Cats
Cat Carriers
Little things. Happy cats.
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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Cat Restrainer Cage — Safe Handling & Medication Aid
A sturdy, compact cage with a handy restrainer panel that makes medicating, nail trimming, and routine care far less stressful for you both.
£98.99
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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
Fast UK deliveryWire Top-Opening Cat Basket Carrier — White Powder-Coated Metal
- Material
- Powder coated metal
- Brand
- Simply2 Pets
£63.99
Moderna Hipster Carrier Hot
- Sizes
- Small · Large
- Material
- High-quality, 100% recyclable plastic
From £9.49
Bundle
Cardboard Carrier 3-Pack
Three large flat-pack cardboard carriers for vet trips, rehoming or bringing new pets home.
£14.49
A little guidance
Choosing cat carriers
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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