significantly different from the design of standard bags and cases designed for the same purpose. Such carriers are made in the form of backpacks, in each of which a special window with a protective film is located in the middle front part. It is thanks to him that not only light comes to the animal, but it itself can see what is happening around it.

At the same time, the appearance of such carrier backpacks can vary significantly depending on the manufacturer.Models can be in the form of a shoulder bag, a standard backpack, or even a handbag worn over the shoulder.

A carrier with a convex window is a rectangular container made of a special "breathable" material or dense fabric. At the bottom there is a multi-layer layer. The porthole window is made of transparent non-toxic plastic, so it is not only convenient, but also safe.

A nice bonus is that each backpack comes with a soft removable cover, a removable mesh porthole and a special pillow. If necessary, all the spare parts of the carrier-bag can be easily washed and quickly dried for later use. For the convenience of the owner of the animal, the bag is equipped with two or one strong and reliable handles. Backpacks always have two straps, and those that can be worn over one shoulder have one.

Like any other carrier, this model, made in the form of a regular backpack, has its advantages and disadvantages. They must be taken into account when choosing a device for carrying or transporting an animal.

The main advantages of such devices include the following characteristics.

• A light weight. This is especially important when it comes to long hiking trips with your pet.
• Hands free. A person has the opportunity to take with him another suitcase or bag, and maybe a second carrier with another animal.
• Convenience and ease of transportation of cats. The sizes of such backpacks can be very different, which makes it possible to choose the most convenient carrying option depending on the age and weight of the pet.
• Easy maintenance of the device. The owner of the animal can clean or wash the backpack at any time and use it further.

Of course, there were some drawbacks. Such nuances are distinguished as the main disadvantages.

• Dangerous for the animal. Sometimes you can find information that the materials for the manufacture of such backpacks are not natural, which means they are dangerous to the health of a cat or cat, but this is not so. Sewing backpacks-carriers is carried out only from those materials that have passed all the necessary studies and fully meet all safety requirements.
• The animal experiences severe discomfort and stress due to constant shaking. Such a disadvantage takes place, but only in those models of a backpack that do not have an additional waist belt. It is he who allows you to reliably fix the lower part of the carrier in such a way that the backpack practically does not shake while a person is moving.

So it turns out that with the right choice of such an accessory, it simply will not have significant disadvantages.

Today, not only large manufacturing firms, but also private designers are engaged in the manufacture and sale of carrying backpacks. However, in order to choose and purchase a really high-quality, convenient and safe accessory, first of all, you should pay attention to the products of the following brands.

The backpack of this manufacturer immediately attracts attention with its stylish design. Such a carrier is very convenient - it has a solid frame that does not cause any inconvenience to the pet. The model is made of polycarbonate and artificial leather. The weight of the accessory itself is about 1800 g, while it can carry or carry cats, whose body weight reaches 7 kg.

The porthole window has a large diameter, the backpack is also equipped with ventilation windows - 3 pieces on each side of the carrier. The straps are wide, strong and reliable.There is a small handle at the top of the backpack that allows you to carry the carrier in one hand if needed. It is such a device that is ideal for transporting an animal over long distances. The average cost of one such backpack is about 3-5 thousand rubles.

This is another bright, stylish and modern pet carrier backpack. Its general characteristics are approximately the same as those of the previous model. The main difference is that the weight of the accessory itself is slightly less than 1.5 kg, and the maximum weight of the animal that can be placed in it is 6 kg. The shoulder straps are wide, strong and adjustable in height.

With such a carrier, you can go not only on a trip, but also on a simple walk around the city.... Inside, the carrier is equipped with a carabiner that will help to securely and gently fix the cat in the backpack, as well as a removable bedding and a mesh porthole. The average cost of such a carry ranges from 2,500 to 4,500 rubles.

A very well-known brand, whose carrier backpacks are very popular. The main difference between this model and the previous ones is the absence of a solid bottom in it. However, home craftsmen say that you can easily and quickly make it yourself. The backpack has a large viewing window, small ventilation windows along the entire perimeter of the lower part of the backpack, and a carabiner for attaching a cat. Outside there are handy mesh pockets that can hold pet food or bottled water.

The cost of such a carrying-backpack ranges from 1000-2500 rubles. The backpack weighs about 1.5 kg and the maximum weight it can carry is 5 kg.

All of the above accessories can be purchased at specialized zoological stores or ordered online directly from the manufacturer.

The main selection criterion when buying such a device should not be its brightness and external beauty, but reliability and safety. In order to make the right choice and not be disappointed in your purchase in the future, it is worth listening to the following recommendations.

• Don't buy a suspiciously cheap item. Most likely, there is some kind of marriage in it, so the seller is ready to sell it for cheap.
• It is imperative to carefully inspect all the seams and their integrity, especially at the junctions of the bottom with the frame, as well as the straps of the backpack with its main part.
• It is best to choose carrier backpacks with a solid bottom. An animal in such a model will be more comfortable and safer.
• If you plan to use the device for the most part in the hot season, then you should take care of the presence of a removable mesh window-porthole in the kit.
• For all trips, especially for long ones, it is necessary to purchase models that have multiple ventilation holes.

All these rules are quite simple and well-known, however, it is their observance that will allow you to choose the right, safe and reliable carrier backpack for your beloved pet. Having acquired such a universal device, it will be possible to forget for a long time about the inconveniences and dangers of traveling together with a cat or a cat. In addition, it is precisely such a backpack that makes it possible to safely walk the animal every day.

An overview of the cat carrier-backpack is waiting for you in the video below.