Matatabi Sticks - The Tooth-Friendly Alternative to Catnip

Matatabi Sticks are used for natural feline dental care and entertainment. The matatabi plant (Actinidia polygama) is also known as Japanese catnip or silver vine.

How do Matatabi Sticks work?

Matatabi is considered the strongest of all cat herbs. The sticks contain the active ingredient actinidine - an enzyme that stimulates the natural release of happy hormones in cats, giving it a relaxing, euphoric, and stimulating effect.

It's not just the sticks (branches) that contain the enzyme. It's found in every part of the plant: in the roots, shoots, leaves, and fruit.

Thanks to their relaxing effect, the sticks can help lower cats' stress levels. They also care for your cat's teeth and gums and help remove light deposits.

After house cats have nibbled on the sticks, typical behaviors set in, such as:

• Rolling around
• Meowing
• Drooling
• Rubbing chin and cheeks
• Generally more playful behavior

The effect usually lasts around 30 minutes. Older cats seem to react more strongly than younger ones.

Are Matatabi Sticks safe for cats?

The sticks are considered completely safe for cats. Small amounts that a cat might swallow are completely harmless.

As with any new toy, however, it's important to carefully supervise the use of Matatabi Sticks at first and watch for any unusual behavior or health issues in your cat.

It's therefore recommended to use the sticks under supervision, also to make sure your cat doesn't swallow any large pieces.

The sticks are not recommended for kittens - or, of course, for cats with an allergy to the herb.

Matatabi Sticks vs. Catnip

Many cats that show no reaction to ordinary catnip react well to the dried and ground products from this plant. The reaction is similar to catnip's, but seems to be considerably stronger. So if your cat isn't interested in catnip, it's definitely worth trying matatabi instead.

From what age can I give my cats Matatabi Sticks?

There's no exact age from which cats may use Matatabi Sticks. Generally, however, they're not recommended for kittens, as they're still too young and their immune system and body haven't fully developed yet. They're also not recommended for pregnant or nursing cats.

All the benefits at a glance:

• 🦷Supports dental care: Matatabi Sticks contain actinidine, an active ingredient that helps strengthen your cat's gums and reduce deposits on the teeth.
  
• 🥳Entertainment: Matatabi Sticks give your cat a natural source of entertainment and can stimulate their natural instincts to play and scratch.
  
• 😴Stress reduction: Actinidine in Matatabi Sticks stimulates the release of happy hormones in cats, which can help calm stressed or anxious cats.
  
• 👍🏼Behavior improvement: Matatabi Sticks can help reduce demanding or aggressive behavior in cats by helping them relax.
  
• 🪵Natural addition: Matatabi Sticks are a natural addition and an alternative to synthetic calming aids or medications that are sometimes used for cats.
  

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