7 Reasons Cats Can't Leave Meowie Silvervine Sticks Alone
By the Meowie team · 3 min read
If your cat has ever chewed through a phone cable or ignored every toy you bought, this one's for you. Here's why so many cat parents are switching to a simple stick made from silvervine, a plant most cats find irresistible.
1.Most cats go wild for it
Silvervine contains natural compounds that set off the same happy rolling, rubbing and playing that catnip does. In a 2017 study in BMC Veterinary Research, about 80% of the cats tested reacted to silvervine.
2.It works on many cats that ignore catnip
Roughly a third of cats don't react to catnip at all. In the same study, most of the cats that ignored catnip still reacted to silvervine, so it's worth a try even if catnip has let you down.
3.It gives chewing somewhere safe to go
Cats chew to play and explore. Without an outlet, that urge lands on phone cables, plastic bags and plants. A silvervine stick gives it a safer target.
4.A gentle scrub while they chew
The jute-wrapped stick has a rough texture that gives teeth a gentle scrub as your cat chews. It's a toy, not a dental treatment, so keep up regular checkups with your vet.
5.Play first, calm after
Most cats get a burst of playful energy, then settle into a relaxed, contented mood. It's a natural response to the plant, and it wears off on its own.
6.Just natural materials
Each stick is silvervine wood wrapped in jute twine, with a natural fibre tassel on one end and a dried silvervine gall fruit on the other. Nothing is sprayed on.
7.One stick lasts about a week
Depending on how hard your cat chews, one stick usually lasts about a week. Packs of 5, 10 or 20 keep a fresh one ready, and every order is covered by our 60-day money-back guarantee.
