If it had said not to use a sharp object to open the box - on the box, I wouldnt have. I didnt even think about it and didnt actually notice that I had slit the surface until after I installed the feet (EASY) and flipped it over. I purchased the stool for my 11 pound shih tzu to get up on the bed without help and it works. Still a good product at a good price, just be smarter than me (not hard) when you open the box.
Dont open the box with a scissor or knife
If it had said not to use a sharp object to open the box - on the box, I wouldnt have. I didnt even think about it and didnt actually notice that I had slit the surface until after I installed the feet (EASY) and flipped it over. I purchased the stool for my 11 pound shih tzu to get up on the bed without help and it works. Still a good product at a good price, just be smarter than me (not hard) when you open the box.