{"id":6053,"date":"2025-02-03T10:15:40","date_gmt":"2025-02-03T10:15:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.petbnb.nl\/?p=6053"},"modified":"2025-10-08T18:39:33","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T18:39:33","slug":"je-kat-veilig-in-de-auto-vervoeren","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.petbnb.nl\/en\/transporting-your-cat-safely-in-the-car\/","title":{"rendered":"Transporting cats safely in the car: stress-free travel with your cat"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Cats prefer to stay in their familiar surroundings, so car rides are often stressful. Yet sometimes it's necessary: to the vet, on vacation or to a sleepover. In this guide, you'll read practical tips for transporting your cat safely and as relaxed as possible-and when staying home with a cat sitter makes more sense.<\/p>\n

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Cats and travel<\/h2>\n

Cats are territorial animals that Are very attached to their own environment<\/a>. Leaving that safe place can cause tension: unfamiliar sounds, movement and new smells. Therefore, a good preparation<\/strong> important and helps put your cat at ease as much as possible.<\/p>\n

Travel is stressful for most cats, whether by car or by plane<\/a> is. In either case, make sure you have a safe carrycot<\/strong> and consider calming pheromones<\/strong> as support.<\/p>\n

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Safety first<\/h2>\n

Transporting a cat loose in the car is dangerous and can lead to panic, with risks for both you and your cat. Always use a sturdy, lockable carry basket<\/strong> with adequate ventilation. Choose a size in which your cat can turn around, but not so large that it will slide while driving.<\/p>\n

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Getting your cat used to the car<\/h3>\n

Let your cat get used to it incrementally. This helps reduce stress before the real ride:<\/p>\n