loved and appreciated this video, so honest! i was and am thinking about getting my cat a wheel or making one but i am hesitant because he may not use it. great reminder that the time invested in him is important and it worth a try! also a new subscriber cuz appreciate your vibe! thanks again
That’s good to hear one of your cats uses it every day! I think my siamese cat will love this. He is full of energy all the time and I feel he would take to this quickly.🐈🐱
For my Ganetta (Bengal Munchkin mix) I use a packing peanut at the end of a fishing rod up and down the stairs, up to 15 times. I'm quite sure I could train her to use the treadmill over a 3 week period. Did you know treadmills were originally made for animals?
It's good for cats to exercise indoors.. And the color is just fitting to your cat. I sometims walk my cats with harness outside during this corona outbreak. Stay safe!
I think the wheel is best for high-energy cats. We have an adult Abyssinian mix who uses it every day. Abyssinians need more play, stimulus, and exercise than domestic cats. We recently adopted a Bombay mix kitten. Bombays have similar play and exercise needs to Abyssinians. The kitten figured out how to use the wheel without any training from us, just from watching the other cat. Both cats now use the wheel every day. You can buy replacements for the foam liner on the running surface. It does wear out over time from the cat's claws. The wheels are the same wheels used on skateboards, and the noise is similar to someone skateboarding in your house. If you have hardwood floors, putting the wheel on a small area rug will help to mute the noise.
I realize that this video is several years old but I thought I'd ask you anyway since i can't seem to find an answer anywhere else! I have 5 cats and I purchased the wheel several months ago. Only 2 of my cats actually use it and that's okay. My question is this --- one of the cats that actually uses the wheel quite regularly constantly meows or "cries" while he's running on it. What in the world could this mean? Just wondering
I've been giving serious consideration to buying one of these for my six cats. Unfortunately, we do not have available room inside, but we do have a catio that has room. The cats have free access during the day when we're home (we're retired and boring so they're out there almost all day when they want to be. LOL). We bring them inside, though, whenever we're not going to be home. So, all that said, I have a couple of questions: 1. Has anyone kept their wheel outside under cover and away from precipitation? If so, has there been any weather-related 'injuries' to the wheel? We live in California, southern area. 2. Has anyone experienced their cat getting a toe or foot caught in the sides, or - if a multi-cat family - other cats getting hurt while another cat is using the wheel? Thanks for considering a response. I really love the comprehensive review, too. And your cat photobombing your video - so typical! LOL
It’s mostly dependent on your cat’s personality and interest in going outside. Other than that it’s just training and practice. I have a video on how i walk (one of) my cats. The other one says, no thanks!
Hi Nina - an excellent review. Very helpful. Nice to see (and hear) you communicating vocally with your cat too, on this video. :-) Is it possible to get duplicate internal wheel liners for when the first set of foam inserts is worn out? Or can these be bought from any hobby store when replacements are required?
@@badcatfamily I like the overall design of this wheel and am considering getting it eventually for our 3 young cats (2 are 1-yr old female siamese, 1 is a 6month Ocicat male - all 3 are fully indoor cats and they run around up and down the house with zoomies but sometimes it feels like they want more running space) but would it be possible to add stick-on low-pile (short) carpet which would be more durable and scratch-proof vs the original foam it usually has? I did hear you say that their claws can snag on carpet, but in our cat household, I always make sure that our cats claws are trimmed with cat nail clippers (and sanded smooth) so I don't think they would snag on low-pile carpet.
:) My Alaska is that one lazy cat ! One of the other days I was thinking about this wheel and I was wondering if I should buy it ! So this video is very wellcomed for me ! Thank you.
Ok, then . . . you made this video 4 years ago but I'm just now viewing it! Thanks for the review. I'm thinking of getting one of these. Hopefully, the coupon will work by the time I get around to ordering! Oh, yeah. Maybe you could show Noah using it a bit more and closeups of the wheel now . . . 4 years later!
