Experience with Exercise Wheels?

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Permalink Reply by Theo Bromine on April 29, 2012 at 9:52am

I've considered this myself - my home is a bit bigger, but my cats are indoor only.  I would be interested to hear other people's experiences with this. 

Meantime, one thing I found works well for my bunch is hiding food for them to have at night, which provides mental exercise in addition to physical.  You can use "Slimcat" balls (http://www.amazon.com/PetSafe-SlimCat-Food-Distributor-Ball/dp/B001... ), or even just use cardboard tubes with one end pushed in (from toilet paper or paper towels etc)

Permalink Reply by Steph S. on May 10, 2012 at 7:18pm

That sounds like a great idea Sarah. You'll have to keep us updated on the cat exercise.

Here's a website on how to build an exercise wheel.

http://jillyotz.blogspot.com/2011/01/how-to-build-cat-exercise-whee...

Permalink Reply by Sarah Walton on May 10, 2012 at 7:29pm

Wow, that site is fantastic. Seems the author and I have the same criteria in terms of price, size and style. Thank you!

Permalink Reply by Steph S. on May 10, 2012 at 9:58pm

Awesome Sarah I am so glad to be helpful.

I would love to get updates and maybe some photos of your cats exercising.

Permalink Reply by Sarah Walton on May 10, 2012 at 10:17pm

My husband is hoarding the photos and videos on his camera. I'ma have to just take it soon.

Permalink Reply by Lillie on April 5, 2013 at 2:06pm

I have a cat jungle gym that all but touches the ceiling.  They can scratch, climb, hide, swing, and play with mice on a string.  I have it by the window so they can watch the birds and squirrels.  They love it.  It is also next to a tall chest so they can jump to the chest and on to the kitchen cabinets.