We spent a lot of time outdoors and enjoy taking our cat Romeo along with us. At first he wasn’t fond of getting into a pet stroller and riding around in it. We had to work with him over the course of 2 weeks before he willingly got into it and now loves it.
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When it comes to buying the perfect pet stroller you need to consider these 5 things before purchasing it.
1. What kind of pet will be riding in it? A dog or a cat? What size and weight is your pet? You’ll want to select a stroller that is large and sturdy enough for your furry friend. Take your pet’s measurements and measure the stroller that you’re considering. They should be able to comfortably lay down and turn around in it.
2. Where will you be using it? You’ll need to consider the wheels if you plan on using it on rough terrain, sidewalks, sand, grassy fields, etc. Make sure that the wheels can handle the terrain that you’ll be using it on.
3. Entry and exit points. The stroller should have more than one way for your pet to get in and out of it. The one that we use has a front and top entry & exit. This allows for Romeo to get in and out himself and for us to reach-in and get him.
4. The handle bar. Make sure the handle is at a comfortable height for you to push it around. Some have adjustable handles (we prefer them) since I’m 5″ shorter than my husband. I don’t want a backache after taking our little guy out for a walk.
5. Storage. We like to spend a lot of time outdoors on long walks in the park or down the boardwalk. We tend to take things along with us like bottled water (for us and Romeo), pet treats, snacks, his leash & harness (in case we get him out), etc. Storage is something to consider if you want to be hands-free and only pushing the stroller.
How do you get your furry friend used to riding in a pet stroller? With practice! We parked our stroller in our family room for a week and opened it up. Romeo was allowed to crawl in and out of it as he pleased. When he willingly got into the stroller with a command he got a reward (a treat) and so forth. After 2 weeks of practicing with him he was ready to roll. He now loves to go outside on walks with us and we take him out as often as we can. That’s Romeo in the photo above enjoying his walk last week.
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I have never taken a cat for a walk, but if you could train the cat to stay in the stroller it would be a lot of fun.
My sister has one for her small dog. They love it. They use it daily. You can’t go near it without the dog thinking he was going out.
I had two cats and never thought about taking them out for a walk. This is a fun stroller.
I would love to have one of these for my baby. Thank you for posting this informative post I learned a lot by reading it.
Your welcome. We take Romeo out a few times a week. I have a small blanket in it in case he gets cold. The Vet said this is very good for cats to go out on walks (indoor cats) as it gives them fresh air to breathe, stimulates their minds and a little exercise too. Great for bonding with their owners.
This is just something that I have never thought about doing. But it is amazing how many places people do take their cats.