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Plastic Cat Carriers

Plastic Cat Carriers

A plastic cat carrier is a sturdy and reliable choice for transporting your pet, whether for short trips to the vet or longer journeys. Zooplus offers a range of options and sizes, from compact options for kittens to large plastic cat carriers designed for bigger breeds. Easy to clean and built for everyday use, they are popular and an ideal option for vet visits, holidays, or everyday travel.

 

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Curver Transport Box

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£39.79
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TIAKI Verde Transport Box

40 x 60 x 38cm (L x W x H)

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Trixie Midi-Capri Pet Carrier

44 x 33 x 32 cm (L x W x H) (Light Grey/Turquoise)

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Catit Cabrio Transport Box

51 x 33 x 35 cm (L x W x H)

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What are the benefits of a plastic cat carrier?

A plastic cat carrier offers a practical and comfortable solution for both daily life and travel. Combining convenience, safety, and ease of use, these carriers are a popular choice among pet owners. Below are some of the main advantages of choosing a plastic cat crate for your pet:

  • Travel-friendly: Like soft cat carriers, these carriers are lightweight, have handles, and are often suitable for travel, making them ideal for families on the move.
  • Safety & Containment: Hard plastic cat carriers are intended to keep pets secure and may reduce the risk of escape, both with solid structures and lockable doors, providing owners with an option of a secure environment.
  • Weather Protection: Unlike wicker cat baskets, these carriers offer better shelter from rain, wind, heat, and cold, offering added protection from the elements during transportation.
  • Easy to Clean: Designed with smooth internal surfaces that wipe down easily, helping you keep the carrier neat and tidy after vet visits.
  • Durability: Plastic cat crates resist rust and corrosion, and often withstand rough handling better than soft-sided carriers.
  • Versatility: With options such as small carriers or large plastic cat carriers for big breeds such as Maine Coons, detachable doors and tops, these crates are suitable for a variety of breeds and transport needs.

Tip: Owners trying to familiarise their cats with carriers often encourage use through cat treats. Leaving the carrier in common areas with the top removed is also a popular method.

What are the benefits of a plastic cat carrier?

A plastic cat carrier offers a practical and comfortable solution for both daily life and travel. Combining convenience, safety, and ease of use, these carriers are a popular choice among pet owners. Below are some of the main advantages of choosing a plastic cat crate for your pet:

  • Travel-friendly: Like soft cat carriers, these carriers are lightweight, have handles, and are often suitable for travel, making them ideal for families on the move.
  • Safety & Containment: Hard plastic cat carriers are intended to keep pets secure and may reduce the risk of escape, both with solid structures and lockable doors, providing owners with an option of a secure environment.
  • Weather Protection: Unlike wicker cat baskets, these carriers offer better shelter from rain, wind, heat, and cold, offering added protection from the elements during transportation.
  • Easy to Clean: Designed with smooth internal surfaces that wipe down easily, helping you keep the carrier neat and tidy after vet visits.
  • Durability: Plastic cat crates resist rust and corrosion, and often withstand rough handling better than soft-sided carriers.
  • Versatility: With options such as small carriers or large plastic cat carriers for big breeds such as Maine Coons, detachable doors and tops, these crates are suitable for a variety of breeds and transport needs.

Tip: Owners trying to familiarise their cats with carriers often encourage use through cat treats. Leaving the carrier in common areas with the top removed is also a popular method.

What accessories pair well with a plastic cat carrier?

A sturdy cat carrier is just the beginning. The right accessories can make journeys calmer and more comfortable for both you and your pet. From soft blankets for added coziness to practical travel add-ons, there are plenty of ways to improve your cat’s travel setup. Explore our range of essential cat travel accessories to find items that pair perfectly with a plastic cat cage.

  • Soft Cat Blankets: A cozy blanket may add comfort and familiar scents, helping your cat feel secure during travel.
  • Cooling Mats or Heated Blankets: Popular among owners seeking to regulate their cat’s temperature on journeys hotter or colder months.
  • Cat Harnesses: Often used by owners looking to provide extra safety when their cat is outside the carrier, and allows controlled exploration during stops.
  • Familiar Cat Toys: Toys or comfort items may distract your cat and provide familiarity, and are often chosen by those hoping to reduce anxiety on trips.

Tip: A cat blanket can also be used to cover the plastic cat carrier during transportation, which can reduce your cat’s exposure to noise and visual stressors.

What accessories pair well with a plastic cat carrier?

A sturdy cat carrier is just the beginning. The right accessories can make journeys calmer and more comfortable for both you and your pet. From soft blankets for added coziness to practical travel add-ons, there are plenty of ways to improve your cat’s travel setup. Explore our range of essential cat travel accessories to find items that pair perfectly with a plastic cat cage.

  • Soft Cat Blankets: A cozy blanket may add comfort and familiar scents, helping your cat feel secure during travel.
  • Cooling Mats or Heated Blankets: Popular among owners seeking to regulate their cat’s temperature on journeys hotter or colder months.
  • Cat Harnesses: Often used by owners looking to provide extra safety when their cat is outside the carrier, and allows controlled exploration during stops.
  • Familiar Cat Toys: Toys or comfort items may distract your cat and provide familiarity, and are often chosen by those hoping to reduce anxiety on trips.

Tip: A cat blanket can also be used to cover the plastic cat carrier during transportation, which can reduce your cat’s exposure to noise and visual stressors.

Are plastic cat carriers a safe method to transport my cat?

Yes, plastic cat carriers are sturdy and designed to be resistant to chewing or tearing. Your carrier should offer enough space for your pet to sit or lie comfortably, which may help owners looking to reduce stress during journeys.

Tip: For expert advice on stress-free journeys with your feline friend, explore our guide on travelling by train with your cat and learn practical tips for travelling by car with cats.

Are plastic cat carriers a safe method to transport my cat?

Yes, plastic cat carriers are sturdy and designed to be resistant to chewing or tearing. Your carrier should offer enough space for your pet to sit or lie comfortably, which may help owners looking to reduce stress during journeys.

Tip: For expert advice on stress-free journeys with your feline friend, explore our guide on travelling by train with your cat and learn practical tips for travelling by car with cats.