Petmate Vari Dog Kennel Carrier, XS 19-Inch Taupe, Ventilated for Travel

The Petmate Vari Dog Kennel is an extra-small plastic dog carrier for secure car trips and air travel, sized at 19 inches (48.3 cm) for dogs weighing up to 10 lb (4.5 kg).

• Easy-open wire door with tamper-proof holes for zip ties — helps keep the kennel secured for travel.
• Ventilation on all four sides — allows airflow and visibility around your pet.
• Meets most airline cargo specifications — makes the kennel suitable for many air-travel situations.
• Made in the USA with 90% to 100% pre-consumer recycled materials — brings recycled content into a travel kennel.
• Stay-dry moat and wipe-clean plastic shell — direct fluid away from your pet and simplify cleanup.

For small dogs and puppies, this kennel combines an enclosed resting space with features suited to trips by car and many cargo air-travel settings. Its compact size is intended for extra-small pets, while the door, ventilation and cleanable shell support everyday transport and puppy housebreaking.

What size dog fits the Petmate Vari Dog Kennel XS?

The XS kennel is designed for dogs weighing up to 10 lb (4.5 kg), with interior dimensions of 16.2 in (41.1 cm) long x 12 in (30.5 cm) wide x 9 in (22.9 cm) high. The 19-inch size identifies the kennel’s extra-small format; use the interior measurements when comparing the available space with your dog’s size. The interior is intended to give a fitting pet room to walk around and lie down.

• Size: extra small (XS).
• Colour: taupe.
• Compare your dog’s fit against the interior dimensions before choosing this size.

Can you use the kennel for car rides and air travel?

Yes, the Petmate Vari Dog Kennel is made for car trips and meets most airline cargo specifications. The wire door has an easy-open latch, and tamper-proof holes allow zip ties to be used to secure the kennel. Ventilation openings on each of the four sides provide airflow and visibility for your pet while travelling. Airline requirements can vary, so confirm that the kennel suits the rules for your specific trip.

• Sturdy plastic construction with a wire door.
• Door latch opens easily.
• Tamper-proof holes are designed for zip ties.

How does the kennel help with cleanup?

The plastic shell can be wiped down, and a stay-dry moat directs fluid away from your pet if an accident happens. This feature is useful during travel and while housebreaking a puppy, helping keep fluid away from the area where your dog rests. No tools are needed to assemble the kennel.

• Wipe-clean shell for straightforward cleanup.
• Stay-dry moat channels fluid away from your pet.
• Tool-free assembly.

What is the kennel made from, and where is it made?

The Petmate Vari Dog Kennel is made in the USA from plastic and uses 90% to 100% pre-consumer recycled materials. Petmate has made pet products for more than 60 years, with a focus on products intended to improve life for pets and their owners.

• Material: plastic shell and wire door.
• Recycled content: 90% to 100% pre-consumer materials.
• Country of manufacture: USA.

This kennel suits owners of extra-small dogs or puppies who need an enclosed carrier for car rides, many airline cargo journeys, or housebreaking. It is sized for pets up to 10 lb and combines a compact interior with travel and cleanup features.