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Monday, December 29, 2014

Buy Victor M230 Ultimate Flea Trap

Victor M230 Ultimate Flea Trap
Customer Ratings: 3.5 stars
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I bought one of these on Tuesday, it arrived on Wednesday. It worked so well I just ordered six refills and a second unit.

I don't have a very serious flea problem, but it was bad enough that I was willing to try a new product. We have very thick carpet in most of our house, and while spraying and vacuuming gets rid of most of them, enough survive to restart the problem a few months later. I chose this one because another reviewer had put a photo of the sticky-pad covered with fleas. I considered it unlikely that someone had just caught a bunch of fleas and then thrown them onto the trap just to make the product look good. Also, it wasn't terribly expensive so, I gave it a shot...

It is fascinating and disturbing how this thing works. Fleas from all corners of the room (within 30 feet or so) move close to it and just gather around it like it's some kind of shrine to their glorious Flea-God. Eventually, they hop into the glow, thinking they are going to Fleahalla or wherever flea-warriors go when they die...and that's when they land on the sticky pad. They struggle for a few seconds, but every move buries them deeper in the muck and soon they stop, frozen in pain and panic as the dark curtain of death slowly descends. So, in a way, I guess they were right: jumping into the light WILL take you to Fleahalla, but instead of flea-valkaries you get agonizing death on a big sticky-disc.

This product works best in a dark room, where the light is the only source of light and heat available--also, it works better if you and your pets aren't in the room, either. We let it go overnight and in the morning it was choked with fleas. I was going to take a picture of it, but it's just so tragic and disgusting that I don't think I will. Also, the longer you leave it on, the better it works: the fleas do things on their own schedule, so they don't just hop into it all willy-nilly. They wait a while, admire the light, say a prayer to the Flea-God then jump on in. And that's when the dying starts...at least they won't die lonely.

This won't kill all the flea, obviously. Some are smarter than the others, I suppose. Flea geniuses and such. But the product doesn't claim to kill all the fleas, just a lot of them. And dead fleas don't lay eggs, so for every dead flea that's like a million eggs that won't be lain or something...I don't know that much about the flea life cycle. Use this product with an effective flea and egg killer spray, like Mycodex Plus Environmental Control Aerosol Household Spray and it shouldn't be long before your flea troubles are under control.

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I must admit I was very skeptical about this, but decided to give it a try out of sheer desperation, and based on the favorable reviews on Amazon. I've got a flea issue with my bedroom carpet, and have tried sprays, continuous vacuuming, boric acid treatments, and dosing my pet with Frontline & Advantage products. While the Advantage works pretty darn well ON the pet, the carpet was still infested no matter what I tried. I plugged in this little contraption on the floor next to my bed, and within TWO HOURS I've already captured 18 fleas, and can actually SEE them hopping across the carpet to get to the trap! I think this is a brilliant, safe, pesticide-free solution to dealing with those pesky little ankle-biting devils that hide in the carpet! I'll continue to vacuum, but I intend to keep this thing plugged in at all times to grab the ones that get away or are newly hatched. Don't hesitate to buy this product!

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An earlier review of this product almost made me pass on the purchase, but I'm glad I didn't. I bought 2 and within the first ten hours 40-50 fleas were caught. Moving the traps periodically to new locations appears to be helpful. I plan to get additional traps for other problem areas.

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Preemptive note: I apologize for the sound quality.

This is a review of the Victor M230 Ultimate Flea Trap. This review shows the results of four traps. Please note that I have never been compelled to write a review for any product I've purchased through Amazon, until now.

In my opinion, the number of fleas caught varies based on placement. Some reviewers mentioned moving their traps to various places with no success. Though I'm not sure why they didn't experience success, you'll see in this video that the product actually does work.

My patio and living room were the most infested. The trap reviews in those areas show the most trapped fleas. The traps used in my home office and the linoleum-floored bathroom (where the cat box and food dish reside) show little-to-no trapped fleas.

I typically keep my home office door closed, which is why there are fewer fleas, thus lower results. I believe the fleas are more pleased with carpet than linoleum, thus the sole-flea result for that trap.

