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Petmate Double Door Deluxe Pet Carriers

The airline approved Double Door Deluxe pet carrier with the traditional end-loading door and an added top-loading doorMakes loading and unloading small pets twice as easyThe dial-latch locking system makes it easy to assemble and disassemble
Average Customer Rating:
4.49 out of 5
4.5
 out of 
5
(37 Reviews)
34 of 37(92%)customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Petmate Double Door Deluxe Pet Carriers
Overall Rating: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
(based on 37 reviews)
Written By: Shar39
Cat Carrier
Date: November 11, 2009
"This beats out a fabric carrier that little Jeeves could tear apart."
Review 2 for Petmate Double Door Deluxe Pet Carriers
Overall Rating: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
(based on 37 reviews)
Written By: ppbb
double door design is good for cats
Date: September 3, 2009
"i use this carrier for my cats. the single door is just too hard to get them into the carrier, though i do feel like the single door carrier is more substantial. just make sure you lock the top door very tightly before you carry it by the top handle. i have had no problems. this is the only brand i have found that makes the double door design."
Review 3 for Petmate Double Door Deluxe Pet Carriers
Overall Rating: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
(based on 37 reviews)
Written By: sdbunny
Carrier good for stubborn bunnies
Date: September 1, 2009
"If you have ever tried to pull a reluctant rabbit out of a front door only carrier, you know how hard it can be. They use all four feet to hold themselves in. With the top door, it is relatively easy to scoop them out before they know what's happening."
Review 4 for Petmate Double Door Deluxe Pet Carriers
Overall Rating: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
(based on 37 reviews)
Written By: PreOre
Very pleased!
Date: July 21, 2009
"Oh how I envy any owner whose pet just strolls into a carrier without a fuss or even manages to fall asleep in there. I can safely say that this will NEVER happen with our cat lol. She equates carriers with vet visits and road trips, and she wants no part in either.
Having the ability to load the cat through the top door has been a godsend! If you've ever tried to push a reluctant cat through the front door of a carrier, then you know what I'm talking about lol.
We bought the intermediate size, because she gets so distressed, we didn't want to traumatize her any further by getting the small size. (It's a peacock blue color).
We added a small blanket on the floor for some extra comfort. It's barely tolerable for her, but it has worked out quite nicely. Highly recommended!"
Review 5 for Petmate Double Door Deluxe Pet Carriers
Overall Rating: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
(based on 37 reviews)
Written By: Anonymous
Happy Carrier!
Date: January 3, 2009
"I love how the carrier had several options to open and close it. You can open it from the front, the top, or you can just pop open the whole top half.
It's sturdy, however, just be weary of making sure to clamp everything down. Sometimes you make think its locked down, but it's actually just half way...
Other than that, I highly recommend it."
Review 6 for Petmate Double Door Deluxe Pet Carriers
Overall Rating: 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
(based on 37 reviews)
Written By: Minxy
Good for the price
Date: December 20, 2008
"This is a good product. A small is perfect for a cat. Easy to get pet in/out of carrier & easy to clean. The carrier plastic is not as strongly made as some of the other brands. I would recommend this product."
Review 7 for Petmate Double Door Deluxe Pet Carriers
Overall Rating: 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
(based on 37 reviews)
Written By: vikki
Traveling
Date: August 13, 2008
"Traveling is easier with this crate. The top door is great. My cat can be remove easier at the vets. The only downside is that the top door hidges have points that can scatch. Not major. Its as if you were to fun a dull pencil across your hand. I just think there should be rubber or plastic on the ends to make it better."
Review 8 for Petmate Double Door Deluxe Pet Carriers
Overall Rating: 
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
(based on 37 reviews)
Written By: SandysDad
Functionally Great But Beware of the Color!
Date: August 2, 2008
"Chose this carrier, because my inlaws had it for their dog. Functionally, it's great. We primarily use the front door; however, the top door occassionally comes in very handy. We were disappointed with the color, though, when our carrier was delivered. The website pictured a cream carrier, which would've been fine. The carrier which was delivered was a bright aqua color. We'd seen that color in the store, and didn't like it. We opted to buy online and pay the shipping costs, in hopes of getting a color which was more to our liking. If this is the only color available, Petco really should update their website."
Review 9 for Petmate Double Door Deluxe Pet Carriers
Overall Rating: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
(based on 37 reviews)
Written By: Retired
Easy In Easy Out
Date: June 29, 2008
"This pet carrier is the best version that we have found. It's easy to get your pet in and out. Dogs, cats or Birds aren't as afraid when they have more area to see out. We use it to take our birds to the Vet or our dog. I would recommend it to anyone with pets. Especially for birds that don't like being taken out the front door they seem not to mind coming out the top door."
