Cat Car Accessories

Car travel with your cat can be safe and low-stress if you have the right cat car accessories and gear. Most experts recommend choosing a hard- or soft-sided travel carrier for transporting your cat by car. Travel carriers, kennels, and crates for cats are generally considered the safest option, as they provide secure protection and containment while you’re on the road. Choose a more enclosed, sturdy carrier if your cat is fearful or likely to try to escape.

Beyond a secure cat carrier, other useful accessories for cat car travel include:

• Enclosed car seat crates
• Car seat covers and protectors to protect against crate accidents
• Car partitions and barriers to prevent sliding

When choosing car accessories for cats, it’s important to consider things like individual temperament, age, and safety. While most cats aren’t quite as comfortable with car travel as dogs, some cats can learn to tolerate and even enjoy going on car rides. However, car seats and other open travel accessories are not usually recommended for cats, so be sure to talk to your vet before about safety before considering them for your kitty.