While other reviewers may have experienced low-to-no results, placement *may* be a possible factor. (Operative phrase "may be possible.")

Otherwise, I experienced the same kind of results with the paper plate, water, and dish soap method on the porch. This method was not as effective as the Victor traps within the apartment. The water and soap method didn't attract *any* fleas in my home office or living room, even over a period of 2-3 days. Victor traps produced results overnight.

Thanks for considering this video as you decide on your purchase.

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I have had good luck just taking a shallow pan about the size of an oil pan, or 4qt cook pan, put a little dawn soap in it, add about 2 inches of water, and then suspend a light over it so it shines into the pan. Catches bunches of fleas for practically nothing. I just refill the water once in awhile when it evaporates. Leave the light on day and night, they especially flock to it at night when it's the only light on. It really works!

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Friday, November 28, 2014

Arm & Hammer Disposable Pet Waste Bags Refills, Colors Vary Reviews

Arm & Hammer Disposable Pet Waste Bags Refills, 72-Count, Colors Vary
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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I bought these to dispose of my cat waste after scooping the litter box. They work really well. The opening is large enough to accommodate the scoop, and after I tie them up, I just toss them in the trash and the smell is contained. I don't use a dispenser. They are very easy to tear off the roll and open up. I will definitely buy them again when I run out.

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I don't know how or why these are getting some poor reviews. I have tried almost every brand (cheapie and not) in the dog doo bag department and these are the best by far. They're slightly larger than normal bags (which makes them soooo much easier to tie if your dog drops a mother load) and if you have to carry them for a bit while on a walk, they don't reek. That is reason alone to get these.

I've had bags where the bottom literally splits apart as you put your hand through (not a pleasant surprise, if you've ever had this experience) or had the seams split apart as the bag unrolls from the spool (leaving you with a poop "sheet" instead of a bag). This has happened with nearly every other brand I've tried. I've been using these for a year or more and NEVER had a single situation of this.

As for not fitting standard dispensers, also didn't have this problem with mine but I prefer to carry them without one anyway. Given a choice to run the risk of sticking my hand in poop (literally, lol) or not having a dispenserthe choice is obvious to me.

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My house doesn't smell anymore! We used to use the plain cheap bags, and even though we tossed them into a lidded garbage can out on the back porch, when you opened the back door the smell would come in the house. After thoroughly cleaning the trash can and switching to these bags, the smell is thankfully gone. The only problem is that the spool doesn't fit my favorite dispenser. Anyway, I didn't buy them for the dispenser, I bought them for the odor control, and they work wonders in that area.

The reviewers who claim these bags are defective are wrong. They are designed differently than normal bags. You unfold them, and there's a bottom seam that remains attached while the top unfolds further. You then have to peel the plastic apart to open the bag. It makes them nice and wide. People are mistaking the attached bottom seam for the bottom of the bag, and are thinking that the side wasn't sealed properly. That is not the case. They just have a different design than the typical bag, and people are tossing them before noticing that the bag is not opened yet. The only downside to the design is that there are fewer bags on a roll.

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It's hard to see where you should rip them apart. The perforation is so bad that it does not tear cleanly and the bag sometimes rips. It leaves a disgusting perfume smell on your hands; I want to wash my hands as soon as I touch one.

The only pro is that they are large.

I would not recommend these.

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The first few bags on the roll were ok, though hard to tear off and a little small for tying after collection. However, as it turns out, the majority of the bags on the roll are unusable. The seam at the bottom is split open! Some kind of manufacturing flaw. Will be returning the product.

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Thursday, November 6, 2014

JW Pet Company GripSoft Cat Shedding Blade Review

JW Pet Company GripSoft Cat Shedding Blade
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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This tool works great for brushing my 6 cats and removing more fur and dander than some of my other grooming brushes; however, my problem with this shedding tool (and the reason for a 3 rating) is that it's open design in the middle causes the fur it has removed to fly all over the place. Some of the fur does get caught up in the "shedding blade" (the teeth of the brush), but more seems to fly around than gets caught. You have to brush very slowly and be very careful to try and catch the fur that it is pulling off. If they could somehow perfect this type of brush where it would catch the fur as it is removing it (maybe by somehow removing the hole in the middle), this might work better and receive a 5 rating.

