8 Cat Exercise Wheels Even The Pickiest Felines Will Love – BuzzFeed

The best of the internet, delivered straight to your inbox!Gift GuideBeauty + Personal CareFashionHomeSports + FitnessStoresTechKidsPetsSex ToysView All We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed and its publishing partners may collect a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page.Whether they’re known for nonstop zoomies or endless lounging, these wheels will pique their interest.BuzzFeed StaffThis comes in three sizes — the size pictured above is the XL, which has an inner wheel diameter of 39.4 inches.Promising review: “It took me more than three hours to assemble, but I’m a senior and was in no hurry. My efforts were rewarded when one of our three cats took to it immediately. The kittens are about six months old, and the little calico, who is usually bold and adventurous, was reluctant to stay in it when it started to turn, but she watched the orange boy with interest and will probably come around later. I enticed them into it with a laser pointer. The boy kitty kept using the wheel after I put the pointer away. So far this has been worth the price and effort. This thing is surprisingly sturdy and quiet. I’m quite pleased with it overall. Editing a few days later to say that the reluctant kitty is now the main user of the wheel.” —arPie47Note: The reviewer above goes into more detail about assembly, so check out their full review for more info about what to expect!Get it from Amazon for $159.99+ (available in three colors and three sizes). It features a large wheel diameter of 48 inches, which makes it suitable for cats weighing up to 25 pounds! You can wipe it clean with a cloth and once the traction pad wears down, it can easily be replaced. Check out their YouTube for detailed assembly instructions.Promising review: “Only took two days for our bengals to start using it! One of my cats was easily trained with treats, and now he runs on the wheel by himself; the other one just sort of…copied him! Now they both enjoy the wheel! It’s far from noisy and doesn’t wobble any amount that would concern me, and the colored padding looks great! The assembly could not have been easier – took me 10 minutes to put the plastic bits together, and maybe another 10 minutes to carefully align the felt padding into place.” —Tim I.Get it from One Fast Cat or from Amazon for $179 (available in two traction pad styles).The inner wheel diameter on the small size is 31.5 inches.Promising review: “We weren’t sure if either of our three cats would enjoy using it, but Sugarloaf seems to love it. We started with the feather to help him learn and make it into a fun game and now he does it on his own with no feather to motivate him! Sometimes we are watching TV on the couch and I can hear him using it behind us in the living room on his own! ❤️ How adorable, great toy! Assembly wise: make sure you connect the parts well and they click in flush into place. It took a moment to assemble it, but we just wanted to make sure the pieces are locked in together! 💯 I think this is a great purchase. If you have the ability to buy it and your cat is full of energy and likes exploring and is curious and loves to run around/zoomies – it will be a great enrichment for their day-to-day activities!”—Ecaterina HackettGet it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in three sizes and three colors).The inner wheel diameter is 38.1 inches.Promising review: “I was skeptical about how much use this exercise wheel would get, but my two cats were all over it as soon as it was assembled. My girl especially loves it! Assembly was quite easy and only took about 10 minutes. Everything fit together perfectly and the wheel spins smoothly. The material on the inner side of the wheel is great for scratching as well. There is also a screen that tracks the distance rolled. You can charge it either with the solar panel built into the base or with a USB-C connection. I didn’t think it would be very useful at first since I don’t have fitness goals for my cats, but it’s actually quite fun to see how much they’ve used it each day. They’ve surpassed a kilometer in just the first few days!” —Noah ChurchGet it from Amazon for $199.99The small wheel has an inner diameter of 32 inches, which may not be suitable for larger cats. Be sure to check the seller’s recommendations based on the size of your kitty!O Mer Design is a small biz based in Los Angeles that specializes in custom home furniture.Promising review: “INCREDIBLE!! Within five minutes, my cat spontaneously started running! It took a few tries for him to figure out a steady pacing, but within a day, he was running consistently for several periods/day. Cat rating: Two paws up! The craftsmanship on the wheel is amazing – like beautifully handcrafted furniture. The curvature of the wheel – it’s absolutely smooth seams and track, everything perfectly aligned, is incredible. Clearly, it will last a lifetime – not just my cats – mine! I wish I had bought it sooner! My home is quiet; I’m super sensitive to noise. This doesn’t bother me at all, even standing next to it. The seller is amazing – very communicative, extremely helpful, answering many questions, providing lots of advice before and AFTER the sale, in sum, totally committed to customer satisfaction. If you are on the fence, buy it!” —Beth FischerGet it from O Mer Design on Etsy for $599+ (available in four sizes and in a black or white base; custom base colors also available).ZiggyDoo is now accepting new orders that will ship out in March 2025! The Ferris cat exercise wheel also features 12 wheel segments that easily slide together with bolt and locknut assemblies to ensure a safe and sturdy experience for your cat. Check out their YouTube for detailed assembly instructions!Promising review: “ZiggyDoo helped me make sure the wheel was set up right and running smoothly. They offered tips to make training my cats to use the wheel more successful. By day one, my cats were using the wheel independently. By day two, they were running on it for longer periods of time. Great investment! Incredible product. Best customer service!!” —Heather RossGet it from ZiggyDoo for $471 (available in four styles).The inner wheel diameter is 28.94 inches.Promising reviews: “This is the perfect size for any home! I tried a larger version from a different company, but my cats seemed either uninterested or intimidated. With this wheel, my cats are very interested and one of them is dominating it at the moment! It’s also more affordable at the sale price than the other wheel. I’m very pleased with this purchase.” —Terri”This was very easy to put together. My cats took to it right away and were running in circles with some help of the included laser light. Sometimes they run together. It is just the right size and not super huge.” —AnonymousGet it from Wayfair for $129.99 (originally $159.99; available in three colors/styles).The inner wheel diameter is 33.46 inches.Promising review: “I run a kitty rescue, and this has been an amazing product to add to our collection of toys. The kitties love it and get to burn off that extra energy. A must-have! The sellers also contacted me directly, and they were very kind and respectful and wanted to make sure I didn’t have any issues setting it up, which I didn’t. It was a breeze to assemble and took me no longer than an episode of my favorite shows. 10/10.” —Alyssa RussellGet it from Amazon for $149.96 (also available in a larger style).Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.

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