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Matatabi Chew Sticks

A cat chewing on a matatabi silvervine chew stick

Matatabi Chew Sticks

Rated 4.77 out of 5 based on 3402 customer ratings

(3402 customer reviews)

$8.90

100% All Natural Matatabi– Unprocessed segments of the vine of the Silvervine Plant
Combines play and dental health!– Encourages healthy chewing behaviors and acts like a gentle toothbrush.
Great Value– Each bag contains 7-9 Matatabi sticks that can be played with and reused many times
Safe and Healthy– Promotes play and helps to relieve anxiety and boredom in house cats

An alternative to catnip that combines play and dental health!

Packed into our Matatabi Sticks are natural essential oils that drive cats wild.

Gently rub off some bark of the stick to release the scents from the natural oils- then give to your cat to enjoy. They will play, roll, rub, and have a blast!

What is Matatabi?

The plant is native to the mountains Japan and China and grows like an ivy on trees and rocks. It is officially named Actinidia Polygama, but is commonly called Silver Vine for the distinctive color of its leaves.

Many cats react to Matatabi (the vine of the Silvervine plant) even if they show little interest to catnip. A 2017 scientific study found 70% of cats had a reaction to catnip, however over 80% of cats had a reaction to silvervine, with many cats enjoying both!

While Matatabi/ Silvervine is slowly becoming more well known here in the United States, and is more popular in East Asia than traditional catnip!

What’s in the bag?

Dried, unprocessed and untreated vine segments
The resealable bag is stuffed with 7-9 Matatabi sticks (depending on individual vine segment thickness)
Each Stick is around 5 inches long, the perfect size and length for play
Safe for cats to tear apart during play

***NOTE*** Not all cats react to the essential oils of each plant in the same way. Which they prefer is based on genetics, their mood, the day, and how they like to play. If you are unsure what your cat likes, our variety box is an awesome way to try it all and see what your cat prefers!

4.77

Rated 4.77 out of 5 based on 3402 customer ratings

3,402 reviews

Cl. B. May 5, 2023

Rated 5 out of 5

My cat absolutely loves nibbling and licking these sticks and it’s a good distraction when he is begging for snacks.

Regvita May 7, 2019

Rated 4 out of 5

My cat isn’t too sure of the matatabi chew sticks. However tho I have left them out for him and will continue to encourage him to chew on them.

Denise February 11, 2019

Rated 3 out of 5

So sorry to say my two kitties didn’t take interest in the sticks. I’ve tried to reintroduce them a few times, but nothing. I’m not disappointed in Meowy Janes, just disappointed that my cats had no interest, especially my little chewer. I think they are still worth a try to see if your cat takes to them. My cats aren’t fans of catnip, so maybe there’s a connection??

sammiesmom June 28, 2019

Rated 2 out of 5

My cats didn’t like this product. They played with them for a few minutes and then just left them on the floor. My cats love catnip just not this product.

valerie May 27, 2019

Rated 1 out of 5

It’s still sitting in the middle of the floor. She’s not interested in it at all. I’m taking them over to my Moms to see if her cat shows any interest. It’s not the fault of the product, she is pure finicky.

ali December 21, 2023

Rated 5 out of 5

my cat loves these they are a great way to keep her entertained and promote dental health. i go to a cat vet and they reccomended them to me and im glad they did

Caitlin April 3, 2019

Rated 4 out of 5

Came very quickly in the mail. My cat loves to play with it but he doesn’t chew on it much.

Spartan June 17, 2019

Rated 3 out of 5

Unfortunately my cats just haven’t been fans of it but I believe for the right cat it would be great. Definitely a nice product and good value for the money

oceans July 28, 2019

Rated 2 out of 5

I really had my hopes up for a special treat and dental health. Notta…nothing no interest in chewing or even licking. My Ragdoll batted the stick around a little.

Rekka July 4, 2019

Rated 1 out of 5

My cats enjoyed rubbing their faces all over them, sure, but neither could be enticed into actually chewing on them and they got bored with them rather quickly. They also seem to dry out very quickly. Low star review only because, unfortunately, it just didn’t quite do the job I got it for (helping keep my cat’s teeth healthy by getting him to CHEW).

Haley December 15, 2018

Rated 5 out of 5

I wasn’t completely sure how my kitten was going to act but she loves these! They arrived very fast too. Thank you!

Acoya March 5, 2019

Rated 4 out of 5

Shipped faster than expected. Both my cats love the sticks it keeps their attention all day and allows them something to chew on besides plastic they find.