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I purchased this item today at PetSmart. The JW Smartgrip Cat Shedding tool is awesome. It's not actually a blade (as I tried it out on my husband to see what it would do to his hair after I saw what it did to my cat). It works by gently pulling the hair, removing all loose hair, and hair that's already fallen out but is still in the coat. I own a Himalayan and their coats can be rather thick, and she HATES the standard barbed brushes, this item she loves, and the hair it gets out is incredible.

I even tried it on my Boston Terrier, as I haven't found a decent brush for his shedding coat either, and it works! Even though he's a little less thrilled with it, he still sits there for me.

For the money, this is an incredible find!

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I bought this brush/blade about a month ago in an effort to try to get rid of more cat dander from my two, medium haired cats. I was a little iffy about the way it looked design-wise, but it works well. It seems to be able to get more of the undercoat and dander free than our normal, $5, wire brush and my cats really like it. One of them just loves attention so she doesn't dislike any brush I've tried, but even my picky cat (whom I usually have to hold down to brush) will hold still and knead the couch/my leg as I brush her with it.

You do have to be more aware of the hair you're freeing since the shedding blade doesn't catch them, but I just pet the cats after every few brushes and collect it in a hairball til I'm done.

My least favorite thing about it is that it is kind of sharp (of course, it is called a shedding "blade") and you have to be careful not to brush too hard or you'll hurt your cat. It isn't a big issue for the average cat owner, but my 3 year old is not allowed to brush the cats with it and I have to keep it hidden from him.

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Monday, October 13, 2014

Reviews of Purina Pet Gear Potty Training Kit

Purina Pet Gear Potty Training Kit
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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For the cost alone, this was a no-brainer. Buying this bundle was cheaper than buying a bag dispenser and the bells separately. It didn't take long to train our puppy with the bell, as she's quickly learned to nudge it with her nose to signal when she needs to go. And the bag cady/dispenser is easy to clip onto the handle of a retractable lease. It zips, which also makes it super convenient for storing some snacks on a walk. All in all, this was a fantastic purchase.

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The bells are loud enough to be heard in our very active household. There are 3 bells attached to the strap with an elastic band to hang on to a door or stair banister. The bag holder is standard but a nice bonus that it comes with it.

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I have a small dog (lhasa also) and he has to jump to get to the bells, it needs to be longer. the part that hooks on the door knob fell off after just a short while. It gets the job done but it would be worth it to get something that lasts.

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Great kit I'll be glad when my little one learns to use the bells! Right now she doesn't quite understand, but she'll get it!

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Friday, September 26, 2014

Discount Arf Frame Dog House in Pink

Pet Squeak Princess Pad Dog House, Medium, Pink
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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Love the look of this "palace" for our tiny Yorkie. The workmanship leaves a little to be desired. Wish I had ordered next size as they stated would work up to 15 lbs. our girl is under 5 lbs and just fits so go bigger.

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My dog loves this house! She is 8 lbs and still has just enough room to turn around and to also feel safe! Very cute design!! She took to it right away!

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it is the right size for my 18lb dog

she love to stay in this lovely cute house

even the rainy days this house can protect her

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I love this dog house. The color is very pink. I actually was concerned that I would not like this at first. Pink is not usually my style. But I loved the heart, the white roof, the price, the size, and the fact that it is off the ground. It went together easily and couldn't be cuter! I have three mini dachshunds and they love it!

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This got here so fast!!! They are not kidding about easy assemble, my six year old did most of it with grandpas supervision. It looks just like the picture an i think it's adorable!

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Monday, September 8, 2014

Buy Zack & Zoey Thermal Lined Pet Jacket - Red

Zack & Zoey Polyester Thermal Lined Dog Jacket, XX-Small, Red
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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The sizing was WAY off. I measured my dog as suggested and requested the proper size even though I though it would be too big. Turns out it was too small, WAY too small. My dog is 20" from shoulder to base of tail and is very lean. The jacket we received, a large, is at least 4" too short and doesn't even come close to fitting around his chest (we cannot get his legs in at all). It's a shame to be inconvenienced like this. I hate having to go to the post office to ship something off because of a seller/manufacturer error.

