How do you get a cat to stop crying in the car?

Spray the interior of your cat carrier with a synthetic, feline pheromone-product. These products have been shown to decrease stress in cats. You can also put some of your cats favorite treats or catnip inside the carrier so that your cat associates the carrier with a positive experience.

How can I calm my cat down in the car?

Strategies to de-stress cat road trips include:

A Thundershirtxae which swaddles the cat much like swaddling an infant and can reduce anxiety.

Feliwayxae pheromone wipes and spray can be used to prepare the carrier and can help to lower anxiety.

A pheromone calming collar can contribute to reduce anxiety.

Is it normal for a cat to cry in the car?

And while some cats do genuinely suffer from motion sickness, others who vomit or become incontinent when riding in a car might simply be nervous. Such psychogenic symptoms are not uncommon among car-phobic felines.