This was not very expensive, and worth a shot for our cat. He's a bit too large for it though, so we have to give it to a friend with normal sized kitties. It is sturdy and breathable so cat is comfortable, but as they wiggle, their fur does get mussed up. They will probably spend and hour smoothing themselves out again. If you have a very fractious cat, I recommend also using a cone so they can't bend and bite. Watch out for reaching with the other paw as you trim nails. One drawback is if your...