Cat Carriers
Half the battle with a vet trip is getting the cat in the box. A carrier that opens from the top — not just the front — turns a wrestling match into a gentle lower-in, which is why they’re the ones owners swear by.
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Front-Facing Legs-Out Pet Carrier Backpack
A breathable front-carry backpack that holds your small dog or cat facing outward, legs through the openings. Padded adjustable straps and a secure buckle keep them comfortable on walks and rides.
From£8.99
Canvas Shoulder Sling Pet Carrier Bag
A soft canvas shoulder-sling carrier that lets your cat or small dog poke their head out while you walk. Breathable open top with a novelty lion-mane collar and paw design for hands-free trips.
From£9.99
Front-Carry Pet Backpack Carrier
Hands-free front-carry backpack that holds a small dog or cat against your chest, with breathable leg openings and a padded, adjustable harness. Cute bear-pocket detail and drawstring top keep your pet snug and secure on the go.
From£15.99
Front-Pack Pet Carrier Backpack
A breathable front-pack carrier that holds small dogs and cats against your chest with their legs comfortably out. Padded straps, a mesh back panel and an adjustable buckle keep your pet secure and ventilated on the go.
From£12.99
Small Pet Carrier Shoulder Bag with Bubble Window
A ventilated travel carrier bag for hamsters, guinea pigs and other small pets, with a clear bubble window and breathable mesh panels. The adjustable shoulder strap makes outings and vet trips easy.
£13.99
Expandable Soft-Sided Pet Travel Carrier
A polyester duffel carrier that unzips into a 52 x 36 x 32cm mesh cabin held out by four support bars, supplied with a dual-season mat, safety rope and storage pouch.
£60.99
Large Mesh Pet Backpack Carrier
A roomy, well-ventilated backpack carrier that keeps cats calm and secure on hands-free journeys.
£29.99
Quilted Mesh Cat Backpack Carrier
A soft quilted backpack carrier with a high-density frame and mesh ventilation panels, sized 35 x 28 x 40cm and rated for cats up to 7.5kg or dogs up to 6kg.
From£28.99
Breathable Pet Carrier Backpack
A breathable pet carrier backpack with a large mesh window and side vents for airflow, plus a front storage pocket and padded straps. Designed for safe, comfortable trips with cats and small dogs.
£48.99
Hands-Free Front Chest Pet Carrier
A wearable front carrier that holds small dogs and cats snugly against your chest, with adjustable shoulder straps and leg openings for comfort. Breathable mesh panels keep your pet cool and secure on stress-free outings.
£18.99
Wheeled Pet Carrier Trolley Backpack
A versatile pet carrier that rolls on four wheels with a telescopic handle or converts to a padded backpack. Breathable mesh panels keep your cat or small dog comfortable on trips to the vet or away days.
£99.99
Supa Cardboard Pet Carrier
Cardboard pet carrier in MED, with stated dimensions of 20.0 x 33.0 x 20.0cm and flat storage
From£4.25
Moderna Hipster Carrier Hot
A top-opening plastic carrier for pets up to 4kg, with a clear lid and a bottle mount
From£9.49
Moderna Hipster Carrier Blueberry
Hard-sided cat carrier with a clear top-opening lid, in two sizes and washable plastic
From£9.49
Expandable Soft-Sided Pet Carrier
A roomy soft-sided carrier in tan canvas with breathable mesh panels and a fold-flat design. The wide zip-open front gives small dogs and cats easy access and plenty of space to settle while you travel.
£32.99
Pet Car Booster Seat Carrier with Safety Strap
A breathable booster carrier with mesh windows and a built-in tether that straps small pets safely to the seat.
£34.99
Foldable Soft-Sided Pet Travel Carrier
Lightweight foldable pet carrier with breathable mesh panels, a roll-up door and a carry handle. The soft-sided design keeps small dogs and cats comfortable and ventilated on trips, then collapses flat for easy storage.
£40.99
Canvas Pet Backpack Carrier
A padded backpack carrier with mesh ventilation panels and a drawstring top opening, letting your cat or small dog poke out and look around. Comfortable padded straps make hands-free trips to the vet or park easy.
£20.99
Airline-Approved Wheeled Pet Trolley Carrier
An airline-friendly wheeled trolley carrier that makes trips away calmer and easier on your pet.
£79.99
Breathable Mesh Pet Carrier with Carry Handle
A roomy soft-sided carrier with full mesh panels and a padded handle for comfy cat and small-dog trips.
£69.99
Pet Car Seat Carrier with Storage Pockets
A padded car carrier with storage pockets that raises small dogs and keeps travel kit to hand.
£14.99
Soft Cat Carrier Bag with Top & Side Opening
A lightweight, foldable cat carrier with mesh panels and two openings — making vet trips and travel a little less of a struggle.
£19.99
Wheeled Trolley Pet Carrier
A roomy travel carrier on smooth-rolling wheels with a retractable trolley handle, so you can wheel your cat or small dog through stations and airports with ease. Mesh panels keep them ventilated and able to see out.
£57.99
Moderna Roadrunner Carrier Aquarelle
A 56cm plastic cat carrier with a carry handle and seatbelt slots, mostly recycled
£31.89
Top-loading beats front-loading
Cats brace against a front door and refuse to go in. A top-opening or fully-removable-top carrier lets you lower a reluctant cat in rather than push them, and lets a vet examine them in the base without tipping them out — many cats stay calmer being seen inside the familiar bottom half.
Hard-sided carriers are easier to clean and feel more secure to most cats; soft-sided ones are lighter and pack down, but the truly anxious cat usually does better with rigid walls around them.
Making the carrier less scary
The carrier shouldn’t only appear on vet day. Leave it out at home as an open bed with a familiar-smelling blanket inside, and the cat stops associating it with the one trip they hate.
Size it so they can stand and turn but not slide around in transit, and look for seatbelt loops if you drive — a secured carrier is far safer in the car than a loose one on the seat.
Everything here is chosen to be genuinely useful in everyday life with your pet — quality-checked, fairly priced and shipped tracked across the UK. For any health concern, your vet is always the best first port of call.
From the Knowledge Hub
Common questions
What’s the best type of cat carrier for the vet?
A hard-sided carrier with a removable or top-opening lid. It lets you lower a reluctant cat in and lets the vet examine them in the base, which keeps anxious cats much calmer than dragging them through a front door.
How do I get my cat into the carrier?
Leave it out as a bed for days beforehand so it smells safe, then use a top-loader to lower them in rear-first. A spritz of feline pheromone spray inside 15 minutes before helps too.
What size carrier does my cat need?
Big enough to stand up, turn around and lie down, but not so big they’re thrown around in the car. For one average cat, around 48cm long is a typical fit.
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