Pet Magasin Collapsible Dog & Cat Carrier Bag, Small

I was thrilled to find this carrier as I had one like it a few years ago. The other one was brown and for some reason it never occurred to me that it was collapsible. I purchased it at a pet store already assembled and used it for years until my female cat had an "accident" in it. I could not get it clean so had to throw it out. Imagine my surprise when I found this replacement. So I very carefully put it together - the reviews that talked about it coming apart scared me. Within 5 minutes my male cat had found the carrier and claimed it. He slept in it the very first night...I used the new carrier to take him to the vet. I was very careful and scared after reading the reviews of cats escaping I was thrilled to find this carrier as I had one like it a few years ago. The other one was brown and for some reason it never occurred to me that it was collapsible. I purchased it at a pet store already assembled and used it for years until my female cat had an "accident" in it. I could not get it clean so had to throw it out. Imagine my surprise when I found this replacement. So I very carefully put it together - the reviews that talked about it coming apart scared me. Within 5 minutes my male cat had found the carrier and claimed it. He slept in it the very first night...I used the new carrier to take him to the vet. I was very careful and scared after reading the reviews of cats escaping, but we had no problems. After he came home and was over the traumatic experience, my little guy went back into the carrier. It's been a bit over a week now and he generally is sleeping in the carrier most of the time. It helps when I am putting him in a carrier that I know he feels comfortable in. … more

Wish they would not advertise it as "collapsible" because you have to disassemble it to get it into the little shell shape shown. I was looking for one that actually just folded up without having to disassemble, like a pop up type. Small, but roomy enough for my small cat, not sure how comfy it would have been for my older cat who was taller and larger. Would not carry it by the handle alone for any cat or dog much over 5 to 7 pounds. I do like the size of the holes for good ventilation for traveling. The zippers are a bit fiddly to get to work the first time.

I bought this as a small bag. It is wider than most. Gives my cat a lot of stretch room. I like that collapses. It has a lot of ventilation and room for blanket and toys.

There are things I like and things I don't about this carrier. I wanted 3 circular carriers for a long distance trip with my 3 rescued cats (all about 10 pounds). The pros about this model are that it allows my cats to turn around and reposition themselves. The carriers were also lite, and the top allows me to put them right in without a struggle. The cons are that this same model is sold at 5 Below online for $10 each. The only reason I purchased from Chewy at over 3x the price is because I couldn't be guaranteed they'd be delivered from 5 Below by the necessary date. Another big con is that you have to assemble this carrier, it's cheaply made, and because you have to assemble it, it can also There are things I like and things I don't about this carrier. I wanted 3 circular carriers for a long distance trip with my 3 rescued cats (all about 10 pounds). The pros about this model are that it allows my cats to turn around and reposition themselves. The carriers were also lite, and the top allows me to put them right in without a struggle. The cons are that this same model is sold at 5 Below online for $10 each. The only reason I purchased from Chewy at over 3x the price is because I couldn't be guaranteed they'd be delivered from 5 Below by the necessary date. Another big con is that you have to assemble this carrier, it's cheaply made, and because you have to assemble it, it can also disassemble if too much pressure is put on the zipper. Overall, my cats were happy, comfortable, and safe in it, and that's what matters most. … more

This works really well. It's sturdy when opened and easy to fold up and put away between uses. It is much better than the floppy soft sided carriers and the big bulky cages

I was excited for this carrier especially since it’s collapsible which is perfect for apartment storage. It also seems very comfortable for our cats and I liked it as an alternative to the traditional hard side carriers. But the third time we used it, it BROKE OPEN while in use with our boy Teddy. He fell to the floor but luckily not too hard since we were supporting the bottom with a hand but it was a very upsetting experience as he could have been hurt or gotten loose. Therefore I cannot recommend this product as the zippers are not secure and break easily. Back to the traditional carriers for us.

I bought one of these for each cat. Set up two of them so far and set them around the living room as cat beds and they are in them CONSTANTLY. I am hoping that using them as beds and getting them used to being in them will make trips to the VET easier for both them and me.

I am honestly in disbelief that this carrier has so many glowing reviews. I can't help but wonder how "objective" they are. Let's start with the fact that the panels are folded into a square shape to fit inside the oval top/bottom. So things are literally bent out of shape when they arrive. Then the task of first separating the top from the bottom is iffy. You have to use force but not so much force that you break the zipper. From there on out, aligning the pieces of fabric with the zipper track in just the right way requires a minimum of 3 hands to be done without a lot of frustration. I hope this isn't sold as a collapsible carrier because I would be afraid to disassemble if I even had to I am honestly in disbelief that this carrier has so many glowing reviews. I can't help but wonder how "objective" they are. Let's start with the fact that the panels are folded into a square shape to fit inside the oval top/bottom. So things are literally bent out of shape when they arrive. Then the task of first separating the top from the bottom is iffy. You have to use force but not so much force that you break the zipper. From there on out, aligning the pieces of fabric with the zipper track in just the right way requires a minimum of 3 hands to be done without a lot of frustration. I hope this isn't sold as a collapsible carrier because I would be afraid to disassemble if I even had to reassemble it again. The instruction sheet is all but useless; was clearly translated from another language and it did not translate well. I must ask why the zippers. This is clearly not meant to be repeatedly taken apart and re-assembled, so does it just save a few bucks on shipping? As soon as I am able, I am going to a physical store and buying a traditional plastic carrier. This novelty stuff is for the birds. … more

I love this carrier. Carriers are usually bulky and take up a bunch of space. Not this one. It collapses and folds away. My cats fit into it well and they range from 10 pounds to 16 pounds. I recommend this carrier

My large kitty (tall and 17lbs), while he couldn’t stand up in it, seemed more comfortable and in this carrier for his vet visit. Also, since the top comes all the way undone, the Vet was able to do much of the exam without taking him out. I was concerned he would be squished in it from other reviewers, but he had a decent amount of space.