The Lazy Cat Team
If the carrier only appears on the way to the vet, most cats learn to dread it. The good news is that this association can be changed, slowly and kindly.
Start early
- Leave the carrier out in a room your cat already likes, door open.
- Put a soft blanket and a familiar toy inside.
- Drop a treat or two inside now and then, and let your cat find them.
- Once your cat goes in freely, close the door for a few seconds, then open it again.
Short practice trips
When the carrier feels normal, carry your cat around the house for a minute, then a short walk outside, then a short drive. Keep each step calm and end before your cat gets anxious.
Your carrier, our care. No stress for you or your cat.
On the day
- Line the carrier with something that smells of home.
- Cover part of it with a light cloth so your cat can hide.
- Keep the carrier level and secure, never on a slippery seat.
Travelling with Lazy Cat
With our door-to-door transport we ask that you provide and pack your cat in their own carrier; we carry an emergency backup carrier in case of unforeseen situations. Cats from different households always travel separately, and cats from the same household can share a carrier if that is how they travel at home.
