Product Care and Maintenance
How do I clean the wheel?
The cat wheel can be cleaned by taking it outside and spraying it with a hose or wiping it down with a wet towel. Foam traction pads will wear down over time and can be replaced simply by peeling off the old ones and sticking on new ones.
Can the wheel be used outside?
While the wheel is intended for use indoors, it can be used outside as well. Prolonged or frequent exposure to extreme temperatures (hot or cold) and/or UV can damage the plastic, so we recommend setting it up somewhere shady and bringing it indoors
Are the traction pads replaceable? If so, how do I do it?
Yes, the foam traction pads are meant to be replaced periodically. They function like big stickers, so all you need to do is find the seam between two pads, grab the edge, and peel it up and off. If the pad doesn’t want to come off easily, warming it
Do I have to remove the old pads when replacing them with new ones?
Removing the old pads is recommended for best results. There are several reasons for this, and the major ones are:. Completely removing the old pads and replacing them with new ones will provide the cleanest look and the best longevity. If you're hav
What can I use to lubricate the inline wheels?
Unless the wheel is being used outside, or unless your cat frequently sprays the area with the inline wheels, you probably won't need to worry about relubricating them very often. However, it never hurts to do it every once in a while, especially if
Have older generation pads been discontinued?
Yes, we have stopped production on Gen 1-4 traction pads as well as Gen 5 tractions pads, and we no longer have any in stock. What we have listed as available on our site is all that we have on hand, and we will not be getting any more older gen pads
Do you sell just the cat wheel base by itself?
We do! You can find our replacement base kit here, which includes everything you need to swap out your current base for the Gen 7 version.