Do Ya Think He Needs A New Carrier?

[dukedogsmom]

I had to take Duke to the vet the other day because his ear was bothering him. So, I decided to take Doogie along because his nails needed trimming. I got out my fairly new cat carrier. I had used this one with my Peresian. Boy, did we both get a rude awakening! I had been debating whether or not to put the litter box in with him. Had I done that, he would have been up to the roof. I have got to invest in a bigger one. He wasn't cramped enough to where he couldn't move but there sure wasn't any to spare, either. And he was heavy! He weighed 19 pounds(closer to 20) and he's lost a little since he got with me. I call him hernia cat because when you go to pick him up, he just flops and you get a hernia when you pick him up.
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One of him in Duke's bed. Rest can be seen in other general.
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[catnapper]

Oh Doogie! You just get cuter and cutrer! What did mom subject you to? I think she shold take you shopping ASAP for a new carrier. Maybe something in a nice shade to complement your orange and white fur!

[jazzcat]

ROFLOL, yep Val it's time for a new carrier. You need the Big Boy size for that hunk of kitty.

[krazyaboutkatz]

LOL Yes, I think he might need a small to medium dog sized carrier.:) All 4 of my boys are also large so I can't buy the cute little cat carriers either.;)

[jenluckenbach]

19 pounds?! :eek: And I complain when I need to carry my 12 pounders. :o

[catcrazylady]

LOL!!! I would say a new carrier is in order!;) :D What a great picture of him in Duke's bed. Doogie is so handsome and looks so happy in his new home. I would love to get a hernia from that boy!:D :D :D

[catlover4ever]

Yeah, Mr. Doogie needs a little bit of a larger carrier. :rolleyes:

20 lbs of handsome, orangie-ness!!!!

[CalliesMom]

A new carrier might be in order...

When I take all three in to the vet, I use one of my larger carriers--for dogs up to 25 lbs. I put Callie and Whisper in one, and Shadow in a normal cat carrier. Now, that's fun trying to lug around.

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Wow, mister Doogie is a big orangie now!! Yes, a new carrier is needed ;) :)

[Killearn Kitties]

Aww, I hope Doogie doesn't suffer from claustrophobia! I sympathise with you about the weight. My mum's cat is just over 20 lbs and I have to use two hands when I carry him in to the vet. We had to buy an especially big carrier for him too, and to think that when I brought his litter home from their first vet visit, all four were in a normal sized carrier with space for at least three more! :D

[moosmom]

OMG!!! It's obvious he's happy. 19 pounds??? What a porker he's become!

Keep them pictures coming. God how I miss that boy!!

[catmandu]

Doogie,does look,like he copuld use a little space! And theFound Cats,all do that,to me,they either become dead weight,or sit,in one corner,so that the carrier,is unbalanced!

[dukedogsmom]

Originally posted by moosmom
OMG!!! It's obvious he's happy. 19 pounds??? What a porker he's become! Keep them pictures coming. God how I miss that boy!!
He's lost weight since he got here. I'll have to take him shopping at Petco and let him pick out what kind of carrier he wants. Maybe I can get one of those fancy cloth ones. That would be much easier to carry.

[ramanth]

Oh goodness! :eek: :D

Look how dark his nose is in that first pic.

[RICHARD]

What???


It's just a 20 pound cat, in a 5 pound carrier.
;)


You know you need a new carrier when your fur sticks out one end....:confused:

[RedHedd]

LOL! That pic is too cute and yes, I think a new carrier is in order. Mishi is my "hernia cat" so I got a LARGE Sherpa carrier ON WHEELS! It is SO nice and I think he kinda likes being wheeled around. It sure does take the pressure off of meowmie! Definitely worth the extra $$ it cost. Nothing's too good for my big boybee!

[Laura's Babies]

OH MY!! What a great laugh!! Yes, time for a new one!! I can hardly carry Chester in his and he is only 15 pounds.. Your poor back!!

[Fox-Gal]

WOW, what a big boy you have. Yeah, I'd say he needs a bigger carrier. Here's what you need for that big boy, no strained back or hernia, just roll him around. :D ;)