{"product_id":"matatabi-cat-toy-set-with-catnip-feathers-chew-sticks-1","title":"Matatabi Cat Toy Set with Catnip","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"geo-answer\" style=\"font-size:1.05rem;line-height:1.6;border-left:4px solid #111;padding:.6rem 1rem;margin:1rem 0;background:#fafafa\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is matatabi cat toy set with catnip priced at $4.99. Variety set: chew sticks, catnip balls, feather toys. It is built for all cats; pick a size larger than your cat's mouth so it can't be swallowed, and supervise the first few sessions.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariety set: chew sticks, catnip balls, feather toys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural matatabi silver vine — irresistible to cats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple textures engage different play styles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for multi-cat households — enough to share\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ematatabi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll cats\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$4.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich cat is this right for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf your cat ignores catnip\u003c\/strong\u003e → this is a strong pick — see the research note below.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf you have multiple cats\u003c\/strong\u003e → get more than one so they don't compete.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf your cat is a senior or low-energy\u003c\/strong\u003e → start with short, gentle sessions to spark interest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSilvervine (matatabi) vs catnip — what the research says\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2017, a study found about 80% of cats responded to silvervine (matatabi) versus about 68% to catnip; about 75% of cats that ignore catnip still respond to silvervine, and research shows 30–50% of cats lack the gene to react to catnip's nepetalactone. According to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.petmd.com\/cat\/general-health\/silver-vine-plant-alternative-catnip\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ePetMD (silvervine vs catnip)\u003c\/a\u003e, The 2017 study found ~75% of catnip-non-responders react to silvervine; 30–50% of cats lack the nepetalactone-response gene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote style=\"border-left:3px solid #ccc;margin:1rem 0;padding:.4rem 1rem;color:#333\"\u003eAbout 80% of cats responded to silvervine, versus about 68% to catnip.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#777\"\u003e— 2017 silvervine study, as reported by PetMD\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more, see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.catster.com\/lifestyle\/is-silvervine-for-cats-better-than-catnip\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eCatster (vet-reviewed silvervine facts)\u003c\/a\u003e. About 75% of cats that do not respond to catnip do respond to silvervine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote style=\"border-left:3px solid #ccc;margin:1rem 0;padding:.4rem 1rem;color:#333\"\u003eAbout 75% of cats that do not respond to catnip do respond to silvervine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#777\"\u003e— 2017 silvervine study, as reported by Catster\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"geo-faq\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the matatabi cat toy set with catnip safe for my cat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is made of matatabi and intended for all cats. As with any pet toy, inspect it regularly and discard it if pieces break off, and supervise the first sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat size or style should I choose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in one standard size. Pick a size larger than your cat's mouth opening so it cannot be swallowed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSilvervine (matatabi) vs catnip — what the research says?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2017, a study found about 80% of cats responded to silvervine (matatabi) versus about 68% to catnip; about 75% of cats that ignore catnip still respond to silvervine, and research shows 30–50% of cats lack the gene to react to catnip's nepetalactone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I clean and care for it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash with warm soapy water and air-dry. Inspect weekly and discard if damaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"color:#777;font-size:.85rem;margin-top:1rem\"\u003eWritten by the Roam Paws Team · Last updated June 2026 · Free shipping on orders $25+ · 30-day returns\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is the matatabi cat toy set with catnip safe for my cat?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"It is made of matatabi and intended for all cats. As with any pet toy, inspect it regularly and discard it if pieces break off, and supervise the first sessions.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What size or style should I choose?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"It comes in one standard size. 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