DankNips 100% Natural Herbal Pet Treats
New Zealand’s Silvervine Specialists
DankNips MataTabi features dried silvervine leaf for superior feline sensory delight.
We’re on a mission to enrich the lives of cats across Australia and New Zealand with the benefits of plants. At DankNips we select the finest ingredients to create herbal treats that are research-backed; safe, natural, and effective.
— Professor Masao Miyazaki PhD.“This study suggests that silvervine is a particularly reliable stimulus for inducing cats’ self-anointing behaviour.”
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Silvervine is called “matatabi” in Japanese (またたび or マタタビ)
Catnip vs Silvervine
Is Silvervine Better Than Catnip?
Yes! Silvervine is more potent than catnip because it has two active compounds, and catnip has only one compound responsible for the euphoric effect. Studies have also proven that cats prefer silvervine to catnip when given the choice.
The Matatabi Dance
Used for centuries in Asia where it is endemic, silvervine is renowned for making cats roll over repeatedly and wiggle with delight, dubbed the “matatabi dance.” Matatabi means “to travel again” in Japanese.
Self-Anointing Proven Beneficial
Cats don’t only rub against the dried matatabi leaves for pleasure; it also functions as a natural mosquito-repellent on their fur because the chemical that attracts cats is the same chemical the plant evolved as a defence against insects.
USDA Certified
Organic Catnip
We ship our treats across Australia and New Zealand!
Safe, Evidence-Based Enjoyment & Enrichment
Nothing about DankNips is random! We base our claims and product development on peer-reviewed scientific research. Each herbal treat is designed for maximum efficacy and safety while ensuring the ingredients are 100% natural and proven to be beneficial for cats.
DankNips donates 5% of net profits to causes we support. ♡
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