What would be the best cage to get for a cat that will be travelling for 4 hours?

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I'm moving, and i don't have a cage at the moment.
What would be the best one to get, where he will be comfortable for the 4 hour journey?
 
You can always get a small rectangular container that will fit in your floorboard, and fill it with litter for the cat to use periodically. Make sure you line the crate with something absorbent, too, because cats get motion sick and barf.
 
For a 4 hour journey most healthy cats would be OK with just going in a regular sturdy crate/ carrier. Cats tend to just curl up anyway. Something like a PetMate Sky Kennel or VariKennel in the 100 size would be plenty big for any but the most huge cats. Get it with the food & water containers that clip on to the inside of the metal door, so you can pour a small amount of water in.

Put an absorbent pad like a puppy pad, or better yet get a "DryFur" pad (you may have to order some), in the crate. Hopefully the cat will use the litterbox at home before you leave. I would not feed him the day of the trip until you get to your destination.

. For a long trip I would suggest a larger dog crate where there is room for a small litterbox in the back and still room for the cat to lie down in front of that, and of course a water dish, preferably clipped to the side.
Sometimes cats won't go to the litterbox when you offer it to them at a rest stop and then they need to go later. Other times they may go on a 12 hour trip and not need to go at all . It is hard to predict but if I am travelling like 8 hours i would rather they have a place to go when they need to.
 
I was able to purchase one in my country which is made of washable plastic and is designed for transporting cats on aircraft, cars etc. It is big enough for the cat to be able to turn around and I put a folded up towel in the bottom. It came with a detachable drinking/food container. It has a carry handle on the top and a door at one end with a grid so the cat can see out. It has air slits all the way round. My cats have each travelled in one for a three hour car journey and were fine and I use them to take them to the vets. They are called Voyager 200 and come in different sizes for different pets eg dogs. My cats weight about 4 kgs (8 lbs) and there is plenty of room for them. There are no sharp edges or wire so they cannot injure themselves. It is a good idea to get one which is suitable for aeroplanes then every eventuality in travel is covered. You can slip the car seat belt through the carry handle so it will not move in the car if you brake suddenly or the cat moves. They feel sercure but not trapped. You can also reach in the door grate and stroke them with your fingers. Security is paramount with cats as if they escape they could easily panic and run for miles.

ps The one I described is very similar to the one suggested by the first person who answered.
 
You don't want a cage you want a CRATE - a secure plastic one with a metal gate on the front. You don't want something so big that your cat will be thrown around in it should you slam on the brakes or get in an accident.

I have a few show cats so I travel occasionally to shows. I swear by the PetMate carriers. They're very durable, very well made, escape proof and very long lasting and easy to clean. They're also quite cheap. I picked up a couple of them at WalMart for around $20 and another at PetSmart for a bit more. This is the type I have http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3623612

Most of these carriers come with a small bowl that snaps to the inner bars of the carrier door. You can put this in place before the trip then use a water bottle at a rest stop to give your cat a bit of water. Unless it's scorching hot and your cat lacks A/C your cat can may not even drink it, though.
 
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