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As a longtime pet owner, I’ve done a lot of in-car traveling with my cats, be it trips to the vet, groomers or longer car rides out of state. And although my animals’ health and safety are always one of my main priorities, I had never stopped to consider that their soft-sided carrier could be putting them at risk during transport, until I saw a TikToker claiming to be an ER veterinary nurse mention their favorite pet carrier for smaller-sized pets.
According to the person in the video, who didn’t respond to HuffPost’s request for comments, the Pet Gear View 360 carrier deserves a “100/10” rating because the design comes with an easy-to-install booster base that allows you to buckle the carrier to the car seat and is made with a steel frame, which offers greater protection in the event of a car crash.
Dr. Maria Mazzola, a veterinarian at the Mineola Animal Hospital in Garden City Park, New York, told HuffPost via email that she agreed that the Pet Gear carrier is “sturdier than many soft-sided carriers, which gives an extra layer of security when traveling.”
Mazzola said that a reliable carrier is essential for both safety and stress management, especially in the car, where it prevents pets from roaming or getting hurt in sudden stops.