It’s definitely not a necessary item. I just enjoy spending money on cat stuff vs stuff for me. But I understand that is not suitable for everyone. That being said I have seen people be successful building their own. However even just the materials alone actually do add up. The wheels, the base, the engineering, all are actually good quality for this wheel and I’m certainly not an engineer. I personally was more confident in buying one with guaranteed quality but if you’re crafty, making one could be awesome.
@@badcatfamily I might see about making my own. It would be a fun project and if my cat liked it then that would be awseome. Or maybe they will lower the price. If i was going to spend 200 I would put it towards a ps5 lol.
I found our wheel on Facebook Marketplace second hand for only 99$. It's rare, but I wouldn't put it out of mind. I'm sure there are plenty of people who have bought the wheel and just couldn't get their cat interested in it. Keep your eyes out! :)
We have 2 1year old cats that have a lot of energy. They were on it from day 1. Sometimes both at the same time. Until one or both bale off the thing. Best investment for high energy cats.
It is very loud, especially if your trying to sleep at night. Mine didn't even last a year before it no longer served its function. They run on it and it no longer stays stationary with only the wheel moving. The entire unit moves.
Have you tried replacing the wheels? (The small ones that actually spin, not the large one they run on) It could just be the bearings wearing out. You can also re-grease the bearings to hopefully bring some life back to the wheels. It's very easy to do, doesn't require any special tools or anything, probably cheaper than getting replacements, and it could reduce noise as well
First off, as an apartment dweller, I’m jealous of the catio. Very lucky kitties!! As for the wheel, I would only recommend it on very flat ground so it doesn’t shift or wobble. Mine is sturdy with my 15 lb cat zooming on it, but I have it on hardwood floor. So if the ground in the catio is solid and flat, that should be great. Also, if it is not protected from rain, I think the majority of the wheel would be fine, it’s thick plastic. However, the foam pads that line the inner running track might get yucky. The bearing on the wheels are metal. So if it was exposed to rain I think I would regularly check for rust. Hope this helps 😊
Ever so slightly if they ever get going on it really fast. Being on hard flooring instead of carpet will help a lot. I totally understand the skittish cat hesitation. I care for a tiger who is scared of the scale. The others are fine with it but he thinks it’s too wobbly and spooky. It’s just practice over and over. I hope if you get one, your cat will get over any fear of it. I’m sure you make the wheel fun from the beginning.
So I just got one, used, and my cats will use it buuut it gets a little wobbly when they run on it. I left the wheel covers in my car but if I put them on, will it help stabilize it better?
I don’t think the wheel covers do anything to stabilize. Sounds like the floor might not be exactly level? Unless your wheel has a defect? Sorry you’re having that issue. It’s awesome your cats are using it!
Is it against a wall? Could you hang a thin scratching board to the wall right behind it. Maybe they’d scratch that option over the wheel. Maybe a little catnip on the scratcher. A long shot I suppose. Do you mean spray the wheel with a yucky flavor?
have you considered low-pile (short, not shaggy) stick-on carpet tiles (if you try it, I would like to know if it works well)? I think if I were to eventually get one of these One-Fast-Cat wheels I would install low-pile carpet tiles on it instead of using the foam pads - but I keep my cats claws trimmed and sanded smooth so less likely to snag their claws on any short carpet materials.
I'm surprised the cat wheel doesn't have skateboarding grip tape instead of foam on the inside. I have 2 cats that live in my sk8 shop. I try to keep 1 of my cats off of my industrial sewing machine by laying the heaviest grip across it,he don't care.
Great little video, thanks for posting this. I had to pause the video and post a comment at 4:37. So funny (I do that with my cats too!). I've been considering getting one of these for a long time, I just hope that my 1 year olds would use it, even my 4 year old. I want for them to be as healthy as they can.
Aaww!! My baby is a big black furry baby she looks like your guy! I got her few months ago and she was a little overweight still is and I'm in an apartment on 9th floor and this sounds perfect bc I play w her everyday but still not enough!
that meow started me (headphones) interesting device. my 5-y/o cat’s starting to get chonk and depressed. i’m hoping a wheel can help provide enrichment for her
That must be a descendant of my cat! Totally look-alike. But probably not as we live in Denmark. Mine is 13 years old. Until 1 1/2 years ago he was in good shape and everyone thought he was 5-6 years old. But then we left a house with garden and moved into a flat. The first year he was still fit, but now he is fat and can't even jump 1 meter onto a table. I really think he should have a wheel like that. Thanks for the video.
