Uniq Pets Matatoys Matatabi Sticks, Silver Vine Cat Toy with Tassels, 17.5 cm

Uniq Pets Matatoys Matatabi Sticks Natural textures for curious cat paws A cat toy with matatabi, catnip and plant-based tassels for chewing, tossing and play. Matatabi Catnip 17.5 cm 19 g

Description

Uniq Pets Matatoys Matatabi Sticks with Tassels is a cat toy with matatabi and catnip that combines a stick made from natural plant materials with corn leaf tassels. Its compact shape, around 17.5 cm long, is easy to grab with the paws, toss, carry and chew during play.

Matatabi, also known as silver vine, is a plant whose scent can spark interest and characteristic playful behaviour in many cats. The added catnip provides an extra scent stimulus, although each cat's individual response may differ.

Key features

• Matatabi as the main natural element of the toy.
• Contains catnip.
• With plant-based tassels made from corn leaf.
• A combination of different natural textures.
• Suitable for grabbing with the paws, tossing, carrying and chewing.
• Compact length of around 17.5 cm.
• Lightweight – around 19 g.

Matatabi and catnip

Matatabi (Actinidia polygama) is also known as silver vine and is used in toys and enrichment products for cats. The plant's aromatic substances can trigger sniffing, rubbing, licking, chewing and playful behaviour.

The response to matatabi and catnip is individual. Some cats show strong interest, others react more mildly, and some may show almost no visible reaction.

What type of play is it suitable for?

• For supervised solo play.
• For tossing and batting with the paws.
• For grabbing and holding with the front paws.
• For cats that show interest in matatabi or catnip.
• For adding variety to the toys and textures available at home.

Materials

Matatabi	plant element
Catnip	aromatic plant material
Matatabi fruit/gall	plant material
Corn leaf	tassels

Product information

Brand	Uniq Pets
Range	Matatoys
Type	matatabi cat toy
Length	around 17.5 cm
Weight	around 19 g

How to use

Offer the toy to your cat and let it explore on its own by sniffing, nudging, grabbing and playing. There is no need to force your cat to interact with matatabi – interest in the plant scent is individual.

To keep your cat interested, the toy can be put away from time to time and offered again at the next play session.

Safety

• Supervise your cat during play.
• Check the toy regularly for damage and loose parts.
• Stop using it if it is seriously damaged or parts come off.
• The toy is not intended to be eaten as food.
• Do not leave detached small parts within your cat's reach.

Why choose Uniq Pets Matatoys Matatabi Sticks?

Uniq Pets Matatoys Matatabi Sticks with Tassels combines matatabi, catnip and different plant textures in a compact 17.5 cm toy. The corn leaf tassels add movement and extra texture, while the light weight lets the toy be nudged and carried around easily.

Frequently asked questions

What is matatabi?

Matatabi is the plant Actinidia polygama, also known as silver vine. Its aromatic compounds can spark interest and characteristic behaviour in many cats, such as sniffing, rubbing, chewing and play.

Do all cats react to matatabi?

No. The response is individual. Many cats show interest in matatabi, but the strength of the reaction varies and in some cats it may be weak.

Is there catnip in the toy?

Yes. Catnip is one of the product's declared materials.

How big is the toy?

It is approximately 17.5 cm long and weighs around 19 g.

What are the tassels made of?

The declared materials include corn leaf, which is used for the toy's plant-based tassels.

Can my cat chew the stick?

The toy is suitable for interaction and chewing during play, but your cat should be supervised. If the toy is damaged or parts come off, stop using it.

Can the toy be machine washed?

We do not recommend machine washing without explicit instructions from the manufacturer, as the product contains natural plant materials.