Pet carrier
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Pet carriers are small portable boxes/cages used to transport small animals such as cat
s, lap dog
s, guinea pig
s (etc...) from one location to another.
The two main types are the front openers (these are generally tough plastic boxes with a metal door) and top openers (theses are generally more like cages with a hinged roof), although there are other types. There is a handle on top of all types, although some are easier to carry in your arms rather than using the handle.
and also according to the pet's weigh and size. There are the airline pet carriers, backpack pet carriers, pet car carriers, large or small pet carriers, sherpa carriers as well as soft pet carriers.
Airline pet carriers can be used when traveling by plane for 6 hours the most. Most of the airlines allow travelers to bring their pet on board if they are comfortably accommodated into an airline-approved pet carrier. For flights that last more than 6 hours pets will safely travel by cargo
, in especially designed crates. Mostly, when flying there are some specifications and requirements that airlines require in order to make sure that the pet as well as the other passengers travel safely and comfortable. The general rule is that the carrier must fit underneath the seat in the front of the owner and it must have a waterproof bottom. Also, the carrier must be as big as the pet has enough space to turn around, stand up and lie down. Most of these requirements are however met in the case of longer lasting flights. Crates that are used in cargo travel must have a metal door that is strong enough to prevent the pet bending it in any way. Yet, there are several airline approved pet carriers on the market such as Pet Roll Around or Sherpa. Pet carriers coming from these companies have the advantage of being rather stylish and meeting the dimensions requirements. Also, there are the pet kennel
s which can be used in cargo travel and which must have attached the name of the owner, address and also a "Live Animal This Side Up" notice.
Backpack pet carriers are suitable for smaller pets and for traveling on short distances, by walking. They are also convenient for hiking
, shopping
, road trips or appointments to the veterinarian
. Some backpack pet carriers models are airline approved so they can be safely used while traveling by plane. Backpack pet carriers are available in different sizes, colors and designs and they can be found on different websites or specialized shops. Different companies manufacture pet carriers of high-quality materials which are made of microfiber
fabric and are provided with extra pockets which can be used for extra storage. Most of these pet carriers are designed for pets that do not weigh more than 10 lbs., are provided with ventilation
sides and zippered sides for an easy use. The price of such products depends on the quality and the style. The cheapest backpack carriers may cost up to $50 and the ones that come with extra features such as rolls or are airline approved can reach easily $100. Some backpack carriers come with wheels which makes it possible to convert a backpack carrier into a roll along one. They have a handle that extends out and which makes pet transportation easier and simpler.
They feature a well-ventilated, comfortable compartment for the pet for safe and enjoyable travel.
Pet car carriers are designed to be used when traveling by car. The car carriers for pets are also called car seats for pets. They are used for the safety of the pet and they come in various sizes, colors and designs. They are however not larger than the dimension of the seat as they must fit on it. The different car seats for pets can accommodate smaller or larger pets of up to 25 lbs. Most of the car carriers are intended for dogs of 18 lbs. and 25 lbs. The great thing about these products is that they can also be used as pet beds when used in the house. Car seats are normally made of fleece and are filled with foam
for comfort.
Pet purse
carriers are also available. They are especially designed for pets that do not weigh more than 12 pounds and they come in a variety of sizes, designs and colors. There are pet purse carriers made of nylon
or leather
and they typically have the floor reinforced for the safety of the pet. They are equipped with ventilation holes and a roll-down mesh window.
Cat
The cat , also known as the domestic cat or housecat to distinguish it from other felids and felines, is a small, usually furry, domesticated, carnivorous mammal that is valued by humans for its companionship and for its ability to hunt vermin and household pests...
s, lap dog
Lap dog
A lapdog or lap dog is a dog that is small enough to be held in the arms or lie comfortably on a person's lap. Lapdogs are not a specific breed, but is a generic term for a type of dog of small size and friendly disposition....
s, guinea pig
Guinea pig
The guinea pig , also called the cavy, is a species of rodent belonging to the family Caviidae and the genus Cavia. Despite their common name, these animals are not in the pig family, nor are they from Guinea...
s (etc...) from one location to another.
The two main types are the front openers (these are generally tough plastic boxes with a metal door) and top openers (theses are generally more like cages with a hinged roof), although there are other types. There is a handle on top of all types, although some are easier to carry in your arms rather than using the handle.
Styles
There are different types and styles of pet carriers available on the market, according to one's specific needs. There are special pet carriers for when traveling by airplane, carČar
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and also according to the pet's weigh and size. There are the airline pet carriers, backpack pet carriers, pet car carriers, large or small pet carriers, sherpa carriers as well as soft pet carriers.
