Here's more about it http://pet-tread.com I can't find the detailed schematics I saw earlier today.
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One Fast Cat Wheel Reviews
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John Popp
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John Popp
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I guess looking at it in a different light, it could make some sense for the sedentary cat who could use some exercise. This places it in a different category than a self propelled wheel that gives a high energy cat a place to expend it. Then of course there's what your cat might think of being put in there, but I think I can recall how that goes.
Something like this, "Uh Pal, open the pod bay door. Ummmm Errrr Uhhhh Open the pod bay door Pal".
Something like this, "Uh Pal, open the pod bay door. Ummmm Errrr Uhhhh Open the pod bay door Pal".
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Chris Elliott
Savannah Super Cat
So far Jax is the only one who's taken to the wheel, but, then, I've been away for a week and haven't worked with them and the wheel since. Carolyn got Jax on the wheel several times while I was gone, and once he got on and just started strolling at a medium pace at his own initiative.
No more mods yet. One of the rubber covers for the feet slipped off and Carolyn found Ziggy having great fun flipping it into the air. Unfortunately, she can't remember where she hid it...
No more mods yet. One of the rubber covers for the feet slipped off and Carolyn found Ziggy having great fun flipping it into the air. Unfortunately, she can't remember where she hid it...
1ststatestereo
Savannah Super Cat
Hi.
Here's my thoughts/experience on the wheel:
I assembled it with absolutely no problems. I used a shoe as a mallet. Shoes are great mallets. It took about 45 minutes from start to finish.
My F3 was afraid of it for at least 4 weeks. Now he likes it if I put him on it. I figure he'll be on it on his own in a week or two.
It was a bit wobbly to begin with. I adjusted the wheels and lubed them up. It took about 10 minutes. It spins MUCH better now.
I'd buy it again and have no problem recommending it to a cat owner.
Here's my thoughts/experience on the wheel:
I assembled it with absolutely no problems. I used a shoe as a mallet. Shoes are great mallets. It took about 45 minutes from start to finish.
My F3 was afraid of it for at least 4 weeks. Now he likes it if I put him on it. I figure he'll be on it on his own in a week or two.
It was a bit wobbly to begin with. I adjusted the wheels and lubed them up. It took about 10 minutes. It spins MUCH better now.
I'd buy it again and have no problem recommending it to a cat owner.
Glad to hear another good review. It sounds like the key is getting it assembled correctly to start with and troubleshooting any minor glitches. Granted there shouldn't be any glitches on a new device but given the price difference between it and it's competitors it might be worth the extra hassle. Plus they will hopefully work out these glitches by the next generation/shipment. I may be tempted to try one myself eventually.
Patti
Jasirisana Savannahs
Patti
Jasirisana Savannahs
Me too, Patti, although I still haven't worked out where I'd put it...
John Popp
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OK, so several weeks have gone by and some more updates. I'll need to do another post as to how I resolved some shortcomings.
Dooley runs on it fairly regularly, mostly at 4am when Dino doesn't want to play and there are no other takers. He's not so great about running on it by command or even when I'm in the room. Seen him a few times at full gallop, but when he sees me he slows to crawl and then stops.
Dino on the other hand wants no part of it. Now that its quiet and a lot more stable I thought that would be enough, but I think he's just to long for the thing.
Anyway, that's all I have and I'll get a modification story put together soon.
Dooley runs on it fairly regularly, mostly at 4am when Dino doesn't want to play and there are no other takers. He's not so great about running on it by command or even when I'm in the room. Seen him a few times at full gallop, but when he sees me he slows to crawl and then stops.
Dino on the other hand wants no part of it. Now that its quiet and a lot more stable I thought that would be enough, but I think he's just to long for the thing.
Anyway, that's all I have and I'll get a modification story put together soon.
I joined this group for the express purpose of sharing my review of One Fast Cat with you. It reads as follows:
I bought a cat wheel from One Fast Cat. I’m deeply concerned about safety due to my experiences. Below is my review of this product. Please feel free to share with your cat friends:
Last fall I ordered a wheel. I wasn’t part of the kickstarter, but a regular order. I waited months to get my wheel. Since they don’t ship to my state, once it was ready, I had to have it shipped to a friend and I then paid shipping costs for her.
It wasn’t easy to put together, but I was able to, using a heavy rubber mallet. I checked and rechecked each piece. Once it was completed, I laid it out flat and checked for any warp, turned it on the other side and did the same. I tested it by spinning the wheel on its base and looking for any wobble. There was none.
On two occasions, my little nine pound cat de-railed the wheel from the base. She wasn’t hurt, but it worried me. Then she recently jumped from the wheel while it was still spinning and batted at the small track wheel. Her foot got pulled in between the running wheel and the small track wheel. The running wheel is quite heavy, making this a very dangerous situation. There is nothing to prevent one’s cat from getting his or her foot or tail run over.
When I contacted the company they blamed me for the de-railing, saying I had put the wheel together wrong. I had not, I took extreme care in assembly, watching the video as I went. I know I’m not the only one this has happened to; I’ve seen another complaint on Facebook. They refused to even respond to my concerns about the potential for entrapment of feet or tail in between the running wheel and the track wheel. I brought it up several times with no response to that concern.
This wheel seemed like a good idea, but it is unsafe and the company seems unconcerned. I regret the time and money I put into this, and I fear for the safety of customers’ cats and small children.
I bought a cat wheel from One Fast Cat. I’m deeply concerned about safety due to my experiences. Below is my review of this product. Please feel free to share with your cat friends:
Last fall I ordered a wheel. I wasn’t part of the kickstarter, but a regular order. I waited months to get my wheel. Since they don’t ship to my state, once it was ready, I had to have it shipped to a friend and I then paid shipping costs for her.
It wasn’t easy to put together, but I was able to, using a heavy rubber mallet. I checked and rechecked each piece. Once it was completed, I laid it out flat and checked for any warp, turned it on the other side and did the same. I tested it by spinning the wheel on its base and looking for any wobble. There was none.
On two occasions, my little nine pound cat de-railed the wheel from the base. She wasn’t hurt, but it worried me. Then she recently jumped from the wheel while it was still spinning and batted at the small track wheel. Her foot got pulled in between the running wheel and the small track wheel. The running wheel is quite heavy, making this a very dangerous situation. There is nothing to prevent one’s cat from getting his or her foot or tail run over.
When I contacted the company they blamed me for the de-railing, saying I had put the wheel together wrong. I had not, I took extreme care in assembly, watching the video as I went. I know I’m not the only one this has happened to; I’ve seen another complaint on Facebook. They refused to even respond to my concerns about the potential for entrapment of feet or tail in between the running wheel and the track wheel. I brought it up several times with no response to that concern.
This wheel seemed like a good idea, but it is unsafe and the company seems unconcerned. I regret the time and money I put into this, and I fear for the safety of customers’ cats and small children.