Which is better for a medium dog around 40 lbs?

The VEVOR. Its 80 lb rating and 100 L basin give a 40 lb dog room to stand and turn, and the elevated height keeps you from bending. The crab tub is rated only to 20 lbs.

Which is easier to store in a small apartment?

The crab tub. It folds flat and is light enough to slide under a bed or into a closet. The VEVOR collapses too but keeps its frame and weighs about 17 lbs.

Is the VEVOR worth stepping up to over the crab tub?

Yes if you bathe a dog at home often. The frame, larger basin and drain hose do more work than the crab tub's fold-flat shell. For a cat or a toy breed, the crab tub covers the job.

Which lasts longer with frequent wet use?

The VEVOR's PP tub on a steel frame holds its shape better over years of baths. Soft-sided collapsible tubs like the crab design are fine for occasional use but flex more with age.

Can I bathe a cat in either one?

Both work for cats. The crab tub's contained shape is aimed at cats and helps limit escape attempts. The VEVOR is larger than a cat needs but gives you the elevated height and drain hose.

Do I need a drain nearby?

Only for the VEVOR, which empties through its hose, so set it near a drain, tub or yard. The crab tub has no hose; you tip it out where you bathe the pet.

VEVOR Dog Bathtub vs Collapsible Pet Bath Tub

Buy the VEVOR if you have a small or medium dog and want an elevated tub that saves your back, holds up to 80 lbs with the pet inside, and drains through a built-in hose. Buy the crab tub if you have a cat or a dog under 20 lbs and mostly need something that folds flat and travels. The VEVOR is the sturdier, more capable tub; the crab tub is the lighter, simpler one, and owners of small pets tend to be happy with it for quick baths.

Choose the VEVOR Dog Bathtub if your pet is a small or medium dog, you bathe it at home regularly, and you want an elevated basin with a drain hose that folds away between uses.
Choose the Collapsible Pet Bath Tub if you have a cat or a dog under 20 lbs and want a lightweight tub that folds flat for closets, trips and outdoor use.

Prices

VEVOR Dog Bathtub: $62.99 at Amazon (last seen Nov 13)
Collapsible Pet Bath Tub: $31.99 at Amazon (last seen Nov 13)
Difference: the Collapsible Pet Bath Tub is $31.00 cheaper than the VEVOR Dog Bathtub at the latest prices (Nov 13)

	VEVOR Dog Bathtub	Collapsible Pet Bath Tub
Pet size limit	Rated for 80 lbs with the pet inside, so small and medium dogs fit	Built for cats and small dogs up to 20 lbs
Bathing height	Elevated on a frame, so you wash standing up instead of bending over a floor tub	Sits low; you lean over it or place it on a counter
Draining	Built-in drain hose empties the tub without lifting it	No drain; you tip it out or bail it
Folded footprint	Collapses but keeps its frame; heavier at about 17 lbs	Folds flat and light enough to carry in a bag or stash under a bed
Build	PP and TPR tub on a Q195A steel frame	Soft-sided collapsible walls that hold shape only while set up
Water capacity	Holds about 100 L, enough for a real soak and rinse	Shallow basin sized for small pets
Setup	Frame has to be unfolded and locked before each bath	Pops open in seconds and collapses just as fast
Indoor and outdoor use	Works in a bathroom or yard but is awkward to move far	Easy to carry to the yard, groomer or on trips

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