Airline pet carriers can be used when traveling by plane for 6 hours the most. Most of the airlines allow travelers to bring their pet on board if they are comfortably accommodated into an airline-approved pet carrier. For flights that last more than 6 hours pets will safely travel by cargo
Cargo
Cargo is goods or produce transported, generally for commercial gain, by ship, aircraft, train, van or truck. In modern times, containers are used in most intermodal long-haul cargo transport.-Marine:...
, in especially designed crates. Mostly, when flying there are some specifications and requirements that airlines require in order to make sure that the pet as well as the other passengers travel safely and comfortable. The general rule is that the carrier must fit underneath the seat in the front of the owner and it must have a waterproof bottom. Also, the carrier must be as big as the pet has enough space to turn around, stand up and lie down. Most of these requirements are however met in the case of longer lasting flights. Crates that are used in cargo travel must have a metal door that is strong enough to prevent the pet bending it in any way. Yet, there are several airline approved pet carriers on the market such as Pet Roll Around or Sherpa. Pet carriers coming from these companies have the advantage of being rather stylish and meeting the dimensions requirements. Also, there are the pet kennel
Kennel
A kennel is the name given to any structure or shelter for dogs. A kennel is a doghouse, run, or other small structure in which a dog is kept...
s which can be used in cargo travel and which must have attached the name of the owner, address and also a "Live Animal This Side Up" notice.
Backpack pet carriers are suitable for smaller pets and for traveling on short distances, by walking. They are also convenient for hiking
Hiking
Hiking is an outdoor activity which consists of walking in natural environments, often in mountainous or other scenic terrain. People often hike on hiking trails. It is such a popular activity that there are numerous hiking organizations worldwide. The health benefits of different types of hiking...
, shopping
Shopping
Shopping is the examining of goods or services from retailers with the intent to purchase at that time. Shopping is an activity of selection and/or purchase. In some contexts it is considered a leisure activity as well as an economic one....
, road trips or appointments to the veterinarian
Veterinarian
A veterinary physician, colloquially called a vet, shortened from veterinarian or veterinary surgeon , is a professional who treats disease, disorder and injury in animals....
. Some backpack pet carriers models are airline approved so they can be safely used while traveling by plane. Backpack pet carriers are available in different sizes, colors and designs and they can be found on different websites or specialized shops. Different companies manufacture pet carriers of high-quality materials which are made of microfiber
Microfiber
Microfiber or microfibre refers to synthetic fibers that measure less than one denier. The most common types of microfibers are made from polyesters, polyamides , and or a conjugation of polyester and polyamide.Microfiber is used to make non-woven, woven and knitted textiles...
fabric and are provided with extra pockets which can be used for extra storage. Most of these pet carriers are designed for pets that do not weigh more than 10 lbs., are provided with ventilation
Ventilation
Ventilation is movement of air in and out of an enclosed space, including a body. It is used in the following contexts:* Ventilation * Ventilation * Ventilation * Ventilation * Ventilation...
sides and zippered sides for an easy use. The price of such products depends on the quality and the style. The cheapest backpack carriers may cost up to $50 and the ones that come with extra features such as rolls or are airline approved can reach easily $100. Some backpack carriers come with wheels which makes it possible to convert a backpack carrier into a roll along one. They have a handle that extends out and which makes pet transportation easier and simpler.
They feature a well-ventilated, comfortable compartment for the pet for safe and enjoyable travel.
Pet car carriers are designed to be used when traveling by car. The car carriers for pets are also called car seats for pets. They are used for the safety of the pet and they come in various sizes, colors and designs. They are however not larger than the dimension of the seat as they must fit on it. The different car seats for pets can accommodate smaller or larger pets of up to 25 lbs. Most of the car carriers are intended for dogs of 18 lbs. and 25 lbs. The great thing about these products is that they can also be used as pet beds when used in the house. Car seats are normally made of fleece and are filled with foam
Foam
-Definition:A foam is a substance that is formed by trapping gas in a liquid or solid in a divided form, i.e. by forming gas regions inside liquid regions, leading to different kinds of dispersed media...
for comfort.
Pet purse
Handbag
A handbag, or purse in American English, is a handled medium-to-large bag that is often fashionably designed, typically used by women, to hold personal items such as wallet/coins, keys, cosmetics, a hairbrush, pepper spray, cigarettes, mobile phone etc....
carriers are also available. They are especially designed for pets that do not weigh more than 12 pounds and they come in a variety of sizes, designs and colors. There are pet purse carriers made of nylon
Nylon
Nylon is a generic designation for a family of synthetic polymers known generically as polyamides, first produced on February 28, 1935, by Wallace Carothers at DuPont's research facility at the DuPont Experimental Station...
or leather
Leather
Leather is a durable and flexible material created via the tanning of putrescible animal rawhide and skin, primarily cattlehide. It can be produced through different manufacturing processes, ranging from cottage industry to heavy industry.-Forms:...
and they typically have the floor reinforced for the safety of the pet. They are equipped with ventilation holes and a roll-down mesh window.