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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 |
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| Dimensions | 2 × 2 × 2 in |
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jellicle –
We thought we didn’t like silver vine sticks until we tried Meowy Janes. We love them!!! We chew and chew on them and carry them around the house. Highly recommend this brand!
angela –
2 of my cats played with it for 5 minutes and never again. Disappointed. I was hoping they would like it.
Edward –
We have a kinda picky cat – she loses interest in catnip toys!! But she loves these sticks! She bats it around, chomps on it and knows where it is at all times.
We love that it has dental benefits (she had to have her teeth cleaned – not a fun process)
Great find! Thanks.
Wildwoman –
My one cat plays with the stick first then he chews it a little at a time over time. My other cat could care less. I’m satisfied with the chews and would recommend them.
Scubagirl –
What can I say? The cat LOVES these. She jumps on them, rolls them, flips them in the air and catches them to gnaw on, and then sleeps on them. As long as she is happy I am happy.
Renee –
I bought these to see if they would enjoy them and they LOVE THEM!!!
Amz. Customer –
My cats went crazy for these! I have two cats one is more pot belly pig than cat and he got right to chewing them which was amazing because I bought them for his teeth. My other cat was very excited about the sticks, carried it around, throwing it, rubbing her face on it. She didn’t spend much time chewing it but I have a feeling it’s all In good time! I bought these hoping to help with the tarter on my cars teeth so we’ll see if does anything for that but otherwise they love them.
PAC –
My cats smelled them one rolled on one the That was it. No further interest.
Shellie –
My cat really likes them. She rolls on it and chews it. Each stick lasts a long time. Sometime new to keep the car entertained. I’ll buy again.
Kaousuu –
My cat loved the first stick we gave him. But then lost interest. We gave him a second, and he ignored it. Oh well, that’s on him. Otherwise, the sticks and packaging are high quality.