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Review Summary
We give Catit Cabrio Carrier a rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Is your cat a homebody who hates traveling in cramped, dark crates? Who could blame them? That’s why Catit came up with this more cat-friendly Cabrio Carrier with our feline friends’ comfort and safety specifically in mind. Featuring an innovative 360-degree accessible design, multiple safety features, full ventilation, and a view, the Catit Cabrio Carrier makes a great case for your next cat carrier. Let’s dig into what makes this carrier shine and why you and your cat might want to order one ASAP.
Catit Cabrio Carrier – A Quick Look
- Spacious 360-degree accessible design
- Fully ventilated
- Transparent front door for a clearer view
- External feeder keeps cat fed during long trips
- Strong carrying handle and strap for painless portability
- Assembly can be challenging
- Build quality has varied over time
Specifications
| Brand Name: | Catit |
| Color: | Turquoise |
| Product Dimension: | 20″ L x 13″ W x 13.75″ H |
| Target audience: | Cat |
| Material: | Polypropylene (PP) |
360-Degree Accessible Design
The Catit Cabrio Carrier peels open like an orchid with top and front entry doors for an easier time entering and exiting the crate. The design feels sturdy once assembled but tips toward the door a little when you attach the feeding tray. This style is really clever because you can put your cat in from either side of the top or the front door if they’re used to carriers. It also helps give you more room in case you need to extract your cat during, say, an anxious trip to the vet.
Portable Carrying Handle & Strap
If you’re sick of slick, shallow handholds on your carriers, this is the one for you. The Catit Cabrio Carrier has a deep molded carrying handle on the carrier itself, and the wide carrying strap helps provide extra stability when you’re hauling your cat to and from the car. More stability could help reduce motion sickness for your cat too!
Safety-Focused Design
This carrier’s thoughtful design has your cat’s safety in mind from entry to exit. First, you have the uncomplicated one-handed locking mechanism so you have a hand free to restrain them. The spacious interior of the crate has a skidproof surface so your cat can loaf in comfort on the go or over unexpected speed bumps. For extra security, you can attach a padlock to the loop on the front door.
External Feeder Makes Long Trips a Breeze
Our favorite part about this carrier is definitely the ingenious external feeding system. The feeding tray slots right into the front door so you can feed Fluffy during long road trips without needing to let them out of the carrier. This is a lifesaver on the go if you have a skittish kitty prone to bolting as soon as you open the door.
Can Be Tricky to Assemble
The flexible, more open design of the Catit Cabrio Carrier can be difficult to work with. The pieces are flexible and need finicking to precisely match together, and the doors sometimes take a little jiggling to make the one-handed lock actually latch. The feeding tray is also a little looser when attached than we’d like, but that’s a nitpick.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Cats Can This Fit?
The Catit Cabrio Carrier can comfortably fit one cat at a maximum height of 13.75 inches and 25 pounds, or it could fit two small kittens at a time. We wouldn’t put more than one cat in it for more than a short trip, though.
Is This Carrier TSA-Approved for Traveling on a Plane?
This carrier is not marketed as being TSA-approved. To be sure, though, we recommend checking with the airport and airline regarding their regulations ahead of time so you don’t hit a snag before your flight.
Does This Carrier Have a Warranty?
This carrier comes with a 30-day satisfaction guarantee and a 5-year limited warranty on all purchases. That gives you some flexibility in case there’s any major warping in the pieces or if anything severe crops up later down the road.
What the Users Say
- Numerous reviewers appreciate the 360-degree design, stating it makes putting Kitty in the crate easier and that the crate is very vet-friendly for exams.
- Multiple reviews appreciate the convenience and safety of the external feeding tray but note that it’s very precarious and that water tends to spill.
- Several users say the crate is ideal for long road trips and situations where your cat has to be confined for their safety.
- The most common complaint is that the flexible pieces are unwieldy and don’t like to fit together without some cajoling.
Conclusion
The Catit Cabrio Carrier has some problems with the finicky flexible shell and imperfectly fitting parts but offers a spacious, safe, and convenient way to transport your cat with minimal headaches. Once you figure it out, you’ll love the 360-degree accessibility for taking your cat in the car, and so long as your cat is the right size, they’ll be sure to hunker down comfortably.