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Review 10 for Petmate Double Door Deluxe Pet Carriers
Overall Rating: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
(based on 37 reviews)
Written By: littlewolf
great item for newborns
Date: June 13, 2008
"I rescue animals in Rocky Point Mexico and take in many new born kittens and pups without mothers that I need to bottle feed. This carrier with the two doors - one on top is perfect to see and retrieve them for feedings."
Review 11 for Petmate Double Door Deluxe Pet Carriers
Overall Rating: 
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
(based on 37 reviews)
Written By: MaxwellsMom
Had to Return Two
Date: June 11, 2008
"I had to return this item because it would not close. I was sent another one and had to return that one too. It was worse than the first one. I would not try another one."
Review 12 for Petmate Double Door Deluxe Pet Carriers
Overall Rating: 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
(based on 37 reviews)
Written By: starla
very nice carrier
Date: May 24, 2008
"i love this carrier. the double doors make it very easy to load and unload small pets. the only downside was the color it is a horrible dark brownish mauve color."
Review 13 for Petmate Double Door Deluxe Pet Carriers
Overall Rating: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
(based on 37 reviews)
Written By: nikkiladybug
Love the double doors!
Date: April 26, 2008
"I love how this carrier has a door on the top. It is so much easier to get my cat into the carrier by using the top door."
Review 14 for Petmate Double Door Deluxe Pet Carriers
Overall Rating: 
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
(based on 37 reviews)
Written By: Eva01
Dangerous
Date: March 12, 2008
"I used the crate for the first time and noticed a scratch on my puppy's nose. The second time she had a huge gash out of her nose from the lock brackets on the top of the roof door. The Manufacturer should highly consider redesigning the lock brackets and change them to plastic verse metal to prevent animals from harming themselves. We use them to contain our love ones when where out and can't watch them ourselves. I would have never considered this crate had I known it was going to harm her."
Review 15 for Petmate Double Door Deluxe Pet Carriers
Overall Rating: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
(based on 37 reviews)
Written By: CatPerson55
Cat Carriers
Date: February 17, 2008
"These carriers are terrific! I bought three of them, and am very glad that I did. Much easier to get the cats in and out with the door on top, but they have the option of walking in or out the lower door if they want. One cat liked it so much that he curled up in it and took a nap!"
Review 16 for Petmate Double Door Deluxe Pet Carriers
Overall Rating: 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
(based on 37 reviews)
Written By: ISGirl97
Nice and Roomy For Large Cat
Date: February 12, 2008
"It was time to buy a larger carrier for my 16lb. cat since the one I currently have has suddenly become too hard to get her into. She seems to know when it's time to go to the vet and it is very difficult to get such a big, (and stubborn), cat into a medium-sized carrier. She loves the new Double Door Deluxe so much that she sleeps in it. I'm hoping that it will be much easier to get her inside when I need to by using the top door. The only thing this one is missing that the medium-sized carrier had is a secure slot for a seatbelt. The handle on the top door can be used but I don't think it will hold as tight. (I haven't tried yet)."
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Review 17 for Petmate Double Door Deluxe Pet Carriers
Overall Rating: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
(based on 37 reviews)
Written By: OJandPepper
Worth the money
Date: February 8, 2008
"I thought this was a little pricy when I purchased it but it was worth the money. I feel like my cat doesn't feel so enclosed and I can see her at all times since it is so open."
Review 18 for Petmate Double Door Deluxe Pet Carriers
Overall Rating: 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
(based on 37 reviews)
Written By: Felidae
Good carrier
Date: February 8, 2008
"This carrier is nice, especially the top door for putting in frisky felines."
Review 19 for Petmate Double Door Deluxe Pet Carriers
Overall Rating: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
(based on 37 reviews)
Written By: bordercollieslover
A great carrier
Date: February 8, 2008
"I love this carrier I bought it because it had a top door as well as a side door. And I thought it would be great to use when I was traveling with my Guinea pig since it would be easy to get him out of it"
Review 20 for Petmate Double Door Deluxe Pet Carriers
Overall Rating: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
(based on 37 reviews)
Written By: katmagick
Great Carrier
Date: February 4, 2008
"I have had my Petmate carriers for over 10 years and they still look like new. Its not because I don't use them either. I leave a couple out at all times with pads in them for the cats to sleep in. They love the security.They are easy to clean, very sturdy and come in a variety of sizes. I like that they have multiple ways to open them. The turn locks that attach the top to the bottom are easy to operate and provide peace of mind because you know when they are locked or not."