I've been wondering how these types of carriers are! Been wanting one myself, so glad to hear the good report! I guess if you bought the new carrier, might as well use it! Our cats get stressed no matter what when they know it's vet time! I bring out the carrier and they all scatter! We have to hide it in the bathroom at least hours before time, then put them in it there. That way even if they by chance escape our grasp, they don't have far to hide!