Getting a cat to exercise (or anything else you want them to do) is like, well, herding cats. But indoor cats that aren’t stimulated enough can get bored and become destructive, which can lead to some pretty unpleasant times when you come home from work.

One Fast Cat is an exercise wheel for kitties that helps keep them active and physically fit; it’s basically a giant hamster wheel for felines. Once you teach your cat to use it – which, according to the company behind it, takes no time at all – Whiskers can keep herself entertained all day by indulging her primal urge to run and play.

The device snaps together quickly with no tools needed, and it sits on a lightweight stand that can be moved easily to other places in your home. The inside of the wheel is made from a closed cell EVA foam that prevents claws from getting stuck and allows them to run naturally – claws out – to keep their even footing.

The wheel is made of recycled plastics and comes in four bright colors. When it needs to be cleaned all you need is a hose or a damp cloth to rinse it off. The product sought to raise $10,000 on Kickstarter to start production and ended up raising more than $340,000, so cat people are definitely taking notice. Pre-orders are available at $249, which is extremely affordable when you compare it to the cost of replacing the sofa your bored cat decided to rip up while you were gone.

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In a household with multiple pets, there always seems to be one fat, greedy one that eats all of the food and leaves the others hungry. The Gatefeeder is a smart solution that ensures only the right pet gets the food inside. It looks a bit like a tiny version of the covered litter boxes some cat owners use, but there is only enough room for the cat’s head and front legs.

Using a special collar-mounted RFID tag, the Gatefeeder determines whether the animal trying to get food is the one authorized to eat there. If the cat is wearing the tag, the door opens and allows access to the food. This design allows pet owners to make sure the right cat gets the right food, but it also lets them put their pet’s food outside without worrying that raccoons or other wild animals will steal the tasty vittles.

In addition to keeping the cat food safe, the Gatefeeder can guard medications or special foods – provided you can get your cat to voluntarily go for the medicine or special food. In theory, you could buy a separate Gatefeeder for every can in your house, but at $249 each it would be much cheaper to just put them in separate rooms and shut the doors at meal time.

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