Cat travel accessories consist of more than a travel cage or crate, although that is an excellent place to start. There are under seat versions for airlines and car versions that fasten with seat belts. Either one is an essential cat travel accessory. A larger crate can accommodate a spill proof water bowl and food dish. These are much needed for long car trips. If you plan to take your cat out of the car when traveling you will want a leash, and a harness to keep your cat from running away. Favorite small toys are great things to include when you pack as well.

When going someplace that you want to carry your pet along, and you are not going by car, you will want another type of carrier. Your list of cat travel accessories will probably want to include a similar item. One great solution is a carrier that resembles a purse. The best ones have an easy access top, and mesh or ventilated sides for comfort. These cat travel accessories come in many colors and prints and can be coordinated with your own accessories.

There are some cat travel accessories that are not glamorous, but we do not want to forget like anti nausea medications and pest controllers when recommended by the vet. The cat needs an identification tag or a microchip in case it is lost. Do not forget that you will want to take a small, easy to clean litter tray for your traveling cat as well. Have fun on your vacation with your furry family friend.

For car travel you may want to choose a medium crate or kennel. They come available with seat belt options for extra safety. Your dog or cat can be safely contained, and then strapped in place in the back seat. This is also an option for larger dog travel kennels. You want your pet to be comfortable and well cared for when you drive or fly.

One often thinks of the plastic crates when considering pet travel carriers. There are however, soft sided canvas cat travel carriers and dog travel kennels. Maybe they are a little bit more difficult to clean if a pet is incontinent, but soft sided or padded pet travel carriers do seem to offer more comfort for long rides in a vehicle. Also available are rip stop spring folded pet travel carriers that take little storage space and luggage or purse style cases and duffels that are comfortable for medium to smaller cats and dogs.

A widely traveled family will want to choose a good pet travel carrier that will last through many experiences. Also available, for very occasional trips to the vet is a card board pet carrier with ventilation and handles to carry it by. The choices you make for a cat travel carrier or a dog travel kennel will need to match your lifestyle and your pet.

Cat travels supplies may include anti nausea medicine if your doctor prescribes it for your pets. Usually anti-nausea medication results in a sleepy pet. Also include something with which to feed the kitty. A spill proof bowl for water and a dish for food may be what you choose if your cat is comfortable eating in the car, otherwise, a small easy clean set to use when you stop to eat and care for your own needs. Be sure to include a small, easy clean, portable litter tray as well.

If you were taking your children on a trip with you, undoubtedly you would pack some favorite toys to make them feel comfortable and to ease boredom. The same holds true for your cat. On your cat travel supplies list be sure to include some favorite toys. You may want a feather toy, or a catnip mouse. How about a laser pointer for your cat to chase?

Many of us like our favorite pillow when we travel. Your cat will enjoy having something from home if she or he has a favorite cushion. It is just so comforting.

A final addition to your list of cat travel supplies may be a sling carrier, back pack carrier or purse styled carrier so that your cat may go with you where ever you go. This would be ideal for going to parks, walking around a strange town, seeing a zoo, or hiking. Cat travel supplies make your vacation with your pet a very pleasant experience indeed.