Prodigen Cat Carrier Dog Carriers for Small Dogs Soft Slided Airline Approved Collapsible Pet Travel Carrier, Small (16.3" L x 11.8" H x 12.4" W)

Durability depends on your cat’s temperament. For calm, well-behaved cats, it’s a cozy and convenient travel option. However, if your cat is a determined chewer or scratcher, this carrier might not hold up to serious claw-and-teeth attacks. I have a cat who would destroy this thing. Luckily I have another cat who is quite chill in it.Design & ComfortSoft-Sided & Collapsible – Easy to store when not in use. You can squish it down. It holds shape well too.Cozy & Ventilated – Features mesh panels for breathability and visibility.Padded Bottom – Offers comfort for longer trips.Top & Side Entry – Multiple access points make it easier to get your cat inside.Durability & Security: Good for Chill Cats – Holds up well for cats that don’t claw or chew excessively.Not for Aggressive Chewers/Scratchers – A determined cat can rip through the mesh or chew the seams over time.Soft Structure – Doesn’t provide hard-shell protection for rough travel conditions.

*I tried to upload photos, but Amazon wouldn't let me...I travel with my cat on planes, trains, and in cars a lot. She is not a nervous traveler.- Mesh is sturdy and though. Very see thru, not ideal if you're trying to hide that fact that you have a cat/dog. i.e. going to the store etc.-Leash inside is perfect length to open the windows and not allow the cat to exit the carrier-Very washable, can put the whole carrier and the floor cover as well in the washer (air dry)-- hot water, gentle cycle has worked well for me- Perfect side for the airlines. When it's under the seat in front of me, I still hav ~8inches width to put my feet next to her carrier.-Top opening, makes it easy to get her in and out. Also, can but my foot in the carrier from the top if she is to settling down on a flight-While traveling, I hang a sweatshirt over the carrier. Since there are windows on all side, plus the top. If I want her to sleep and relax, the sweatshirt helps to make it darker. When we get to the gate, I usually let her look out all 4 windows.Cons:-Side carry strap is not very sturdy. When I carry it on my shoulder, the carrier flips and tilts. Not a good ride for my cat.-Not a lot of pockets/storage space. If you are traveling with an animal on airlines, the carrier counts as your personal item. So I travel with a rolling suitcase (4 wheels) and the carrier on top. It is kind of annoying not having a pocket for my passport, water bottle, charging cables, etc that I would normally have in my backpack under the seat in front of me.- When the main side entrance is fully unzipped, the roof of the carrier sags down. This is only a problem is your cat hangs out in the carrier at home. This is not a problem when traveling as all sides are zipped and secured. My cat doesn't seem to mind, but I do. My solution has been to keep the full zippered side closed and keep the half zippered side open.

This cat carrier works great! Very easy to setup or collapse when not in use. I have 2 6 lb cats that both fit in together and a 14 lb cat that still has room to move. Great for the vet trips or travel. Zipper seems durable as well as the mesh type sides.

I purchased two to take our chihuahuas (7lbs and 8lbs) with us on a flight home for the holidays. They fit perfectly under the seat and our littles had no trouble falling asleep and staying comfortable for the cross country flight.While this fits perfectly under the seat, they are a little small, luckily my guys are crate trained and enjoy small spaces or we would have had issues. My chihuahuas are on the larger side and if they were any longer or taller they might have been a bit uncomfortable. The bottom cover is removeable which is great because one of mine got a little motion sick hoofing it through the airport so we had to remove it and wash it when we got home.Negatives: The zippers are kind of cheap so be careful when opening and closing them. Underneath the padded covers is a piece of particle board for support and a thin foam layer. Not much in the way of comfort/support if you have an older, arthritic pup. Inspect the particle board upon purchase. I wish I had before traveling with them. One of them was moldy on both sides. My poor little guy has horrific environmental allergies, mold being one of his top triggers. The thought of him laying on that for hours while we traveled makes me sick. Luckily he did not experience a flare up but we will be replacing that support board before we travel with these again.

This is probably the best value I've seen for a very good pet carrier that is a really good size! About to move, I needed three of these for my 7 cats. And the trick is to put treats with the pet carriers opened up so they can go in and get comfortable in these carriers. That way it won't be such a pain to wrangle them later and put them in the carrier.