This jacket is not at all stretchy but it has front facing sleeves and a front closure. Be careful putting this on your dog as you never want to pull a dog's front legs out to the side. Also there is a very stiff velcro closure that runs the length of the front. This may be uncomfortable for dogs and may prevent them from curling into a ball to rest. It would be much better if the closure was on the back as this would eliminate both problems. Also if the closure was made in such a way that you could adjust the girth, that would help ensure a proper fit and prevent male dogs from getting urine on the jacket.

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I have a blue Doberman with alopecia that has very thin hair. In the winter I needed something nice and warm for her to wear so the poor thing didn't have to go out and freeze being somewhat bald. This coat is great. The lining is nice and cozy and she has no problems running or carrying on as she likes to. Just make sure you actually measure your dog to order the correct size. I had to order larger than what was suggested for the breed because my dog is broad chested.

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I needed a thick jacket for my Boston. It works great. Keeps rain and snow off very well.

He tries to get it off and can't, the Velcro holds it on well.

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this little coat is well made and comfortable for our boston terrier. it was a little large for her but she wore it anyway and seemed glad for the warmth. compared prices and style with pet stores in the city and found nothing that compares for the price...most styles like this were over thirty dollars. good purchase.

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The small Z&Z sweatshirts fit my dog (10 lbs) perfectly, but the thermal jacket is very tight -I may need to try a medium. Excellent jacket, though.

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Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Reviews of New Paw Print Pet Bed/House for Dog or Cats for Small Pets 15-25lbs.

New Paw Print Pet Bed/House for Dog or Cats for Small Pets 15-25lbs.
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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The Paw Print Pet Bed is an excellent product, well made, and with an interior pillow that can be removed when the weather warms up. We bought two one small and one medium, to accommodate our different sized cats. They are popular with both cats who, with their distinct personalities, are not necessarily in agreement about ANYTHING! They have provided them with a safe (and personal) place to nap, and the beds are so light and portable that they can easily be moved from room to room. We are very pleased.

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this is such a wonderful item that even my large dog tries to claim it from my smaller dog. :) it shipped very quickly and is great quality

Monday, July 7, 2014

K&H Lectro-Kennel Igloo-Style Heated Pad Review

K&H Lectro-Kennel Igloo-Style Heated Pad, Large
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We bought this heater for a dogloo that we are housing two stray cats in. We could not take in these strays, as we have four strays living with us already. It is hard to sleep at night knowing that they were outside freezing. This heater is working so well that we recommended it to a friend who bought the next size up, which is the large. She lives in Cape May and has a small colony(12) of cats, which she houses in the x-tra large dogloo. I was a little disappointed that it is hard plastic and you really can't cover it with anything, but the cats don't seem to mind at all. They are very happy to be warm and on really cold nights they are right on top of the heater and if it is a more mild night, they can move off the heater. the heater doesn't get too warm but it is enough to make them comfortable. It really was money well spent and we get a good nights sleep knowing they are not freezing. We are in the midst of a blizzard tonight and they are curled up and cozy in the back of the dogloo on their heater. If you have animals that you can't take in for whatever reason, please treat them to this bit of comfort, they deserve to be warm too.

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This "heated pad" is not actually a pad at all. It is made entirely of hard plastic with no padding whatsoever. I see that it is "contructed of rugged ABS plastic" but mistakenly thought "pad" meant it would have at least some sort of softness to it. This plastic contruction makes it slide around in the dogloo, which is easily solved with a piece of scrap carpet placed underneath. However it doesnt solve the problem of no padding at all. It emits a pleasing heat when laid on, but my dog would rather lay on a soft cold dog bed than a heated piece of hard plastic, even with a thin covering on it. There is not enough heat to transfer through a comfortable pad placed on top of it. I am returning this and getting the "soft outdoor bed" of the same brand instead.

