Viva Magenta Soft Pet Carrier: Perfect Solution For Large And Medium Cats And Small Dogs Review

I swore I’d never use a soft carrier again, but this one won me over. It isn’t perfect, but it’s working well.I needed this smaller xpcarrier.I have a different large canvas and metal frame folding crate that I bought for my cats, not realizing just how big it was (later reviews stated they were huge, the small could fit a 40 lb dog 😂).I’m glad to have it, as I can put both cats in there and fit a small litter box if I ever had to load the car and leave quickly in an environmental emergency…

The top load feature made it simple to put my cat in the carrier. Usually it's a huge struggle. The front unzips and lays down flat. The zippers make it slower to "close up" than a hinged door, but the top load feature more than made up for it. Also much easier to manage than the big plastic carrier. It's simple to use the car's seat belt to strap it onto the seat.

Comes with a removable carpet style mat which can be washes etc. With a 360ish degree view, he is much less anxious when traveling in it.We leave it out with the top open and he jumps in periodically to take a nap on his own.Our boy is 16 pounds and he has ample space to turn around if he chooses to. I think the bag is fine for typical use for visiting the vet etc. I think I would want something a bit more heavy duty if traveling more extensively.

This carrier is sturdy, and easy to load and unload the cat from the top or the side. The frame keeps it from folding in on itself, and while it's about the same depth as standard carriers, it's extra wide. That additional elbow room makes it easy for the cat to turn around, etc. and my cat prefers it over the standard size. Lightweight and doesn't add much to the carry weight when loaded.

I bought two of these for my cats for an upcoming 4 hour move. They both loved them as soon as I took them out. They come folded (as expected) and I was really pleased that the top/sides didn’t kinda fall inward like a lot of soft carriers will. The strap is really sturdy and adjustable. Now, for size it kinda depends on the size of your cat. These are roomy in width and height (12”) however the length isn’t going to work for one of my cats. He is a tall, long cat and when he sat inside head…

you have to lay the carrier flat for a while for the bottom part to stay down, but once you do it seems to stay put. my cat hates carriers and car rides but he seems to cry less in this one! so far it's very sturdy and i would recommend for the price!

Although this seems like a very nice carrier, my cat, who is large but not abnormally so doesn't fit inside this carrier at all. He did go in one time to explore the interior - but literally HALF of him was still sticking out when he did. No way he'd be comfy in there. I immediately packed it back up.If you have a large cat, this is not the carrier for you.

This is so easy to get my cat in & out of. he hates going in a carrier! Cat seems way more comfortable than the hard shell carrier I was using. Very sturdy & easy to carry on my shoulder with the strap. Loved it so much I bought a second one for my other cat.

I love this carrier! I’ve only used it once but both cats (weighing around 10 lbs each) fit perfectly in it. It seems well made & sturdy but only time will tell. (I expect it to last a long time as I don’t use a carrier regularly!) First time in nearly 9 years they’ve been in a carrier & they did great! I think being able to keep them together helped them be less stressed. I recommend to get your cat(s) used to a carrier, put it out a week in advance & put treats in it a couple times to get the

I bought this specifically because my cat is a bit on the larger side. She seems very comfortable in it, though it does sometimes feel like it's not as sturdy as it could be on the bottom.

The carrier did what we needed it to do and got our new little ones home. The soft sides may not provide enough protection in case of a fall. Worked well with two kittens. No issues at all.

I can't really give an opinion since I haven't put my cat in this carrier yet. I have it sitting out, open and with catnip on the pad so he can get used to seeing it as part of the rest of the furniture. It looks good, sturdy and big enough for my 15lb. boy. He did go inside it once so far. He is a rescue cat and even after 7 yrs is terrified when putting him in his hard plastic carrier and it takes two of us to get him in it for a visit to the vet. I'm hoping one will be less intimidating for…

My larger cat (approx 15 pounds) fits quite comfortably in this carrier. Folds up easily and carries well. Thanks for attention.

This is pretty sturdy for a soft-sided carrier, and while it worked well to take my medium sized cat 5 minutes down the road to the vet, it is definitely not "large” for a medium-sized cat…kitty would be very cramped to travel a long ways.

My cat really, really hates her hard plastic carrier, so I bought this to make traveling more comfortable for her, and she seems pretty happy with it! She has great visibility, and it’s much easy to get her inside using the top loading feature. She actually likes it so much, she’ll just hang out in it like a cat cave. I leave it out for her to use whenever she wants now. The quality and build on this product is great. I’m super happy with the purchase!

It's smaller than it appears in photos. If your pet is more . substantial, I wouldn't recommend this. Thanks for attention!

My cats love this carrier. They love it so much that they sleep in it at home. I love that it is secure in the car. The carrier may not be suitable for long-term use.

I got this for my cat who is roughly 13lb, I hate going to the vet because my cat won't go into a plastic cat carrier.the zippers on this made it super easy to transport my catit also comes with a baseboard so you pet carrier is nice and sturdy.this cat carrier also folds up when you are done using it.this was worth every pennyyou could use this for a small dog as well

I purchased two of the medium and two of the large size to bring my four cats on a five-day cross country move. I switched from hard plastic carriers to these, both for cat comfort and safety since these can be seat-belted right into the car. I am very happy with both sizes of carriers. Top and front door options helped to get cats in and out relatively easily. The pad appeared to be comfortable for them. We had two urine incidents, and the pads were easy to un-zip and wash the covers in hotel…

Super sturdy and comfy for cats but as a New Yorker we needed something to cover from the wind and cold breeze. All sides are exposed and I’ve even tried to add a blanket over it but the straps make it odd . I guess that’s the only Con. But overall it’s super sturdy,spacious, and the inner bed is super comfy.