@@badcatfamily I wonder if they struggled because people think they are overpriced. I kinda think they are. That's why I haven't bought one. In my mind at that price it should be VERY quiet.
Agreed, it's a worthwhile investment for the happiness of your kitty, but holy hot damn replacing the track pads. My cat loves the feel of scratching on the pads, so when it's time to replace them it's tough. I've got 4th gen, so they only have to cheetah print but my big problem is the extreme and time consuming labor of removing the old track pads. Drops it to a 4/5 stars for me but that's still good. But UGGH MY ANGST
If people are on the fence about whether their cat will use a wheel or not, I recommend getting the cardboard roll that bubble packing comes on and roll it around and see if your cat likes that. You can get bigger and bigger sizes until it matches the size of your wheel. You can then sort of judge if your cat will tolerate being inside an in closed circle
Oh man. I wanna get my cat this so me n him could be buff lol but like ur review said ur other cat dont use it. My cat dont even like going out. And my cat dont even play with his toy i bought him. Sucks but i know my cat pretty well and i dont think hell use it
I have 6 cat's and only my black cat uses it.... He decides that at 3 o'clock in the morning is the ideal time to use it.
Ideal. LoL
Same. Two cats and only one uses it, but she uses it early in the morning when she decides it’s time for her to be fed.
@@HighFlyinAFGuy LoL
that’s actually the most cat thing ever lmaooo
Ha ha ha
We have had the cat wheel for 5 yrs. My cat is now 6yrs old and still gets on it. From day one he was on it immediately. Best $200 we spent.
When you meow back at that cat!! LMAO 🐈
I felt this
loved and appreciated this video, so honest! i was and am thinking about getting my cat a wheel or making one but i am hesitant because he may not use it. great reminder that the time invested in him is important and it worth a try! also a new subscriber cuz appreciate your vibe! thanks again
This is so kind. Thank you!
Great review. I really appreciated it- I was on the fence about it until watching your review! Thanks for the coupon too.
Oh fantastic! You’re gonna have lots of fun 😊
That’s good to hear one of your cats uses it every day! I think my siamese cat will love this. He is full of energy all the time and I feel he would take to this quickly.🐈🐱
Thank you, this was helpful information! Just so viewers know, the coupon code isn't valid as of 2022.
Do you have a new code for 2024? I definitely want you to get affiliate credit because this video sold it for me.
For my Ganetta (Bengal Munchkin mix) I use a packing peanut at the end of a fishing rod up and down the stairs, up to 15 times. I'm quite sure I could train her to use the treadmill over a 3 week period. Did you know treadmills were originally made for animals?
would love to see what that peanut-stairs trick looks like
omg a munchkin bengal?!? Where on earth did you find such a gem!?!
Lol when the cat gets in front of the camera and you tried to move your head around it and then it just cuts out. That made me laugh for some reason.
It's good for cats to exercise indoors.. And the color is just fitting to your cat. I sometims walk my cats with harness outside during this corona outbreak. Stay safe!
So true! It does match Noah. We have started back up with outdoor walks. Just not as frequent as before. So cool you’re a cat walker too!!
When training, try using a laser pointer on the wheel's vertical sides to encourage the cat to walk.
I think the wheel is best for high-energy cats. We have an adult Abyssinian mix who uses it every day. Abyssinians need more play, stimulus, and exercise than domestic cats. We recently adopted a Bombay mix kitten. Bombays have similar play and exercise needs to Abyssinians. The kitten figured out how to use the wheel without any training from us, just from watching the other cat. Both cats now use the wheel every day.
You can buy replacements for the foam liner on the running surface. It does wear out over time from the cat's claws.
