Should I get a hard or soft carrier for my cat?
I will be taking my cat to my parents' this summer (a two day drive), and have to buy a carrier for my cat for the car. She is a very small cat (less than 8 lbs). Should I buy a hard or soft crate for her? She loves to confine herself into small spaces when she's stressed, but when she's in the car, she is most comfortable unrestrained (not a possiblity, I know).
I am am world traveler with my two cats, so I will try to help you out. I've traveled cross country with both of them twice and felt safer with them in a hard carrier. I think I thought initially as you did, that the soft would be somewhere where they could cuddle and hide. Honestly, you will feel safer driving knowing that if something happened, they would be more protected by the hard cover. Some are actually quite spacious & you could put a towel or fleece blanket in when traveling. My cats actually had more space in these. I am not sure what brand you are looking for, but you can get one for a med. to lg. size cat at most stores & pet stores for between $16.99-29.99. I bought two at Wal-mart last year for $19.99 and they made it from VT to CO. The most important thing is that the cats felt more secure if the car turned or moved. Put a favorite toy in with the cat. It will help, too. I agree that keep her safe & secure (even though she thinks that she wants out) will be a hard carrier...with on of her favorite fleece blankets, Cosmic Catnip, & a soft toy. She will do fine; I am quite sure. Best of luck on your journey.
If there is a closet or corner of a scope that your cat likes for a hiding place, try leaving the carrier in that spot all the all at once with the door off. Use a soft towel or pet bed that is made specifically for the carrier to make it more inviting.
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