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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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sammiesmom –
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.
Amz. Customer –
My cats go absolutely crazy for these things and there’s something hilarious about watching your cats rolling around in the floor and chewing on sticks… Looking high AF.
Rekka –
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).
Kelly –
We rescued a cat, somewhere between 1-2 years old and she chews on everything. We have never had a cat do that. I bout these for her and she loves them, she can chew on them and they are small enough for her to throw around play with also. I will be reordering!
Amz. Customer –
My cat loves them! She chews, swats and cuddles them. Great value and they last for at least a week before the dog steals because the cat loses interest
Brian –
It came on time and my cat loved it 🙂
Todd –
My cat was never into catnip so I had to find other ways to get him interested in playing and chewing. These really did the trick! He went crazy for them!
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.
Emily –
One of my cats enjoys batting it around and chewing on it. I’m glad to have something she can safely chew on!
Pam –
Five Stars