I have an idea for an invention, but need someone with technical expertise....I have my doubts if a cat would trot along like dogs do on a teadmill...perhaps a video of a barking dog would motivate the cat, but how would you control the speed of the treadmill.
2006-08-13 21:39:46 · 3 answers · asked by cbmaclean 4 in Pets ➔ Cats
Hi there...cats will walk on a treadmill or an exercise wheel if you let them walk at their pace rather than control the speed. So if you could design the main walkway to free-turn on the cats own power that would be the best. Additionally, food is the ideal motivator (primary reinforcement) to get any feline to do just about everything. I've included a link below to show an cat walking on their exercise wheel receiving an occasional treat by their own merit. These wheels are available worldwide for purchase, however can be a bit spendy so it would be nice to find a more affordable alternative. :-)
2006-08-13 21:56:38 · answer #1 · answered by ♪ Seattle ♫ 7 · 22⤊ 4⤋
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I have an idea for an invention, but need someone with technical expertise....I have my doubts if a cat would trot along like dogs do on a teadmill...perhaps a video of a barking dog would motivate the cat, but how would you control the speed of the treadmill.
2015-08-24 04:05:23 · answer #2 · answered by Cilka 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Such a device already exist and certain cats cannot resist chasing after a hanging object, often a feathery thing o a string attached to an overhead flexi-bar, and hardly notice that the plastic beneath them is rolling backwards rather slowly. One of these devices has a variable speed that adjusts to the weight of the cat. Many of these devices originated in Holland where small spaces force such economy. I have also seen cats turn a globe into a treadmill but perhaps that was that cat's take on globes. Have Fun.
2006-08-13 21:57:58 · answer #3 · answered by JVHawai'i 7 · 8⤊ 0⤋
As simple as this sounds, whenever I can I "stalk" my cat, get up close and jump at her going "rawr!" and pet her. It takes some time to develop the game to a point where the cat is surprised but not afraid of you, but it kick starts the instincts of being out in the world and expecting the unexpected. If your cat isn't purring, your moving too quickly. She gets nuts after I do it, like I flipped a switch. Having a cat tree in this instance is great, like a beast she runs around trying to regain some pride. Don't let your cat think it has the right to be couch furniture. Toys work well in the short term, but nothing hones the instincts like a trusted game of surprise.
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2016-04-25 19:49:31 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have this invention - it's better.
The CatCam. A wireless camera that hangs on the collar so the owner can see where it's going and what it's doing - obviously for OUTDOOR cats. Owners can watch on their own T.V.
You can all have that one - just send me one when it's been made.
2006-08-13 21:54:25 · answer #6 · answered by Henry 5 · 9⤊ 2⤋
LOL that would be so cute... But i wouldn't want my kitty to be forced to excersize because of a barking dog.
2006-08-13 21:43:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
Cats have too much sense to use them.
2006-08-13 21:42:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