The wheels are the same wheels used on skateboards, and the noise is similar to someone skateboarding in your house. If you have hardwood floors, putting the wheel on a small area rug will help to mute the noise.
foam exercise pad under the base will help ur neibor... soft rubber wheels for rollers will help ur noise also and keep ur bearings greesed
I’m definitely going to implement that suggestion of the foam pad! Great idea
I realize that this video is several years old but I thought I'd ask you anyway since i can't seem to find an answer anywhere else! I have 5 cats and I purchased the wheel several months ago. Only 2 of my cats actually use it and that's okay. My question is this --- one of the cats that actually uses the wheel quite regularly constantly meows or "cries" while he's running on it. What in the world could this mean? Just wondering
I've been giving serious consideration to buying one of these for my six cats. Unfortunately, we do not have available room inside, but we do have a catio that has room. The cats have free access during the day when we're home (we're retired and boring so they're out there almost all day when they want to be. LOL). We bring them inside, though, whenever we're not going to be home.
So, all that said, I have a couple of questions:
1. Has anyone kept their wheel outside under cover and away from precipitation? If so, has there been any weather-related 'injuries' to the wheel? We live in California, southern area.
2. Has anyone experienced their cat getting a toe or foot caught in the sides, or - if a multi-cat family - other cats getting hurt while another cat is using the wheel?
Thanks for considering a response. I really love the comprehensive review, too. And your cat photobombing your video - so typical! LOL
my cat loves it, he runs on it every morning, getting that morning exercise, staying in shape, the question is. how you you walk your cat??
It’s mostly dependent on your cat’s personality and interest in going outside. Other than that it’s just training and practice. I have a video on how i walk (one of) my cats. The other one says, no thanks!
Hi Nina - an excellent review. Very helpful. Nice to see (and hear) you communicating vocally with your cat too, on this video. :-) Is it possible to get duplicate internal wheel liners for when the first set of foam inserts is worn out? Or can these be bought from any hobby store when replacements are required?
Your comment was so nice😊. You can buy just replacement liners when needed. That way you know if will be a perfect fit for the wheel
@@badcatfamily I like the overall design of this wheel and am considering getting it eventually for our 3 young cats (2 are 1-yr old female siamese, 1 is a 6month Ocicat male - all 3 are fully indoor cats and they run around up and down the house with zoomies but sometimes it feels like they want more running space) but would it be possible to add stick-on low-pile (short) carpet which would be more durable and scratch-proof vs the original foam it usually has? I did hear you say that their claws can snag on carpet, but in our cat household, I always make sure that our cats claws are trimmed with cat nail clippers (and sanded smooth) so I don't think they would snag on low-pile carpet.
:) My Alaska is that one lazy cat ! One of the other days I was thinking about this wheel and I was wondering if I should buy it ! So this video is very wellcomed for me ! Thank you.
Love your hair 😍
That is so kind, thank you 🥰
Ok, then . . . you made this video 4 years ago but I'm just now viewing it! Thanks for the review. I'm thinking of getting one of these. Hopefully, the coupon will work by the time I get around to ordering!
Oh, yeah. Maybe you could show Noah using it a bit more and closeups of the wheel now . . . 4 years later!
if your cat doesnt use it, the wheel still makes a good decor, a decor that costs 600$ or so......
There 200$ now
Just got my fast cat wheel and my little guy is already using it on his own as I type this and it has been in the house barely 20min lol
I just dont understand why it's $200. That seems a little expensive for a plastic wheel.
It’s definitely not a necessary item. I just enjoy spending money on cat stuff vs stuff for me. But I understand that is not suitable for everyone. That being said I have seen people be successful building their own. However even just the materials alone actually do add up. The wheels, the base, the engineering, all are actually good quality for this wheel and I’m certainly not an engineer. I personally was more confident in buying one with guaranteed quality but if you’re crafty, making one could be awesome.
@@badcatfamily I might see about making my own. It would be a fun project and if my cat liked it then that would be awseome. Or maybe they will lower the price. If i was going to spend 200 I would put it towards a ps5 lol.
I found our wheel on Facebook Marketplace second hand for only 99$. It's rare, but I wouldn't put it out of mind. I'm sure there are plenty of people who have bought the wheel and just couldn't get their cat interested in it. Keep your eyes out! :)
We have 2 1year old cats that have a lot of energy. They were on it from day 1. Sometimes both at the same time. Until one or both bale off the thing. Best investment for high energy cats.
