Is this carrier ok?

[kdiz123]

Hi!
Is this superpet medium carrier ok to transport a chinchilla? I know it's made out of mostly cloth but it will be for no more than an hour and a half tops.
Also, what should I put in the carrier, food? shoud I have a water bottle if it's only for an hour and a half?
thanks

Here's a pictures of the carrier (ignore the color lol) http://www.superpetusa.com/assets/004/24781.jpg

 

[xBrianx619]

If it were me, i'd buy a wire one from a pet store or something. Chinchillas overheat extremely fast, and there's little ventilation with those carriers. If you do use it, i'd put hay/water in there!

 

[kdiz123]

Okay! I will. Plus, it would be for one time use only.

 

[tcraighenry]

As far as chin carriers go I love top loaders. It makes it easier to get them out!

 

[xBrianx619]

As far as chin carriers go I love top loaders. It makes it easier to get them out!

I forgot how hard it was trying to get a scurrying chin out until I got my new one, lol...the one I've had for about a couple years jumps right in to my hands...he likes being outside of his cage more than he likes being in it...

 

[NiftyKat]

I've actually had this question for a bit too, what wire carrier is the best one to purchase?

 

[becky12883]

I've seen a few people on here that use this one with the bottom covered in fleece.
http://www.petco.com/product/118414/Petmate-Look-N-See-Mesh-Top-Kennel.aspx

 

[Cuddlebug]

I would not use that carrier at all. An hour and a half is plenty of time for the chinchilla to chew its way out of it. It actually can take just a few minutes for them to chew a hole big enough to escape from them. I would spend the extra money and by either an all wire one or one from Petsmart. they have a small animal carrier with the dog and cat ones that has a wire mess top and a plastic bottom. It is nice and has a good price and you can keep it around after your trip in case you chin needs to go to the vet.