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We have an igloo for an outdoor cat who "adopted" us. The insert is the best thing to buy in order to keep an outside cat warm in the winter. If you are thinking about it or worried if an animal will take to it, don't worry at all. Ours went right in and loves it!

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This item seems to work well in keeping my dogs warm. The only problem we had was fitting it into the Igloo with the cord coming out the back of the Igloo. We have a puppy that chews, so we had to make a hole in the dog house. It would be nice if dog houses thought ahead and put a small hole for a cord to fit through.

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It's been great for my outdoor stray cat friend who loves to nap in a her dog igloo. The mat is great with the sherpa cover (bought separately) and the cat loves the comfy warmth this heating mat provides. It's just the right size for her igloo home so she can stay on it or stay off.

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Saturday, March 29, 2014

Cheap Small Red Lock n' Play Interactive Adult Dog Toy

Small Red Lock n' Play Interactive Adult Dog Toy
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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WigZi Lock n' Play Dog Toy is a fun toy that entertains my dog longer than any other toy. Fill it with peanut butter and it distracts her from thunder! She'll do anything to earn this treat! Great sturdy chew toy! I'll get more!

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Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Buy Taco Dog Costume

Taco Dog Costume size : Large
Customer Ratings: 3.5 stars
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This was so poorly built my dog had it off in about 5 seconds. I had to resew the straps after they broke off and they were still extremely flimsy after that. Not only that but it looks nothing like the picture. It is junk. Do not buy.

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The costume is large and floppy. It's irritating to put on your dog. It also looks terrible. I don't recommend this product.

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I bought this costume for my brother's bassett hound. The web page info said the size needed for a basset was a medium. He got it, and you guessed it, WAAAAAAY too small. The sizing information on the package didn't match the info given online at all. Since I got the thing on points, and the dog could care less either way, it's no tragedy. Just annoying to buy something using the info given and have it be totally wrong.

Also, the construction of the costume wasn't very well thought out. Even on a smaller dog it looked like 2 pillows on the sides and a "meat strip" across the dog's back, held together with elastic straps.

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This was not as well put together as photo appeared. Elastic barely sewn into costume and was visible immediately. We ordered it for halloween and tried to fix it...needless to say, the dog did not have a costume to wear -it was cheap and not worth putting on.

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The elastic can be seen between the meat and the shell. The worst part is is that the costume kept sliding off my dog.

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Monday, February 10, 2014

Best Dog Click Clicker Training Trainer Black Deals

Dog Click Clicker Training Trainer Black
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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My little Westie is almost 9 years old and I would have thought it was too late to train him. But I decided to give "clicker training" a try after seeing a video about it on YouTube. And it works! Besides being a great, economical little product, the clicker really catches his attention, and now, after only a short time, he's doing tricks! Great product, fast shipping, I couldn't be happier.

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I'm using to train my parrot. It works great. Very easy to use, and I like the color. Clicker training is a easy way to train anything from birds to dogs to horses.

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My cat's responded quickly to it and have learned a lot with it ..I would recommend this to any pet owner

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Thanks package was well packaged, and the item arrived in one piece, it works good Thanks.

I still need to learn how to train my dog with the clicker though

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Took FOREVER to receive it, but they did specify like 4 weeks for possible delivery. As described. It is a LOUD click, keep that in mind. I had a nervous dog and it is taking her a bit of getting used to.

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Thursday, January 16, 2014

Cheap Go Pet Club Metal Cage

Go Pet Club Metal Cage
Customer Ratings: 2 stars
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Too Bad there is not a 0 stars option. What I thought I was getting was a dog crate with the dimensions of 24"Hx30"Wx21.5"D and what came in the mail was a crate with the dimensions of 24"Lx18"Wx20"H. Not only do the dimensions not match up but they are expressed in a completely different way. I have been dealing with them about the issue and they have only been rude back. HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE. Not saying your experience will be like this but just be aware and proceed with caution.

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The doors are smaller than all the other crates I have had. There are six inches of wasted crate above each door, which means they could have used some of this on the doors. Metal is actually cheaper than the other crates I have, so for the money I would have expected a little more.

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