How did you train the cats? I just got a exercise wheel for my 2 cats but having difficulty training them 😢 any tips would be appreciated
Thank you for your discount code. We used it and ordered a wheel.
Yay!! I hope y’all enjoy it 😊
Thank you for the well thought out review
Thank you for the code! Its so expensive if you are trying to get it into Canada!
It is very loud, especially if your trying to sleep at night. Mine didn't even last a year before it no longer served its function. They run on it and it no longer stays stationary with only the wheel moving. The entire unit moves.
Have you tried replacing the wheels? (The small ones that actually spin, not the large one they run on) It could just be the bearings wearing out. You can also re-grease the bearings to hopefully bring some life back to the wheels. It's very easy to do, doesn't require any special tools or anything, probably cheaper than getting replacements, and it could reduce noise as well
Thank you! Helpful .
Thx. Lots of points covered.
Hi, is this cat wheel suitable for outdoor use? We have a catio and wondered if we could put it in there.
Thanks
First off, as an apartment dweller, I’m jealous of the catio. Very lucky kitties!! As for the wheel, I would only recommend it on very flat ground so it doesn’t shift or wobble. Mine is sturdy with my 15 lb cat zooming on it, but I have it on hardwood floor. So if the ground in the catio is solid and flat, that should be great. Also, if it is not protected from rain, I think the majority of the wheel would be fine, it’s thick plastic. However, the foam pads that line the inner running track might get yucky. The bearing on the wheels are metal. So if it was exposed to rain I think I would regularly check for rust. Hope this helps 😊
@@badcatfamily thanks for the reply. Perfect response :)
My male is intact and he sprays the crap out of it. Well worth the investment, I got mine around Christmas for $50 off. 3 of 4 my sphynx love it.
Lol!!
Great video! I'll have to pick one up for my mom's cats!
How many cats they have nowadays? I bet your mom would love it!
Hey ty i was thinking of getting one for my cat who has more energy then any cat ive had and your video was very helpful
Absolutely. I know I watched a lot of cat wheel videos before I bought one so I thought it was only right to share my experience. Cheers!
Thank you for sharing your opinion
Hello! I was wondering how wobbly it was, my cat is high energy but pretty skittish
Ever so slightly if they ever get going on it really fast. Being on hard flooring instead of carpet will help a lot. I totally understand the skittish cat hesitation. I care for a tiger who is scared of the scale. The others are fine with it but he thinks it’s too wobbly and spooky. It’s just practice over and over. I hope if you get one, your cat will get over any fear of it. I’m sure you make the wheel fun from the beginning.
So I just got one, used, and my cats will use it buuut it gets a little wobbly when they run on it. I left the wheel covers in my car but if I put them on, will it help stabilize it better?
I don’t think the wheel covers do anything to stabilize. Sounds like the floor might not be exactly level? Unless your wheel has a defect? Sorry you’re having that issue. It’s awesome your cats are using it!
Your channel is slowly addictive, good going
Thank you so much for your kind words❤️
Wish I had a discount code
The discount code doesn’t work, maybe expired.
does he get on the wheel himself now?
Yes. Every time!
can cats use the wheel without the foam pads?
I haven’t tried so I’m not totally sure. I would think it would be too slick. But maybe their toe beans could handle it.
Has he noticeably lost any weight after having started using the wheel? Thanks!
He hasn’t but he didn’t have much to lose. I think it would be beneficial for an overweight cat. Overall it’s helped him more behaviorally.
I liked your video and I am considering it for my new kittens, but the discount code has expired can you post a new one? thanks
Unfortunately they ended their affiliate program
Your black cat is so cute.
