You set up the wheel, your cat takes to it beautifully, and then you notice the problem. Every time they hit a full sprint, the whole thing creeps a few centimetres across the floorboards. Or it rocks slightly on an uneven tile. Or the rumble carries through the house at 2am.
None of this is a fault in the wheel. It is what happens when a large, moving piece of equipment sits directly on a hard, slippery surface. The fix is a proper base, and that is exactly what the Fit 'n' Fun Anti-Slip Safety Wheel Mat is built for. It sits under your Ferris or Grand Ferris wheel and locks the whole setup in place.
Key Takeaways
- Sits under your cat wheel to create a flat, stable, non-slip base on hard floors.
- Sized at 150 × 60 cm to fit both the G5 Ferris and the Grand Ferris Cat Wheel.
- Premium woven, non-piling construction that resists flattening with daily use.
- Reduces movement and noise transfer while protecting floorboards and tiles.
- Available in Charcoal and Safari, with free shipping included.
- Currently priced at $89.95 (on sale from $109.95).
What Actually Causes a Cat Wheel to Move
A cat running on a wheel does not apply force evenly. Each stride is a sharp push against the running surface, and that force has to go somewhere. On carpet, the friction absorbs it. On polished timber, tile, vinyl, or concrete, there is very little grip holding the base in place, so the wheel gradually walks across the room.
Uneven floors compound it. Even a slight dip under one side of the base creates a rocking motion that becomes obvious once your cat picks up speed. Neither issue is dangerous on a well-built wheel, but both make the wheel feel less solid, and cats notice. A wheel that shifts underfoot is a wheel your cat will be more hesitant to commit to.
How the Mat Solves It
The mat does three things at once.
- Grip. The anti-slip backing holds position on hard floors, so the wheel stays where you put it rather than migrating across the room over weeks of use.
- Levelling. At 8 mm thick, the woven surface evens out minor floor irregularities and gives the base a consistent contact surface, which removes the rocking.
- Dampening. A woven layer between hard base and hard floor absorbs vibration, which noticeably cuts the rumble that travels through floorboards during late-night runs.
The floor protection is a useful side effect. A 33 kg wheel with metal hardware sitting on timber for months will leave marks. The mat takes that wear instead.
Why Your Cat Runs Better on a Stable Wheel
Cats are cautious about unstable footing, and reasonably so. When a surface shifts under them, they shorten their stride and stay closer to the entry point rather than committing to a full run.
This matters most during the training phase. If you are still coaxing your cat onto the Ferris Cat Wheel with treats and a wand toy, any wobble sets that process back. A rock-solid base removes one of the main reasons cats hesitate, and confidence on the wheel tends to build quickly once the surface feels dependable.
The effect is more pronounced on the Grand Ferris Cat Wheel. It is a larger wheel with a 16 kg capacity, which means more mass in motion and more force transferred to the floor, particularly when two cats run together.
Which Floors Need One
You will benefit from the mat if your wheel sits on:
- Polished or engineered timber floorboards
- Tile, including textured tile with grout lines that create unevenness
- Vinyl, laminate, or floating floors
- Polished concrete
- Low-pile carpet over a hard subfloor, where the wheel can still shift
If your wheel sits on thick carpet and has never moved or made a sound, the mat is less essential, though the floor protection and noise reduction still apply.
Mat Specs and Features
- Dimensions 150 × 60 cm
- Thickness 8 mm
- Material Premium woven anti-slip construction
- Compatibility Fits all Ferris Cat Wheel models, including G5 and Grand Ferris
- Colours Charcoal and Safari
- Durability Non-piling and fatigue-resistant, holds its appearance with daily use
- Cleaning Vacuum or sweep, spot clean with mild soapy water
- Shipping Free shipping included in the price
The non-piling point is worth understanding. Cheap mats flatten permanently where weight sits on them, which defeats the levelling purpose within a few months and leaves visible compression rings. This one is built with fatigue-resistant fibres specifically so it keeps its structure under constant load.
Setting It Up
Position the mat first, then place or walk the wheel onto it, making sure the base sits fully within the mat's footprint on all sides. Leave the wheel a few days to settle before judging the result, since the fibres compress slightly under load at first.
It is also a good moment to check your wheel's placement more broadly. Away from walls, on the flattest part of the floor, and somewhere your cat already spends time will always outperform a technically tidy spot they never visit.
Rounding Out the Setup
The mat is a foundation piece rather than a headline purchase, but it changes how the whole setup feels day to day. Pair it with a good lure for training, such as the Forever Stick Cat Wand, and a rest spot like the Ergo Purrch desk-mounted cat bed for after the run. You can find both alongside the mat in our accessories and treats collection.
Is It Worth It?
If your wheel already sits dead still and silent, you do not need one. If it slides, rocks, rumbles through the floor, or your cat still seems tentative about running at full speed, the mat addresses all four for a fraction of the wheel's cost.
The Anti-Slip Safety Wheel Mat is available now in Charcoal and Safari at $89.95, down from $109.95, with free shipping.