{"product_id":"transparent-bubble-pet-backpack-carrier","title":"Transparent Bubble Pet Backpack Carrier - Cats \u0026 Small Dogs","description":"\n\u003cp\u003eStandard pet carriers are essentially a dark box with a mesh flap. Your cat travels blind, hears everything, and arrives at the other end more wound up than when they left. For a lot of animals, the not-seeing is the stressful part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003etransparent bubble pet backpack\u003c\/strong\u003e replaces the front panel with a clear PVC dome. Your cat or small dog sits inside with a full view out - of you, of the street, of the vet's waiting room - and rides on your back rather than swinging from your hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy A Backpack Rather Than A Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWeight sits on both shoulders instead of pulling one arm down. On a twenty-minute walk to the vet, that difference is the whole journey. Widened, padded shoulder straps spread the load, and both hands stay free for doors, stairs and public transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlease Read This Before You Buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA transparent bubble heats up in direct sunlight.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear PVC lets light in and traps the warmth it creates - the same effect as a parked car. The side ventilation holes keep air moving, but they don't cancel this out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSo: keep it out of direct sun, don't use it on hot days, and never leave it sitting in a sunny spot or a warm car, even briefly. Cats and flat-faced dogs overheat faster than most owners expect, and they can't tell you it's happening. Check on your animal regularly - the window makes that easy, which is one of the design's genuine advantages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUsed sensibly on cool or mild days, in shade, for short journeys, it's a comfortable way to travel. Used in July sun, no bubble carrier is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow It's Built\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClear PVC viewing dome\u003c\/strong\u003e across the front, so your pet can see out and you can see in\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSide ventilation holes\u003c\/strong\u003e for continuous air circulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInternal safety clip\u003c\/strong\u003e to secure to a harness, so a startled animal can't bolt when you open it\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetachable padded base mat\u003c\/strong\u003e that lifts out for washing - the part that gets dirty is the part that comes out\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmooth full-length zip\u003c\/strong\u003e that opens wide enough to lower a cat in rather than posting them through a gap\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidened padded shoulder straps\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for carrying a live, shifting weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree colours\u003c\/strong\u003e - Sky Blue, Grey and Rose Red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCats\u003c\/strong\u003e on vet trips, moves and short outings\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall dogs\u003c\/strong\u003e - Chihuahuas, Yorkies, Pomeranians, Toy Poodles\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKittens and puppies\u003c\/strong\u003e getting used to travel early\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRabbits and other small pets\u003c\/strong\u003e for short, supervised journeys\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublic transport and city walking\u003c\/strong\u003e, where hands-free matters\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfident, curious animals\u003c\/strong\u003e who like watching the world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAnd Doesn't Suit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNervous cats who hide.\u003c\/strong\u003e Some animals find full visibility more stressful, not less - they want a dark box. If your cat's instinct is to bury themselves under a blanket at the vet, a covered carrier is kinder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong journeys.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is built for short trips, not hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHot weather.\u003c\/strong\u003e See above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium and large dogs.\u003c\/strong\u003e The internal space simply isn't there.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExternal size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e39 × 27 × 30 cm (approx. 15.4 × 10.6 × 11.8 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePVC viewing dome with structured body\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSky Blue, Grey, Rose Red\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase mat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDetachable and washable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClosure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZip with internal safety clip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 × pet backpack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure your pet from nose to base of tail, and check they can sit upright without their head pressing the top. If they're at the upper end of the space, they'll be cramped on anything longer than a short trip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe First Few Trips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMost bad reviews of any carrier come down to the same thing: it was introduced for the first time on the way to the vet. Ten minutes of preparation avoids that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeave it open on the floor\u003c\/strong\u003e for a few days before you use it. Let them investigate on their own terms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePut something familiar inside\u003c\/strong\u003e - a blanket that smells of home, a favourite toy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeed a few treats in there\u003c\/strong\u003e with the bag stationary and the zip open.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTry a short carry around the house\u003c\/strong\u003e before a real journey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClip the internal safety strap\u003c\/strong\u003e to their harness every time, and open the zip only somewhere enclosed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLift out the base mat and hand wash it; wipe the shell and the PVC dome with a damp cloth and mild soap. Don't use alcohol, solvents or abrasive cleaners on the clear panel - they cloud PVC permanently, and a fogged window defeats the point of the bag. Air dry fully before storing, and store it upright rather than folded so the dome keeps its shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat weight can it take?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe internal dimensions are the real limit rather than the strap strength - a pet who can't turn around comfortably is too big for it regardless of what they weigh. Measure your animal against the dimensions above before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it comfortable for the pet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFor a confident animal on a short trip, yes - padded base, air holes, and a view out. For a long journey or a cat who panics in enclosed spaces, no carrier of this size is the right answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill my cat actually tolerate it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSome cats take to it immediately and sit watching the world. Others want darkness and quiet. You'll know which sort you have from how they behave at the vet - a cat who presses into the back corner of the carrier wants a covered one instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it on a plane?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAirline requirements vary a great deal and change often. Check your specific airline's current dimensions and material rules before booking - most have a published pet carrier specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the clear panel scratch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPVC scuffs more easily than glass. Keep it away from keys and rough surfaces in storage, and clean it with a soft cloth rather than anything abrasive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a harness included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. The internal clip is designed to attach to your pet's own harness - worth using, since it's what stops a startled animal bolting the moment you unzip. Harnesses are in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cats\"\u003eCats collection\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dogs\"\u003eDogs collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA Note On Measurements And Colour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions are measured by hand and may vary slightly. Colours can appear different across phone and monitor screens depending on lighting and calibration - the item itself is the accurate reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the rest of our travel and carrier range in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cats\"\u003eCats collection\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dogs\"\u003eDogs collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pawbertons","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":51166310563876,"sku":"CJMY122129702BY","price":57.15,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Blue","offer_id":51166310596644,"sku":"CJMY122129701AZ","price":57.15,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Red","offer_id":51166310629412,"sku":"CJMY122129703CX","price":57.15,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/0717\/5972\/files\/7ea4aed5-4a91-4e35-a096-a55a7484705b.jpg?v=1785048470","url":"https:\/\/pawbertons.com\/products\/transparent-bubble-pet-backpack-carrier","provider":"Pawbertons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}