Cat Carrier Bag

The rules to know before a trip, and how to get your cat to accept the carrier well before the day.

Traveling with your cat requires equipment that is both comfortable, secure, and suited to its needs. A cat carrier bag allows you to accompany your companion during your trips while offering it a reassuring space where it can feel at ease. At Catedo, we have selected models designed to combine practicality, comfort, and safety on every journey.

Our collection of cat carrier bags brings together solutions suited to all situations: vet appointments, car trips, train journeys, or air travel. Thanks to their careful design, practical openings, and optimized ventilation, these bags ensure your feline's comfort while making daily transport easier.

Whether you are looking for an airline-approved cat carrier bag, a cat backpack, a wheeled model, or a compact solution for regular outings, you will find options suited to every need. A collection designed for traveling peacefully with your companion, while guaranteeing comfort, safety, and peace of mind on every trip. Free delivery.

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Cat Carrier Bag: the guide to choosing well

All the advice you need to find the ideal model.

Size: neither too big nor too snug

A cat must be able to stand up, turn around and lie down fully. Bigger than that is no favor: in a carrier that's too roomy, it gets tossed around on every turn and feels less secure. Measure it from nose to base of tail and add a couple of centimeters, it's the only measurement that matters.

Getting used to it, the real difference between a good trip and a bad one

A carrier that only comes out of the closet on vet days becomes an object of panic. Leave it open in the living room all the time, with a cloth that smells like home inside and a treat dropped in now and then. Within two or three weeks, it becomes a place to sleep. On travel day, you simply close the door instead of chasing your cat around the house.

In the car, what changes everything

The cat carrier should be wedged on the floor in the back or secured with the seat belt, never loose on the seat. Partially cover it with a cloth: the less it sees the scenery rushing by, the less carsick it gets. Drive calmly, avoid feeding it in the two hours beforehand, and never take it out of the carrier during the trip, even if it meows.

By plane and by train

On a train, a cat travels in a closed carrier on your lap or at your feet, with a dedicated ticket depending on the operator. On a plane, each airline sets its own dimensions and maximum weight, cabin included: check them on the airline's website before buying the carrier, never the other way around. It's the one point where a mistake of a few centimeters is costly.

What to have with you

For a long trip: an absorbent pad at the bottom, a spare cloth, water and a collapsible bowl. Also think of its health record and, for travel abroad, the EU pet passport and its microchip ID. A cat travels better than you'd think when the carrier is familiar, and far worse when it discovers it that very morning.

Soft carrier, hard crate or rolling model

The soft cat carrier is lightweight and slips under a seat: it's the choice for trains, airplane cabins and getting around on foot. The hard crate protects better in the car and cleans with a quick wipe of a sponge. The rolling model saves your back on long routes, in stations or at the airport. There's no best format in the absolute, only the one that fits your most frequent trips.

Kitten: the first trip counts double

A kitten's first trip, often to the vet, sets its relationship with the carrier for a long time. Slip in a cloth with a familiar scent, keep the carrier close to you, talk to it. Choose a kitten carrier in its adult size rather than a small one: it grows fast, and switching carriers forces it to relearn everything.

On arrival: helping it settle in

A cat arriving somewhere unfamiliar first looks for a hiding place, then for height. Leave the carrier open in a quiet room and it will come out on its own. Set up its cat bed and, for a long stay, its familiar routines: a cat food dispenser keeps its mealtimes, and a cat water fountain encourages it to drink despite the stress of travel. The rest is in our cat accessories.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What size cat carrier should I choose?
Your cat must be able to stand up, turn around and lie down fully. Measure it from nose to base of tail and add a couple of centimeters. A carrier that's too big is no advantage: your cat gets tossed around on every turn.
How do I get my cat used to the carrier?
Leave it open all the time in the living room, with a cloth that smells like home and a treat dropped in now and then. Within two to three weeks it becomes a place to sleep, and on travel day you simply close the door.
Where should I put the carrier in the car?
Wedged on the floor in the back or secured with the seat belt, never loose on the seat. Partially cover it with a cloth to limit carsickness, and never take your cat out during the trip, even if it meows.
Can I take the train with my cat?
Yes, in a closed carrier on your lap or at your feet, with a dedicated ticket depending on the operator. Check the carrier's conditions before departure, since they vary from one company to another.
What are the rules on a plane?
Each airline sets its own dimensions and maximum weight, including in the cabin. Check these limits on the airline's website before buying the carrier: a few centimeters' difference is enough to make it unusable.
What should I bring on a long trip?
An absorbent pad at the bottom, a spare cloth, water and a collapsible bowl. Add its health record, and for travel abroad the EU pet passport as well as microchip identification.
Soft carrier or hard crate?
The soft carrier is lightweight and slips under a seat, so it suits trains, airplane cabins and getting around on foot. The hard crate protects better in the car and cleans more easily. Either way, it's getting used to it that makes for a calm trip.
Which cat carrier for a kitten?
A model in its adult size rather than a kitten format: it grows fast and switching carriers forces it to relearn everything. Slip in a cloth with a familiar scent and keep the carrier close to you during the first trip.