I've seen a comment as to how pungent the smell is but I couldn't smell anything potent with my bag. Your cat can have a great time with this, should he get bored, meow, be afraid of a vet, have to wait, be on a trip. While Matatabi/ Silvervine is slowly becoming more well known here in the United States, and is more popular in East Asia than traditional catnip! Cats react to Silvervine sticks as they do to catnip and other catnip alternatives, which includes rubbing, rolling, meowing, drooling, licking, etc.

He loves kicker toys and already has a carrot and eggplant and I wanted to stick with the food theme since his name is Pickle. Sie kuscheln und spielen damit und kauen gerne darauf herum - ein paar Tage, vielleicht ein paar Wochen, dann werden sie irgendwann uninteressant.However, she absolutely loves to chase it all over the house (and watch me retrieve it from under furniture…. Do not give more than two to three times a week, otherwise the cat will get used to the effect and the sticks will become less interesting. Some people also find them helpful when kittens are teething as something for them to chew on to help through that phase.

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I thoroughly recommend this Trusted Seller who certainly lives up to their Premium Service accolade. It is often found that cats who relax are less interested in matatabi sticks than cats who are stressed. Check the product regularly for damage, and replace the toy if it is damaged or missing any pieces to avoid potential injury to your pet. Especially good for house cats on a dry food diet where there is a higher risk of formation of dental plaque, calculus and bad breath. The Matatabi tree comes from the same family as the Kiwi Tree that grows in Asia, particularly in China and Japan.

The ratings/reviews displayed here may not be representative of every listing on this page, or of every review for these listings. Trixie Matatabi Sticks are sticks made of 100% natural matatabi and which scent will excite your feline to the max. Matatabi, more commonly known as silvervine, is a plant which produces an oil that cats are naturally attracted to. Keep in mind that anyone can view public collections - they may also appear in recommendations and other places.Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item. Indeed, some owners have reported that their cat seems to be "lifted" with pleasure and some cats even start drooling (slightly). It’s adorable to watch and I’m really pleased I found something that calms him down and distracts him at the same time. Please note that this is a natural product so the exact size/width of each stick will vary - some are quite narrow, others a bit thicker.

Additionally, these Matatabi Trixie Sticks also support your cat dental hygiene, so it the perfect 2-in-1 solution! 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!

Excessive stimulation can be expressed in different ways in cats: Aggressiveness, Destructive instinct (scratching on furniture), Excessive meowing, Excessive licking or pulling of hair (which increases the risk of hairball formation). It is important to actively integrate the sticks into the game with the cat (see next picture for game tips).