study published showed that 65% of cats respond to catnip, and almost 80% of domestic cats respond to silvervine.
Enhance your cat's playtime with Cat Toys and discover the benefits of silver vine sticks, a safe and exciting way to keep your cat entertained.
What’s the difference between catnip and silvervine?
Chemicals that attract cats:
Catnip:
- Nepetalactone
- Epinepetalactone
- Iridomyrmecin
- Isoiridomyrmecin
- Dihydronepetalactone
- Isodihydronepetalactone
- Neonepetalactone
Sliver vine:
- Actinide
- Dihydroactinidiolide
- Isoiridomyrmecin
- Iridomyrmecin
- Isoiridomyrmecin
- Neonepetalactone
How do cats respond to silvervine?
When flies lay their eggs in silvervine fruit, they become bumpy and are known as “gall fruit”. Then they’re dipped in boiling water to kill the larvae inside and dried out in the sun. According to a study published in BMC Veterinary Research, cats predominantly respond to silvervine fruit galls. They’re available whole or ground into a light brown powder.
The fruit, leaves, buds, and stems of silvervine have a sweet, pungent smell. But kittens (less than eight months old) and pregnant females might not have any reaction. Most cats will meow or moderately drool. They’ll also zip through the house, roll around on their sides or backs, give cheek or chin rubs, and bunny kick toys. Although silvervine isn’t as well-known in the Western world, it’s so popular in Asia that a cat’s reaction to it is known as the “Matatabi Dance.”
“The hallucination effects usually only last five to 30 minutes. At most, you’ll see signs for about an hour in your cat,” Ochoa says.
Is it safe for cats to ingest silver vine sticks?
Silver vine leaf sticks are considered safe and non-toxic for cats. But as an added precaution they advised that play sessions should be supervised, and if the stick does become particularly chewed or destroyed, then you could replace it with a new one or throw away just in case of splinters.
Is Silvervine good for cats?
Silvervine has a euphoric effect on cats, it makes them active, playful, affectionate and it has no side effects whatsoever. Aside from getting some exercise, the cat will also feel relaxed even after the effect of the silvervine has passed.
Buy Organic Silvervine Sticks for Cats
We have an organic Slivervine Sticks choosing for your cat. Your kitten needs an active play buddy to keep it mentally healthy and in shape. This toy, with its tasty silvervine stick, and dangling string, gets your little feline fired up. It comes in two variations - Cupcake and Tempura - to coax your kitty into getting some much-needed hunting exercise. The string is soft, the toy is plush, and the silvervine stick makes it both an awesome exercise toy and a healthy snack.
Treat your cat to the most purr-fect toy money can buy. A combination of an all-natural, plant-based treat and an exciting toy. To help your kittens relieve stress, eliminate bloat, calm down, and stay fit even indoors.
Attention-grabbing Toy: Colorful plush toy, taunting string, and a healthy silvervine stick makes this cat tease instantly capture your furry friend's attention.
Hunting Exercise: A perfect way to provide your cat with a daily dose of exercise, and quench its predatory side.
More Potent Alternative to Catnip: Unlike catnip which has a single attractant, nepetalactone, silvervine boasts a dual olfactory attractant which is actinidine and dihydroactinidiolide.
Promotes Dental Hygiene: Silvervine sticks are all-natural and safe. Not only do they exude a euphoric effect on your kitten, but they also knock the tartar off their teeth when chewing on one.
Stress Busting Toy: Cats can get stressed too. This can range from a change in environment to the arrival of a new cat. To calm them down, some bonding time and a little silvervine can do the trick.
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