They use it but both of them scratch all the rubber and try to eat it...dont know how to avoid it. If I spray the wheel they wont go to it 🙃
Is it against a wall? Could you hang a thin scratching board to the wall right behind it. Maybe they’d scratch that option over the wheel. Maybe a little catnip on the scratcher. A long shot I suppose. Do you mean spray the wheel with a yucky flavor?
have you considered low-pile (short, not shaggy) stick-on carpet tiles (if you try it, I would like to know if it works well)? I think if I were to eventually get one of these One-Fast-Cat wheels I would install low-pile carpet tiles on it instead of using the foam pads - but I keep my cats claws trimmed and sanded smooth so less likely to snag their claws on any short carpet materials.
I'm surprised the cat wheel doesn't have skateboarding grip tape instead of foam on the inside. I have 2 cats that live in my sk8 shop. I try to keep 1 of my cats off of my industrial sewing machine by laying the heaviest grip across it,he don't care.
Great little video, thanks for posting this. I had to pause the video and post a comment at 4:37. So funny (I do that with my cats too!). I've been considering getting one of these for a long time, I just hope that my 1 year olds would use it, even my 4 year old. I want for them to be as healthy as they can.
Sounds like you have some very fortunate cats to have such a great cat parent 😊
Aaww!! My baby is a big black furry baby she looks like your guy! I got her few months ago and she was a little overweight still is and I'm in an apartment on 9th floor and this sounds perfect bc I play w her everyday but still not enough!
that meow started me (headphones)
interesting device. my 5-y/o cat’s starting to get chonk and depressed. i’m hoping a wheel can help provide enrichment for her
That must be a descendant of my cat! Totally look-alike. But probably not as we live in Denmark. Mine is 13 years old. Until 1 1/2 years ago he was in good shape and everyone thought he was 5-6 years old. But then we left a house with garden and moved into a flat. The first year he was still fit, but now he is fat and can't even jump 1 meter onto a table. I really think he should have a wheel like that. Thanks for the video.
Thank you for the review! It's very informational. But the coupon isn't working anymore =(.
They ended their partner program and I’m bummed too. I think the company might have struggled through the pandemic 😕
@@badcatfamily Aww hope they're not doing too bad. Thank you for letting me know!
@@badcatfamily I wonder if they struggled because people think they are overpriced. I kinda think they are. That's why I haven't bought one. In my mind at that price it should be VERY quiet.
Hiii just letting you know your coupon code doesn't work anymore :(
Thanks for an awesome review, hope my kitty likes it too!
Agreed, it's a worthwhile investment for the happiness of your kitty, but holy hot damn replacing the track pads. My cat loves the feel of scratching on the pads, so when it's time to replace them it's tough. I've got 4th gen, so they only have to cheetah print but my big problem is the extreme and time consuming labor of removing the old track pads. Drops it to a 4/5 stars for me but that's still good. But UGGH MY ANGST
Thanks 🙏
If people are on the fence about whether their cat will use a wheel or not, I recommend getting the cardboard roll that bubble packing comes on and roll it around and see if your cat likes that.
You can get bigger and bigger sizes until it matches the size of your wheel. You can then sort of judge if your cat will tolerate being inside an in closed circle
Allat to explain if it worked⛷
Had for year still don’t run on it. 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Use i everyday “Lays on it” 😅
You should do one of the body paint cleaning/yoga videos.
So cool 😍
Thanks! We think it’s neat. One cat loves it, the other is indifferent 😂
Love the review. That's what's up meow.
Oh man. I wanna get my cat this so me n him could be buff lol but like ur review said ur other cat dont use it. My cat dont even like going out. And my cat dont even play with his toy i bought him. Sucks but i know my cat pretty well and i dont think hell use it
Great video sis,ill build my own to rich
i have a cat named phantom and rusty but i'm sadly allergic to cats
Getting one today for $120 is that a good price??
Yes that is about what I paid if I remember correctly
From their website?! They are $250 currently!
Really random but you look so much like your cat! It’s uncanny 😮😂
Hi
Hi!!!!😽
No zoomies!? Phooey!
this girl is super pretty
You couldn't go out of your house during Covid, eew!
Naice)))
Lost me @ wouldn't go outside 19 quarantine. How many folks regret passing on getting that unknown shot pumped into their bloodstream?
ZERO 0.
Very attractive girl.
Eight minutes of you
Where’s the cats?