Choosing car travel supplies is a necessity for a car trip with your cat. The amount of travel supplies will depend on the length of the car trip and how many stops you need to make along the way. 
Short types like to the veterinarian or to the groomers will only require a cat carrier. Longer car trips and those requiring overnight stays will require choosing car travel supplies to cover all of your cat’s usual needs.
Some type of travel carrier is the number one purchase when choosing air travel supplies for your cat. A cat carrier will protect you and your cat from any accident that an inquisitive cat can quickly cause. Soft-sided and hard-sided carriers are both made of waterproof materials and are easy to clean if an accident does occur during traveling. Your cat should be able to lie down, turn around and stand comfortably when in the crate. Adding a blanket or some absorbent material will help to keep your cat feel secure in the carrier. Be sure that the cat carrier is secure in the car so that it does not tip over or bounce around the car. This will stress the cat needlessly and make them less sure about being in the cat carrier.
After selecting a carrier, you should work with you cat to accept being placed into and carried in a cat carrier. This should be started a few weeks prior to the trip. You will need to reassure your cat that being in a cat carrier is a pleasant experience with lots of verbal praise, petting and treats when placed into and taken out of the carrier. The cat carrier should be left out and let the cat eat inside the carrier with the door open. After your cat is comfortable in the carrier with the door open, you can begin to close the door for short periods of time. Gradually increase the time spent in the cat.
When traveling by car, a cat should not be fed. Make sure that you feed you cat a few hours prior to leaving and after you get to your destination. You should carry with you enough food and water to cover the duration of your trip or at least enough food and water to acclimate your cat to the new food and water at your destination. Be sure that you have considered choosing car travel supplies to help keep your cat entertained such as new toys and treats.
Choosing car travel supplies like cleanup items and a first aid kit can be carried
in the pockets of the cat carriers. You should always keep harnesses and leashes handy so the can easily be reached when at the end of the trip. You will need to think about how you will provide a litter box for your cat during your trip. You can always bring along the cat’s regular litter box or use something as simple as a shoebox or other cardboard box that can be easily disposed. Many owners find using a child’s portable potty a nice travel litter box.
Whether traveling a short distance or for a couple of days, your carrier should be labeled with your name and phone number for both your house and your destination. Your cat should be wearing a collar and an identification tag or micro-chipped as well. Traveling with your cat is very similar to traveling with a young child. A little preparation in advance with choosing car travel supplies for you cat can alleviate the added stress of traveling with your cat.
