There are many cheaper options on the market, however I'd heard complaints ranging from noise and quality issues to horror stories, even with some of the "big name" rivals. As the concensus was that this was the best option on the market clicked purchase and within 2 days my wheel had arrived! Assembly took about 2 hours (thankfully, a ratcheting spanner was included for assembly which made it A LOT simpler than it would otherwise have been), I made a mistake, so take care not to join two flat section ends together as it will still let you screw/bolt them in, but will leave the last piece not fitting (two "male" connectors). It was an easy enough fix and was my fault for not paying attention when assembling. It's a quality unit, and make close to zero noise when in operation. Even though it's recommended to have it on a short carpet or a hard flat surface mine is on a shag rug with no issues. It's recommended to place the wheel either at a distance (preferred) or flush against the wall to avoid pinch injuries - due to space restraints I've had mine about the width of my cat from the wall with no issues, as long as there is room for them to enter and exit from both sides I think it's fine. One of my cats was walking on the wheel within 2 hours of it being assembled and uses it multiple times daily, mostly at walking pace but occasionally at a gallop. My other cat basically ignored it for a month but has decided to give it a go within the last couple of days, and has a walk on it a few times daily while I'm present in the room. My cats do not have their claws cut, so for anyone concerned that the surface will get shredded or they'll get stuck this has not happened and judging by the minimal wear on the neoprene running surface I'd say it will be several years before the surface may need replacing. Liz, the owner is lovely and was very friendly and responsive when I contacted her regarding the issue I had with assembly, so I'm happy to wholeheartedly recommend both the product and the business.
After adopting two beautiful kittens, I wanted to give them more opportunity to exercise indoors. I chose this particular wheel based on it's safety features and large diameter. Initially I encouraged movement by holding a biscuit just out of reach. It only took a day for one kitten to run by herself and almost 2 weeks later, the second kitten hopped on all by herself and they don't require coaxing to start running.. I am very happy with this purchase!
My 2 boys love their new wheel
Very sturdy and easy to put together
So glad your boys are loving the wheel 😊 Great to hear you found it sturdy and easy to put together too. Really appreciate the support!
I really appreciated how fast delivery was. My Cornish Rex kitten was zooming around the house all day long. Now he can truely run at a full sprint when he wants to. He learned without any encouragement and uses it multiple times each day. It’s a great product with solid construction.
I'm so happy to hear this! It sounds like your Cornish Rex kitten is putting it to great use 😸 Love that he picked it up on his own and gets to fully sprint whenever the zoomies hit. Thanks so much for the kind words Kirstyn, I really appreciate you sharing your experience!
Really quiet, smooth. My cat really loves it.
So happy to hear that! 😊 I am glad it’s quiet, smooth, and most importantly, kitty approved. Thanks for sharing Andrea!
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