WoLover 12 PCS Silvervine Sticks for Cat, Natural Matatabi Chew Toys

These sticks are very useful! One of my cats has always been a biter/gnawer. She is extremely rough on any cardboard boxes lying around and loves to chew on anything she can. I started giving her these sticks as a distraction whenever I notice her chewing on something I don’t want, and she usually goes for it. The sticks are around 6-7 inches long and are very lightweight. My other cat is also attracted to their smell, and neither of my cats usually is affected by catnip, so this might be a good alternative if you have picky kitties like mine :) Two things to be aware of: 1: The sticks will break and splinter with extended rough use. I was trying to sleep one night and heard cracking noises, turned on the lights and saw that my 8 month old kitten had bit the stick so hard that it broke into separate pieces. The structure of the sticks is long fibers, so if the cat bites hard enough it will flatten out with different pieces at the edge. Not a big deal, just prepare another stick and switch it out. Be sure to swap the sticks quickly if you notice that they’re broken for the safety of your cat. The “splinters” are pretty large so they aren’t really dangerous for humans living in the same areas. 2: The bark needs to be scraped off before giving to the cats. I’m not sure if the bark is safe for cats to ingest, but regardless it is flaky and will be swallowed if not removed, so I imagine that could cause issues. I just use the sharp edge of some scissors like a knife and carve it off over a trash can. The bark comes off pretty easily, so it’s not a terrible inconvenience. I think my cats like the smell of it right after it has been stripped, so it immediately gets played with once I give it to them. 3: The sticks are pretty small, so they will get lost easily under furniture or appliances. Depending on their shape, they might also easily roll around on hard surfaces, which could make for an excellent chasing toy or a safety hazard for people possibly slipping on them. Thankfully they are very lightly colored once you strip the bark, so they should stand out against a typical hardwood floor. Overall, I have been very satisfied with these sticks and will be repurchasing once I run out.

Mon chat a beaucoup d’intérêt pour ces morceaux de bois !

Read and followed instructions. I tried playing and gave each cat a stick they have no interest in it whatsoever. My cats fall in the 20% that will not touch it with their paw or mouth. For me more money wasted. I really wanted this to be a treat to buy over and over again but the 3 different acts what nothing to do with the stick. What has to be done for a refund? Waste of time and money for me

My cat loves these but I do have to shave off the bark with a veggie peeler. The bark flakes off really easily and I don’t want a choking hazard. He plays with the sticks more so than chewing but it’s entertaining for him.

My cat took one whiff and walked away. She won’t have anything to do with these sticks. Not sure is they are simply TOO OLD. I couldn’t smell any kind of scent at all. Least of all any scent of Catnip. My cat loves Catnip. A waste of money!! Very disappointed. This is the first time I’ve ever been dissatisfied with a purchase from AMAZON!