L'Barkery Matatabi Sticks for Cats (6 Sticks)

This item is a favourite amoungst our team!

Chosen by Team Member Erin

"My ragdolls love these. They both seem to 'react' from it, including the one that doesn't enjoy catnip. So funny to watch them roll around and chew the sticks."

A Safe and Fun Treat - a catnip alternative!

Enrichment

Matatabi has a similar effect on cats as catnip, but it is even more dynamic and has a higher percentage of attraction for cats. Watch your kitties roll around on the floor, chew and rub against the stick with excitement.

What is Matatabi?

Most cat owners have tried using catnip but discovered their cat doesn't love it. 50% off cats don't react to catnip, what about the other 50%? Well, now there's Matatabi! It is a plant that grows in the mountain areas of Japan, specifically the Actinidia polygama. There are two active compounds in this plant that stimulates your cat, actinidine and dihydroactinidiolide. These are purrfectly safe for your kitty, the leaves from this tree are also used to make tea for humans to enjoy.

80% off Cats React to Matatabi Stimulant

A study published in the BioMed Central Veterinary Research compared the effects of Matatabi on 100 cats. Almost 80% of cats responded to Matatabi! This is a much greater percentage than normal catnip.

Dental Health

Cat's don't brush their teeth, but they still need to keep their teeth clean and healthy.

Matatabi sticks not only allure your cat to play and chew, but they also give their teeth a good clean at the same time!  The rough texture is great at removing plaque and aiding in general cleaning. Cats salivate while chewing which also promotes dental health.

Size

Each stick is between 10-13cm long

Each pack contains 6x individual sticks

Suitable for all breeds and ages of cats! However the stimulant may not affect your cat until older than 6 months of age.