Cat Carriers
Carriers
Most cats associate a carrier with one thing: the vet. That association alone is often the biggest obstacle to a calm journey, more than the carrier's size or material, which is why the carriers in this range lean toward calmer, more enclosed designs with easy top access rather than the more open, view-focused styles that suit some dogs. A carrier that's simple to get your cat into without a struggle, and simple for a vet to open from above rather than coaxing your cat out of a single front door, tends to make the whole experience noticeably less of a battle.
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Feandrea Foldable Travel Crate for Dogs and Cats, 60cm, Grey
Conlun Collapsible Soft-Sided Carrier for Cats and Small Dogs, Purple
DONYER POWER Airline Approved Under-Seat Cat Carrier, Blue
DPWEION Foldable Soft-Sided Pet Carrier for Cats and Small Dogs, Grey
Pecute Extra Large Cat and Dog Carrier with Panoramic Windows, Green
PAWPUBBY Hands-Free Padded Dog Sling Carrier, Caramel
Sarsumir Adjustable Dog and Cat Sling Carrier, Black
Adiwo Reversible Hands-Free Dog and Cat Sling Carrier
Save £30.00Amazon Basics Soft Cat and Dog Carrier, Airline Approved, Grey
Morpilot Soft Pet Carrier Bag, Airline Approved, Grey
Soft Sided Foldable Pet Carrier with Removable Mat, Black
Pecute Cat Carrier with Hidden Partition, Green
Save £30.00AGPTEK Pet Sling Carrier
BroLuka Puppy Sling for Small Dogs and Cats
NiCola Puppy Sling Dog Carriers, Puppy Sling Dog Sling
Ownpets Pet Sling Carrier, Fits 6.5 to 9kg Medium Dog/Cat
Adiwo Puppy Carrier
Adiwo Dog Carrier Bag Dog Sling
PAWPUBBY Dog Sling Carrier, Wide Padded Shoulder Strap for Extra Comfort
ALLSOPETS Dog Carrier Sling for Small Dogs and Cats
Amazon Basics 4-Doors Portable Soft-Sided Folding Travel Crate Kennel for cat
Floofy Friends Soft-Sided Dog Travel Crate, Foldable
Tails of Glory Dog Carrier Bag & Travel Dog Bed for Small Dogs
ISFORU Dog Sling Carrier, Pet Sling Bag for Medium Dogs
Morpilot Large Dog & Cat Carrier
PETBARN Portable Soft Fabric Pet Carrier Folding Dog Cat Puppy Travel Transport
Viilich Adjustable Pet Carrier Backpack
ALLSOPETS Cat Backpack Carrier for Small Dogs and Cats
Pecute Cat Backpack Breathable, Cat Backpack Lightweight and Portable
M MUNCASO Dog Carrier Backpack Small Pet Travel Bag Puppy Pet Front Pack
Bojury Pet Dog Carrier Backpack, Small Dog Cat Front Backpack
Wakytu Dog Backpack Carrier for Medium Dogs
THKOFPET Dog Carrier Backpack, Dog Carry Bag for Small, Medium Dogs and Cats
Colenumone Dog Backpack Carrier
Moysoon Dog Backpack Carrier for Small and Medium Dogs with Detachable Waist Bag
GoDyna Extra Large Portable Pet Trolley Carrier
Petprsco Portable Collapsible Dog Crate
HugglePets Foldable Fabric Pet Crate Carrier
Amazon Basics Dog Cat Seat, Pet Car Booster Bucket
Wodondog Pet Car Booster Seat Travel Carrier Cage
MIXJOY Dog Car Seat with Thick Cushion for Dogs&Cats Under 40lbs
Wood Homing Dog Car Seat for Small Dog
GoBuyer Waterproof Pet Dog Car Seat Booster Carrier Box and Basket with Seat
Save £14.00PetAmi Front Carrier Backpack for Dogs and Cats
Save £11.00BONTHEE Dog Carrier Backpack with Sturdy PE Bottom Support
Pawinner Wheeled Cat Carrier with Locking Wheels, Airline Approved, Up to 9kg
GYMAX Foldable Pet Carrier with Wheels, Telescopic Handle, Black & Grey
PAWZIDEA Expandable Rolling Cat Carrier with Wheels, TSA Airline Approved
PLJVOYK Collapsible Expandable Soft-Sided Pet Carrier, TSA Airline Approved
More About Cat Carriers
Soft-Sided or Hard-Sided
Most cat carriers on the site are soft-sided: lighter, foldable for storage, and generally gentler in feel for a cat who presses against the sides. Our soft-sided cat carriers range covers this construction specifically, our largest cat carrier category after the hub itself. A rigid shell holds its shape better under pressure, such as being stacked with other luggage or handled by a cat prone to pawing at the sides, which is where our hard-sided cat carriers range comes in instead.
If You Have a Kitten
A young kitten who's still getting used to travel often does better in something sized and shaped specifically for them rather than a smaller version of an adult carrier. Our kitten carriers range is built around exactly that.
For the Trip Itself
If a vet appointment is what's actually brought you here, our pet carriers for vet visits range picks out the designs best suited to that shorter, calmer kind of trip across every pet we carry, with more detail on what makes a carrier easier for a vet to work with.
Why Choose a Cat Carrier
Cats generally do better in an enclosed, den-like space than an open one, which is the opposite of what tends to work well for some dogs, and it's worth keeping in mind when comparing carriers that look similar on the surface. A carrier with too much open mesh can leave a nervous cat feeling exposed rather than secure, while one with a slightly more contained shape and a smaller, controllable opening tends to help them settle faster.
Top-loading access matters more for cats than almost any other pet, since it avoids the awkward back-and-forth of coaxing a reluctant cat through a single front door. A carrier that opens fully from the top lets you lower your cat in gently, and lets a vet lift them out the same way, rather than turning every entry and exit into a small negotiation.
Sizing and Buying Guide
Measure your cat from nose to tail base for length and floor to the top of the head for height, then check these against the product's stated internal dimensions, allowing enough room for your cat to stand, turn around and lie down without pressing against the sides. Most cats feel calmer in a carrier that's snug rather than cavernous, so more space isn't automatically better here, just enough for comfortable movement. Always check the maximum weight capacity too, particularly for larger cat breeds, since this can be the limiting factor even when the dimensions look generous enough by eye.