Cat travel and carriers
Getting a cat into a carrier is usually the hardest part of any vet visit, and the right carrier makes a real difference — we stock hard plastic carriers from Moderna alongside a cardboard option for occasional or one-off use.
Choosing between carrier types
A hard plastic carrier like the Moderna range is the sturdiest option, easy to wipe clean and secure enough for regular vet trips or travel, with most opening from the top as well as the front, which makes lifting a reluctant cat in far easier than pushing them through a single front door.
A cardboard carrier is a genuinely useful cheaper option for a one-off trip or as a spare, though it won't stand up to repeated use, a determined scratcher, or being left out somewhere damp the way a plastic carrier will.
Making the carrier less stressful
Leaving a carrier out at home between trips, with a blanket inside, helps a cat see it as a normal piece of furniture rather than something that only appears before something unpleasant happens. A cat who already naps in the carrier is a much easier cat to load on the day.
A top-opening design is worth prioritising if your cat is the type to wedge themselves against the back of a carrier — being able to lower them in from above avoids the tug-of-war a front-only opening can turn into.
In this section
Everything below is in stock with us, priced with delivery worked out, and packed and posted by hand in the UK.
Plush Checkered Dog Car Back Seat Bed
A quilted checkered car bed that turns the back seat into one flat, cosy platform for your dog.
From£11.99
Dog Car Seat Belt Safety Tether
An adjustable nylon car safety tether that clips into your seatbelt buckle and onto your dog's harness, keeping them safely restrained while you drive. Strong metal clasp and durable webbing.
£24.99
MPS Medical PetS Boot – Waterproof Paw Protector
A vet-recommended waterproof boot that keeps bandages, dressings, and casts dry during walks and wet weather.
£30.49
Biodegradable Scented Dog Poo Bags — 50 or 200
Citrus-scented biodegradable poo bags with tie handles — breaking down in months rather than the centuries a standard plastic bag takes.
From£4.49
PAWZ Rubber Dog Paw Protectors — Waterproof Disposable Boots
Lightweight rubber dog boots that protect paws from injury and the elements — easy to fit, water resistant, and available in seven sizes from Tiny to X Large.
From£15.99
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
Four Flags Quick Muzzle for Dogs — Soft Fabric, All Snout Sizes
A soft, adjustable fabric muzzle with a quick-release buckle — fits dogs from Chihuahua to Mastiff size.
From£13.99
Four Flags Quick Muzzle for Long-Snouted Dogs
A water-resistant, quick-release muzzle built for slim-faced breeds like Greyhounds, Collies, and Shelties — in Small, Medium, and Large.
From£14.49
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
Neoprene Dog Paw Protector Boots
Water-resistant neoprene paw boots with a reinforced sole and velcro strap — available in 8 sizes for all breeds.
From£7.99
Four Flags Quick Ferret Muzzle — Grooming & Handling Aid
A temporary, reliable muzzle designed specifically for ferrets — useful for grooming, medicating, and routine handling.
£14.99
Smart Bluetooth Tracker Tag (Works with Find My)
A compact Bluetooth tracker that pairs with Apple Find My for global positioning, with left-behind alerts and the option to share tracking with up to six people. Clip it to a pet collar, keys or bag so nothing goes missing.
From£7.99
Common questions
- How do I get my cat used to a carrier?
- Leave the carrier out permanently at home, with familiar bedding inside, rather than only bringing it out before a vet trip. Cats that already treat it as a normal resting spot are far calmer being loaded into it on the day.
- Is a top-opening or front-opening cat carrier better?
- A top-opening carrier is generally easier for a reluctant cat, since you can lower them in from above rather than pushing them through a single front door, which is where most of the resistance happens.
- Are cardboard cat carriers safe to use?
- They're fine for an occasional or one-off trip, but they won't hold up to repeated use, a determined scratcher, or damp conditions the way a plastic carrier will, so they're better as a spare than an everyday carrier.
- How do I clean a plastic cat carrier?
- Wipe it down with warm water and a pet-safe disinfectant after use, particularly if your cat was unwell or anxious during the trip, and let it dry fully before storing it away or using it again.
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Written by Matt Garnett, who runs Giddy Pets and is a lifelong pet owner — not a vet. This is general information, not veterinary advice, and it cannot replace an examination by the vet who knows your animal. How we write these guides.