How To Keep Your Cat Safe Whilst Travelling In A Car

How do I keep my cat safe when traveling in a car?

For those times when you need to transport your cat in the car--sometimes we think the nicest, safest thing we can do is to have our cat on our lap or on the seat next to us so we can pet them and keep them calm. Unfortunately, that's the most dangerous thing you can do. And the reasons are these: Your cat can accidentally panic and claw you and you can cause an accident. Your can could get stuck under your gas or break pedal. If you have to stop quickly, your cat actually can be propelled through the windshield. So, as much as we like them sitting next to us and being able to talk to them, the best and safest thing is to have your cat in a carrier. And you should have the carrier actually in the middle seat, not in the front seat; it's far safer. When we're driving, we have enough distractions. We don't need to have to worry about a cat loose in the car.