Cat Travel. Plan ahead before travelling with your cat and alleviate unnecessary problems. Read the useful hints and tips on cat travel and enjoy a stress free journey.

Planning and common sense can alleviate most of the problems encountered when traveling with your cat.


Generally, cats do not make very good car companions. In order to prevent escape, cats should always be transported in a carrier. Whenever you are transporting your cat, it should be placed in a sturdy travel cage, which has plenty of newspaper or a towel in the bottom.

Some of the best ones are the solid plastic and wire cages or the softer travel bags, both of which are available from many pet shops

To keep your cat calm if you are you can alleviate some of the stress and cover the carrier with a dark cloth. But for longer trips here are some easy tips to follow:


Plan rest stops: If travelling by car stopping not only gives the driver a break, but also offers you the opportunity to check on your cat, and offer her the use of a litter box and a drink.

Before you open up the carrier, be sure all doors and windows in the car are closed.

Find Pet Friendly Accommodations: Schedule your trip around hotels that accept pets. Call ahead of time to find out if the hotel is pet friendly.

Have An Escape Plan: Keep identification tags on your cat. In the event of an escape, the person finding the cat will know whom to contact.

Also microchip your pet. Microchips provide universal protection.

Offer A Comfort Zone: If your cat dislikes travel of any length, or tends to become car sick, speak with your veterinarian about using a product to control the nausea.