🧳Travelling with a Selkirk Rex: carrier, car and safety
Selkirk Rex : Its natural calm makes trips easier: a standard well-ventilated rigid carrier is enough. Beware of overheating in the car in summer due to its thick curly coat.
In short: Medium to large cat (3 to 7 kg), short or long curly coat, moderate energy and a placid temperament. A placid, patient sheep-like cat, cuddly without being demanding, heir to the British Shorthair’s composure. Its curly fleece is maintained with a wide-toothed comb, avoiding heavy brushing that would flatten the curls.
The right carrier for a Selkirk Rex
The right format for its 3 to 7 kg: a rigid carrier roughly 55 cm long, with a top opening that proves invaluable at the vet’s. Leave it out permanently with a home-scented blanket: a familiar carrier halves departure stress.
In the car and beyond
The carrier rides strapped on the seat or wedged in the footwell, never loose — at 3 to 7 kg it becomes a projectile under braking. A light cloth over the carrier settles most cats in transit. Trains only require the carrier; planes admit cats in the cabin as long as the total stays under the weight limit (8 kg bag included at most airlines).
Identification and everyday safety
Identification is mandatory (microchip), with an EU passport and rabies vaccination for border crossings. In flats, safety is decided at the windows: blocked tilt-and-turns and protection nets — cat falls are a veterinary-ER classic.
Frequently asked questions
What carrier size for a Selkirk Rex?
Aim for 55 cm long: the cat must sit head-free and turn without contortion. Favour rigid with a top opening — invaluable on the vet’s table.
How do I get a Selkirk Rex used to its carrier?
Leave it open in the living room with a scented blanket and treats inside, closing the door only once the habit is set: within two or three weeks the carrier becomes a den.
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