Safe and Cozy: How to Travel With Your Kitten in 2025 – Vet Tips Inside 🛫😼

By Dr. Duncan Houston BVSc

Whether you’re heading to your kitten’s first vet visit or bringing them home for the first time, traveling with a kitten is a whole different adventure. 😼

This guide gives you vet-approved tips to travel safely with your kitten, how to set up a comforting carrier environment, and how to use Purrz travel-friendly beds and accessories to reduce stress along the way.

🚗 What to Know Before You Travel With a Kitten 

• Kittens under 12 weeks need constant warmth and security 
• Most kittens associate car rides with stress — unless you condition them early
•  A good carrier setup can make the difference between panic and peaceful purring

✅ Even short trips benefit from smart setup and calming tools.

🧺 How to Set Up the Carrier for Comfort

1. Line the Carrier with Familiar Scent

• Use a fleece blanket or worn shirt that smells like you or their previous environment 
• Add a plush toy or small stuffed animal for cuddling

2. Choose the Right Bed or Liner 

• Use a Flat Felt Pad or soft insert that won’t slide 
• For super young kittens, use a Donut Bed placed securely in the carrier

3. Add Warmth (If Needed) 

• Microwavable warming discs under a fleece layer are perfect for kittens under 8 weeks 
• Never use plug-in heat sources while in transit

😿 Signs Your Kitten Is Stressed While Traveling 

• Meowing excessively or panting 
• Scratching at the sides of the carrier 
• Refusing to eat or showing wide, dilated pupils

💡 Counter this with: 

• Calming pheromone spray (like Feliway) applied 15 minutes before travel 
• Covering the carrier with a towel to reduce visual stimuli

🛏️ Best Travel-Friendly Purrz Beds 

• 🎒 XL Felt Pad – fits most carriers, non-slip, heat-trapping
  
• 🧸 Donut Bed – ideal for nesting inside larger carriers or crates 
• 🔁 3-in-1 Cube – flattens and folds for easy car setup or overnight stays

💬 Dr. Duncan Houston Recommends:

“Early travel experiences shape how a cat responds to the vet, crates, and carriers for life. A safe space layered with warmth and scent makes every car ride easier — for both of you.”

📦 Kitten Travel Checklist

• ✅ Carrier with top and front entry 
• ✅ Non-slip bed or liner 
• ✅ Blanket or shirt with familiar scent 
• ✅ Small toy or snuggle plush 
• ✅ Emergency pee pad or spare towel 
• ✅ Vet record folder or vaccination documents

🛍️ Browse Purrz travel-friendly beds and pads here