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Is my cat okay in this carrier? How to prevent cat travel stress?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | 5 years and 11 months old

Is my cat going to be okay in this? Is this type of bag it going to make her really stressed or is it supposed to be something that cat’s usually enjoy?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on August 24th, 2019

Oh I like that one! Sofia can look out and there are nice big air holes. I would slowly get her used to being in it. Start by leaving it open, and letting her explore it. Then put her in it for a few minutes once a day, and then slowly increasing the amount of time she is in it.

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