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Cat carrier: how to choose one and make trips less stressful
What makes a good cat carrier, according to International Cat Care: sturdy plastic, a top opening and a removable top half. How to get your cat used …
~4 min
Updated Oct 19, 2026
Travel
Vet visits and trips get much easier with the right carrier and a bit of practice at home.
- Carriers: how to choose a cat carrier that is sturdy, easy to clean and opens from the top, as International Cat Care recommends.
- Backpacks: when a cat backpack carrier makes sense for short trips, and when to stick with a hard carrier.
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Cat backpack carrier: when a bubble backpack makes sense (and when to use a hard carrier)
Cat backpack vs hard carrier, what International Cat Care recommends for carrying cats, what to check before buying (weight limit, zippers, …
~5 min
Updated Oct 19, 2026
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