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product_id: 112833011
title: "Matatabi Chew Sticks - An All Natural Silvervine Cat Toy and Cat Treat - Catnip Alternative"
brand: "meowy janes"
price: "R372"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/112833011-matatabi-chew-sticks-an-all-natural-silvervine-cat-toy-cat
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
---

# 100% natural silvervine multi-sensory play & chew anxiety & boredom relief Matatabi Chew Sticks - An All Natural Silvervine Cat Toy and Cat Treat - Catnip Alternative

**Brand:** meowy janes
**Price:** R372
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🐱 Unleash your cat’s wild side with nature’s playtime secret!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Matatabi Chew Sticks - An All Natural Silvervine Cat Toy and Cat Treat - Catnip Alternative by meowy janes
- **How much does it cost?** R372 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- meowy janes enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted meowy janes brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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## Key Features

- • **Stress-busting fun:** Helps reduce anxiety and destructive behaviors by channeling your cat’s energy positively.
- • **Lightweight & portable:** At just 1 ounce, perfect for on-the-go play or gifting on special occasions like birthdays.
- • **Dual-action play & chew:** Encourages healthy chewing and active play, keeping your cat engaged and entertained for hours.
- • **Single-stick simplicity:** One potent stick delivers endless fun—no clutter, just pure feline joy.
- • **Nature’s irresistible cat magnet:** Crafted from pure silvervine, the ultimate catnip alternative that drives your feline wild.

## Overview

Meowy Janes Matatabi Chew Sticks are all-natural silvervine cat toys and treats designed as a powerful catnip alternative. Lightweight and single-count, they promote healthy chewing and active play, helping to relieve anxiety and boredom that often lead to destructive behaviors in indoor cats.

## Description

Full description not available

## Features

- Many cats will chew or gnaw on the stick while others will bat and chase it around the house
- Promotes play to help relieve the anxiety and boredom in house cats that can lead to destructive behaviors.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Item Weight | 1 Ounces |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Occasion | Birthday |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Meowy Janes
- **Flavor:** Matatabi
- **Age Range (Description):** Adult
- **Item Form:** Stick
- **Specific Uses For Product:** General recreational and dental health purposes

## Images

![Matatabi Chew Sticks - An All Natural Silvervine Cat Toy and Cat Treat - Catnip Alternative - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81g403Bt6rL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is it made in China?**
A: According to the label the vines are packaged in the USA. It does not specify where the vines come from just that the plants are native to the mountains of East Asia. It also says Sustainably Farm Grown.

**Q: If my cat ingests the small bites they chew off are they going to be ok?**
A: Typically cats will not be able to break off large pieces because the sticks mostly squish when bitten down on hard. Small bits that do come off during normal chewing and playing are safe in moderation though. If your cat is a more aggressive chewer and does start to break off big pieces over time you should dispose of that particular stick and give them a fresh one. Like rawhide for a dog, they should mostly chew on the sticks and not ingest large amounts at once.  Always supervise closely if in doubt!

**Q: What essential oils were these covered with and where are they manufactured?**
A: Hello,

Our Matatabi sticks are completely unprocessed and only contain the essential oils that naturally occur in the silvervine plant! The essential oil is a natural attractant for cats similar what is found catnip. Nothing is added to them. The sticks are harvested at high elevations in Asia where the silvervine plant grows natively and quickly. The vines of the plant are cut back and plants are allowed to regrow to keep the entire process sustainable.

**Q: Are these USA made and packaged?**
A: They come from plants in east Asia (says so on back) and it is packaged in the US (also written on package)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cutie approved
*by M***L on March 4, 2025*

My three cuties love these! They chew on them, toss them around like toys, and I've even found them sleep with these by their sides. So I guess that means they're mommy-approved too!

### ⭐⭐⭐ Bought for my cats - they had zero interest
*by A***S on February 16, 2023*

Was looking for something fun for my cats to keep them entertained and picked up some of these to give a try. My cats absolutely go bonkers for catnip and they like playing with things this shape and size so since this was a catnip alternative I thought why not.Once they arrived, I opened up the pack, took one out, rubbed the stick to make it smell and tossed it in the floor in front of my cats. They took one sniff and turned their little noses up at it and walked off. Picked it up, held it in front of the cats and then made playing motions with it and they couldn't be bothered with it. Tried again on a different day, still the same reaction.Ended up giving them to a friend who has a cat. Their cat went nutso for these.Your mileage may vary with these.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cat Carries Them Around, So Win?
*by R***L on July 4, 2020*

I bought these to keep my cat from chewing on everything else. He has a special affinity for metal objects, which is odd to me. He is pretty quirky, and I have confirmed with the vet that he has no medical problems - he is just odd. He acts more like a dog on any given occasion, so it wasn't that weird when I found him carrying these around the house rather than actually chewing on them. He looks like a really small black lab carrying a found stick. Kind of cute. He doesn't care about the flavor of them, so I don't know if they actually work. I think he prefers normal catnip since he must dive headfirst into the pile. I probably won't buy again because he doesn't actually use them, but it is fun to watch him carry the stick next to the dogs who carry their toys. It's a whole round of fun when the zoomies get started.

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*Product available on Desertcart South Africa*
*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-02-25*