Category AI Visibility Report
Pet Carriers AI Visibility Report 2026: Top Brands & Buyer Topics in AI Search
Data updated 2026-08-27 · 30-day window · ChatGPT · Google AI Mode · Google AI Overviews
≈3,978
Est. AI queries / month
18
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 18 buyer topics in Pet Carriers across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 3,978 AI queries per month.
- Sherpa leads the AI shelf with 10.3% of brand mentions, followed by Sleepypod (9.8%) and Mr. Peanut's (6.9%). The top three hold 27% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “medium pet carriers” (top keyword “pet carriers for medium dogs”, ~590 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (19.7% of citations) — earning presence on these sources is the shortest path to being recommended.
Brands AI recommends most
Share of brand mentions across AI answers in the last 30 days (Share of Model).
| # | Brand | AI mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sherpa | 768 | 10.3% |
| 2 | Sleepypod | 732 | 9.8% |
| 3 | Mr. Peanut's | 516 | 6.9% |
| 4 | Petmate | 373 | 5% |
| 5 | PETSFit | 369 | 4.9% |
| 6 | SturdiBag | 347 | 4.7% |
| 7 | Frisco | 234 | 3.1% |
| 8 | Katziela | 233 | 3.1% |
| 9 | PetAmi | 207 | 2.8% |
| 10 | K&H | 178 | 2.4% |
What shoppers ask AI
Buyer topics monitored in this category, with estimated monthly AI queries and the top Google keyword behind each topic.
| Topic | Est. AI queries / mo | Top keyword | Search volume / mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| medium pet carriers | ≈2,192 | pet carriers for medium dogs | 590 |
| designer pet carriers | ≈1,786 | louis vuitton pet carriers | 1,000 |
| pet carriers for dogs | — | pet carriers dogs | 18,100 |
| pet sling carriers | — | pet sling carriers for dogs | 8,100 |
| motorcycle pet carriers | — | motorcycle pet carriers dogs | 5,400 |
| soft-sided pet carriers | — | soft sided pet carriers for cats | 6,600 |
| pet carriers for airline travel | — | airline travel pet carriers | 12,100 |
| pet carriers for cats | — | pet carriers cats | 60,500 |
| airline approved pet carriers | — | airline approved dog carrier | 18,100 |
| small pet carriers | — | small pet carriers dogs | 4,400 |
| pet carriers for bikes | — | bike pet carriers for dogs | 6,600 |
| large pet carriers | — | large pet carriers for cats | 5,400 |
| hard sided pet carriers | — | hard sided pet carriers | 1,000 |
| pet carriers for cars | — | dog crates for cars | 8,100 |
| wheeled pet carriers | — | wheeled pet carriers for cats | 1,900 |
| pet backpack carriers | — | pet backpack carriers | 2,400 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| reddit.com | 184 | 19.7% |
| chewy.com | 131 | 14% |
| nbcnews.com | 106 | 11.3% |
| travelandleisure.com | 56 | 6% |
| petpalhq.com | 50 | 5.3% |
| centerforpetsafety.org | 44 | 4.7% |
| akc.org | 22 | 2.4% |
| sleepypod.com | 21 | 2.2% |
FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for pet carriers?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Sherpa (10.3%), Sleepypod (9.8%), Mr. Peanut's (6.9%), Petmate (5%), PETSFit (4.9%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about pet carriers?
GEOly estimates ~3,978 AI queries per month in this category across 18 buyer topics, led by “medium pet carriers”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for pet carriers?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, chewy.com, nbcnews.com, travelandleisure.com, petpalhq.com. Building brand presence on these sources is the most direct way to win AI recommendations.
Methodology
GEOly continuously runs category buyer prompts across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews and records which brands are mentioned and which sources are cited. Figures aggregate a 30-day window; AI query volumes are modeled estimates from keyword demand and AI-adoption share. Data: GEOly MCP Server, updated 2026-08-27.
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