- It's made of 5 acrylic panels that are 3/16" thick (4 walls and the top). The four posts are ebony stained, solid pine. The acrylic door panel is held in place with extruded aluminum tracks that are screwed to the posts. The side and rear panels slide and fit easily into grooves that are cut into the posts. The bottom is a durable, double-sided black melamine and both the bottom and the top are fastened tightly in place with easily removable furniture screws. Yes, it is very sturdy. The dimensions are: 26.75" Long x 19.5" Wide x 20.25" Tall
Back to questions- Yes. The beauty of the Fido Flat is that is serves more than one purpose and duals as a table as well as a crate for crate-trained dogs. For people like us who live in a small condo, it is important to utilize space efficiently, and the Fido Flat is an excellent use of space for any apartment, loft, condo, flat, or home of any size.
Back to questions- As I create this website, the Fido Flat next to my side of the bed (where my pug, Owen, is crated) has a number of things on top. There is thin, metal lamp that stands about 3 feet tall, a small fan, my clock, my cell phone, a granite coaster with a full glass of water, and September's issue of Golf Digest. All total, these items weigh about 12 pounds. Can the top hold more? Yes, but 10-15 pounds would be about the most weight you'd want resting on the top acrylic panel.
Back to questions- The front door slides up and down along the aluminum track using an aluminum handle. There is a hole in the front acrylic door where you can insert a lynch-pin (included) to lock the door closed or lock it in the open position so your dog can go easily in and out.
Back to questions- The Fido Flat comes with 114 1-inch air holes that are laser-cut into the acrylic panels (top excluded). When the Fido Flat is used correctly (see next question) the temperature inside the Fido Flat is the same as the temperature surrounding the Fido Flat in the room in which it is used.
Back to questions- NEVER PLACE THE FIDO FLAT IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT! It is extremely important to the health and safety of your pet that you put the Fido Flat in a well-shaded, cool spot in your home. In our home, we use the Fido Flat as an end-table next to our sofa and as nightstands on both sides of the bed. None of these places receive direct sunlight. Fido Flat, LLC is not responsible for harm or death caused to your pet throught the inappropriate use of the Fido Flat.
Back to questions- We highly recommend that you use the plastic crate pan that comes with your Fido Flat. The pan fits into the Fido Flat perfectly, and is easily removable and washable.
Back to questions- We highly recommend that you use the removable 20-ounce food/water bowl that comes with your Fido Flat. It attaches easily to the laser cut holes in the wall of the Fido Flat.
Back to questions- The Fido Flat comes with easy-to-follow assembly instructions. The only tool you will need is the allan wrench that is included with your order.
Back to questions- Shipping is available to the lower 48 states and is included in the $399 price (outside this area, please call for shipping availability and pricing. Yes, if you live in the Denver area, you can pick it up or have it delivered AND assembled for no charge.
Back to questions- Yes! For FREE! We offer delivery and assembly of your Fido Flat, direct to your home in the Metro Denver area (only available withing 20 miles of downtown Denver). Call for details.
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