IS IT WORTH IT?: Tried the one fast cat wheel for a full year
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- Опубліковано 28 тра 2024
- **Hi! It's Nina from Bad Cat Family. Since we have had our cat wheel for a little over a year, I wanted to make an update video. I know when I was first researching the pros and cons of getting a cat wheel, I wondered if our cats would actually use it. I also wondered if it would help reduce any of my cats negative behaviors and boredom. And after having the wheel over time, would my cat get bored of it? Use it more? I wanted to make a video that would maybe help others when making a decision whether to buy a cat wheel or not.
Overall, we are very happy we got the cat wheel and regret nothing. I think for many cats it would be a great addition to their lives.
If you're considering buying one for your kitty, be sure to use the coupon code below to save some money!
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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
Thank you, this was helpful information! Just so viewers know, the coupon code isn't valid as of 2022.
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!
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.🐈🐱
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 😊
Thank you for the well thought out review
Thx. Lots of points covered.
Thank you! Helpful .
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!
:) 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.
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!!
Thank you for your discount code. We used it and ordered a wheel.
Yay!! I hope y’all enjoy 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!
Your channel is slowly addictive, good going
Thank you so much for your kind words❤️
Thank you for sharing your opinion
Love your hair 😍
That is so kind, thank you 🥰
Do you have a new code for 2024? I definitely want you to get affiliate credit because this video sold it for me.
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.
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!?!
Thank you for the code! Its so expensive if you are trying to get it into Canada!
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.
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
So cool 😍
Thanks! We think it’s neat. One cat loves it, the other is indifferent 😂
When training, try using a laser pointer on the wheel's vertical sides to encourage the cat to walk.
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
Your black cat is so cute.
Thanks 🙏
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.
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.
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 😊
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
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!
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!
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 just bought a wheel. My cat will only put his front paws on it for food. Any suggestions? How many minutes a day does your cat use the wheel?
Love the review. That's what's up meow.
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 :)
Great video sis,ill build my own to rich
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
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
Wish I had a discount code
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!
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.
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
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! :)
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 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.
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 have a cat named phantom and rusty but i'm sadly allergic to cats
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.
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.
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.
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
The discount code doesn’t work, maybe expired.
does he get on the wheel himself now?
Yes. Every time!
if your cat doesnt use it, the wheel still makes a good decor, a decor that costs 600$ or so......
Naice)))
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.
Allat to explain if it worked⛷
Answer at 0:35. You're Welcome.
Hi
Hi!!!!😽
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!
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
this girl is super pretty
Very attractive girl.
I'm i racist if I say all black cats look the same.
I regularly see pictures of other cats and think it looks just like mine 🤣