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Matatabi Chew Sticks
Matatabi Chew Sticks
$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!
133 reviews for Matatabi Chew Sticks
Description
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!
Additional information
| Weight | 2 oz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 2 × 2 × 2 in |
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Anne –
My cat absolutely loves this! She only okayed with it for a while but I haven’t seen her that excited about something in a while 😸
Jolene –
What an amazing product! These Matatabi Sticks are awesome! A great catnip alternative, with the added dental benefits. I would say that our boys loved them even more than catnip. They went WILD! The company is extremely responsive, fast shipping, and super cute packaging as well. A+ product! See our videos of the cats going crazy over them on Instagram under the name we_are_batcat
Marwa –
Okay, not too bad!
Bayarerdene –
We found out about this brand at one of the pet shows around NYC and had to order more! One of our kitties hardly let me get them out of the bag from day one while the other took a few days to figure out what the heck they were. Now both come zooming over when I open the drawer we keep them in.
Matthew –
My cat loves when ever I open the bag for one of these. They are great for hit teeth and he enjoys chewing on them.
Amz. Customer –
We definitely will be purchasing this again in the future! It is a bit hit in our household!
wendyj –
My two kitties had no real reaction to regular catnip but when we tried these they were adorable. They love to chew and play with them. I would recommend giving them a try!
audio –
My cat loves these and they were one third the price I paid the first time I bought these from another vendor. They were also better quality.
kayla –
I got a box of goodies a couple of months ago and my baby is still loving it!! It’s lasted so long and it’s good quality catnip. My cat loves it and never gets tired of it!
valerie –
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.