Matatabi Silvervine Sticks for Cats
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Natural enrichment for supervised play
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Best practice: supervise each session and replace the stick if it splinters or becomes small enough to swallow.
Every order includes tracking at no extra cost. We usually dispatch within 1–2 business days, and US delivery generally takes another 8–12 days. Any applicable duties and taxes are already covered.
Your pack comes with a 60-day trial period. If your cat shows no interest, contact us within 60 days for a refund of the pack price. Opened sticks do not need to be mailed back.
Select 5, 10 or 20 natural Silvervine sticks. The 10-stick pack also includes natural catnip spray; the 20-stick option includes the spray plus a surprise cat toy.
Usage varies by cat, but one or two sticks per month is a useful guide. Ten suits most single-cat homes for several months; twenty is the practical choice for homes with multiple cats.
A Fresh Option for Everyday Cat Enrichment
Designed for supervised sniffing, rubbing, batting and chewing — including for cats that show little interest in catnip.
Place a stick near the household item your cat usually mouths, then redirect them during supervised play.
Some cats investigate with their face and body before they begin batting or chewing.
Offer one stick at a time, store the rest dry and replace worn pieces as needed.
Silvervine contains a different blend of aromatic compounds, so it may interest cats that ignore catnip.
Every branch has its own colour, curve and thickness; no two pieces will look exactly alike.
Use it as a play and chew toy, not as food, and remove it if fibres or larger pieces come loose.
GIVE CHEWING A BETTER DESTINATION
Chewing is normal feline behaviour. Put a Silvervine stick within reach to draw attention away from cables, leaves and furniture towards an item intended for supervised gnawing.
A DIFFERENT KIND OF PLAY TRIGGER
Silvervine contains aromatic compounds that can interest some cats, including those that ignore catnip. Responses vary and may include sniffing, rubbing, rolling or kicking before they wind down.
A NATURALLY TEXTURED CHEW
The fibrous bark gives cats a satisfying surface to bite and scrape. It can complement an oral-care routine, but it does not replace veterinary dental checks or treatment.
SIMPLE, PLANT-BASED ENRICHMENT
Each piece comes from a dried Silvervine branch, so colour, thickness and shape naturally vary. Use it during supervised play and discard it if it splinters or becomes small enough to swallow.
Four Reasons Cats Reach for Silvervine
SATISFYING BARK TEXTURE
Each gnaw creates gentle mechanical friction while giving your cat something purposeful to chew.
AN ALTERNATIVE TO HOUSEHOLD TARGETS
A dedicated chew stick may redirect attention from cords, plant leaves and furniture edges.
BUILT-IN ENRICHMENT
Sniffing, rubbing, batting and chewing turn one simple branch into several kinds of play.
PLAY, THEN PAUSE
Many cats enjoy a short burst of activity before relaxing again, making Silvervine easy to add to a routine.
Questions About Silvervine
No plant attracts every cat. Research suggests many respond to Silvervine, including some that ignore catnip. If yours shows no interest, the 60-day guarantee covers the pack.
Silvervine sticks are chew toys, not food. Supervise each session and discard the stick if it splinters, sheds large pieces or becomes small enough to swallow. Contact your vet if your cat eats a concerning amount or seems unwell.
Short, supervised sessions are the best approach. Inspect the stick before every use and rotate it out as soon as it becomes worn or damaged.
These pieces come from real branches rather than a mould, so each has its own shade, curve and thickness. Natural variation is expected.
They are different plants with different aromatic compounds. Silvervine may interest some cats that do not respond to catnip, but neither plant works for every cat.
The fibrous surface creates light mechanical friction as your cat chews. Treat the stick as enrichment, not as a replacement for veterinary dental care.
Very young kittens often show little response to plant attractants. Wait until around six months, supervise closely and ask your vet if your kitten has health or chewing concerns.
Replace it whenever it becomes splintered, heavily frayed or small enough to swallow. If the scent fades while the stick remains sound, lightly scrape the outer surface before the next supervised session.
Using Your Silvervine Sticks
Four simple steps for a safer, longer-lasting play routine.
Let your cat sniff and investigate at their own pace. A response may start with rubbing or rolling rather than chewing.
Supervise the whole session, particularly with enthusiastic chewers and kittens.
Remove the stick if it splinters, sheds a large piece or becomes small enough to swallow.
Keep unused sticks sealed and dry. Offer a fresh one when the current piece becomes worn.
Why ChewVine
ChewVine focuses on simple, plant-based enrichment for cats that need another option beyond catnip. Our Matatabi chew toys use naturally varied Silvervine branches and are intended for supervised play.
Photography credits: Silvervine scratchboard by travel oriented (CC BY-SA); "Drugs for Peach" by hpatellis (CC BY-SA); Actinidia polygama by 小宮山広明 (CC BY-SA); "Chomping Cat" by alusch (CC BY-SA); "Miss Kitty's Yawn" by SeasonalOrange (CC BY-SA); Bev Goodwin (CC BY). Other imagery is used under the Pexels licence.
