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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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Kmazzola –
My kitties had a blast with these sticks. When they first chewed the bark off, it made a little bit of a mess, but not a problem. They rolled and rolled with their sticks.
Donna –
Neither of my cats would do anything with it. Just a sniff and a lick and they never touched it again.
Cindy –
Alternative to cat nip my cat liked but isn’t crazy for it my dog got a hold of it and is crazy for them lol
Amz. Customer –
A solid buy. Product as described.
Amz. Customer –
Ms. Kitty seems to love them. She plays with them for hours
Spartan –
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
Amz. Customer –
Cats loved to chew on these
Arora –
I was dubious about these, but it was hit with one of kitties. It does leave a tad bit of a mess if she goes to town on it, but so does catnip. I would buy again.
jem –
I have two young Siamese mix cats that chew wires, shoes, wooden spoons. These chew sticks are perfect for them. They sniff the sticks, run on them and then start chewing. My two cats that are over ten years old just rub on them but don’t enjoy chewing them. If you have a very active cat that does destructive chewing, these are a great substitute.
joanna –
Cats loved it