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When the vet assistants put my Jeter back in his carrier the zipper broke - was a soft-sided carrier that I got because it was large (he is 13-14 lbs) and could fold down. Since he’s extremely challenging to handle I’m not really blaming them as they were probably struggling even though he was still groggy from sedation. I’ve replaced it with a hard sided carrier- Amazon Basics Two-door Top Load Pet Kennel - which got some decent reviews, but I haven’t tried it yet and I’m not thrilled with the sturdiness and access. The top attaches to the bottom with six metal screws and four latches. I would never rely upon only the latches in order to allow the whole top to be removed more easily since he’s strong and I’d fear that he could potentially get out. But asking vet assistants to unscrew six screws so they can take the entire top off and avoid reaching into the carrier seems a big ask. Also one reviewer claimed that the top latches that open the top compartment slowly opened when his pet was in it due to its weight. So I plan to cover the carrier with a Feliway-sprayed towel and also put a strap around the whole thing so he can’t pop the top and get out. Has anyone found a good strong carrier that works well with a very “fractious” cat who displays extreme fear-based aggression at the vet? He will be medicated prior to visits but he will require full sedation since the meds aren’t enough to make him calm enough to handle.