Description
A Fun Olfactory Enrichment and a Safe Dental Treat for Cats!
Matatabi sticks for cats are growing in popularity. Silver Vine, also known as Matatabi, has a similar effect on cats as catnip, but it is even more potent and affects a higher percentage of the cat population.
Most cats respond to silver vine, compared with only 25% that respond to catnip.
What Is Silver Vine?
“Actinidia polygama (also known as silver vine, matatabi and cat powder) is a species of kiwifruit in the family Actinidiaceae. It grows in the mountain areas of Japan, Korea and China at elevations between 500 and 1,900 metres”
Matatabi contains two ingredients that get cats excited: actinidine and dihydroactinidiolide.
Silvervine has been used in traditional Japanese and Chinese medicine to treat everything from inflammation to hypertension.
Our Silvervine or Matatabi sticks are 100% Natural and imported from Japan.
What are the Effects and Benefits of Matatabi for cats?
Encourages olfactory enrichment — indoor cats spend much of their time at home. Olfactory enrichment, such as Matatabi sticks, produces a euphoric effect like catnip. The effects are immediate and only last for about 30 minutes. Typically, cats will rub their faces on it, chew on it, lick it, or even bunny-kick it.
Elicits pleasure in cats – According to Harvard University research, one of the active ingredients in the silver vine, nepetalactol, activates the reward and pleasure centre in the feline’s brain. However, silver vine is not addictive in cats.
Helps with kitten teething – When your kitten is teething, they may bite excessively. To help them through this phase, you can offer them kitten-safe dental chews or toys. Alternatively, you can use Matatabi dental sticks, which are 100% natural.
Promotes dental health care – If your cat doesn’t like brushing their teeth, a Matatabi stick can help keep their teeth cleaner by removing tartar during chewing. The Silver vine has a rough, bark-like texture that is good at removing plaque and other dirt. Most cats salivate, too, chewing on the vine, which is also suitable for their teeth.
Stress reduction – Cats spending most of their time indoors are more susceptible to anxiety and stress, which can lead to behavioural issues. Stimulating your cat’s sense of enrichment and reducing boredom with Silver Vine or Catnip can help with physical and behavioural ailments.
Insect repellent – Researchers have also discovered that cats who rub against this plant benefit from a natural insect repellent, especially against mosquitoes.
How to Use the Matatabi Sticks?
Always supervise your kitten or cat while chewing Matatabi sticks. You can either hold it while they rub their face on it or chew it. You can also let them play with it, rub it, and bunny-kick it. Please remove it once your cat loses interest or after half an hour has passed. Let it dry, and place it back in the sealed pack.
Product information
- 6 sticks per pack
- Suitable for cats starting at 5-6 months of age
- Stimulating for adult and senior cats
- Pesticide-free
- 100% Natural
- Imported from Japan
- Always supervise your cat while using this product.
