# DankNips 100% Natural Herbal Pet Treats Best CatNip and MataTabi in Australia and New Zealand > Sensory Sessions for Pet Enrichment and Bonding. Safe, Natural, and Effective. 100% natural ingredients, featuring catnip and silvervine/matatabi. We ship our treats across Australia and New Zealand! > Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.3, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.danknips.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Journal](https://www.danknips.com/journal): See our latest news, and sign up to our newsletter to be the first to hear any updates about new products, special offers, events, and more. - [New Products In Stock Now!](https://www.danknips.com/new-products-in-stock-now): Hello, there! Kris and Gratia, here. We are so excited to announce the launch of DankNips pet treats with 6 brand new products in stock now, comprising of two ranges in three different sizes: ~ The "Tinnie" is 1.5 grams, purr-fectly dosed for a divine sensory session~ Save 15% with the "Tinnie Set" which contains - [Watch our cats enjoying silvervine AKA MataTabi for the first time!](https://www.danknips.com/watch-our-cats-enjoying-silvervine-aka-matatabi-for-the-first-time): Benefits of silvervine and catnip for cats include: stimulating endorphins, repelling mosquitoes, and encouraging play/activity. DankNips 100% natural herbal pet treats provide research-backed, safe, and non-addictive environmental enrichment. Catnip is well known in western cultures but silvervine is less known. Also known as matatabi, silvervine is endemic to Asia where it has been renowned for ## Pages - [DankNips 100% Natural Herbal Pet Treats New Zealand](https://www.danknips.com/): DankNips herbal treats for cats feature USDA Certified Organic catnip and the more potent silvervine, also known as matatabi. We ship our treats across Aus/NZ! - [Research Articles](https://www.danknips.com/scientific-articles): Scientific research forms the basis of our claims and informs DankNips product development. See more about our natural ingredients and their proven benefits. - [About DankNips](https://www.danknips.com/about): Learn about DankNips. We also answer the most commonly asked questions about catnip and silvervine (also known as matatabi) to put pet guardians' minds at ease. - [Study 5: Active and Passive Responses to Catnip](https://www.danknips.com/scientific-articles/active-and-passive-responses): This study found there is no difference in response between adult males and females, and early neutering does not prevent a cat from enjoying catnip. - [Legal Disclosures](https://www.danknips.com/legal): See DankNips Ltd's legal policies and disclaimers including Privacy Policy, Terms of Trade, Return Policy, and other information. - [Quick Links](https://www.danknips.com/links): Quick links to the important stuff. Sign up to get 15% off your first order! We ship our 100% natural herbal cat treats across Australia and New Zealand. - [Sign Up and Save 15% On Your First Order](https://www.danknips.com/sign-up): Join our budding community and sign up to our newsletter to get 15% off your first order! We ship our 100% natural herbal pet treats across AU & NZ. - [Giving Back to Our Community](https://www.danknips.com/about/community): DankNips is committed to donating 5% of our annual net profits to SPCA New Zealand and Predator Free NZ Trust. Each purchase helps us support these causes. - [Our Name and Brand Identity](https://www.danknips.com/about/identity): Our name is a portmanteau of "dank" and "catnip"; Catnip being the plant renowned for making cats go nuts, and dank meaning 'exceptionally good quality'. - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.danknips.com/about/faq): Find answers the most frequently asked questions about catnip, silvervine, matatabi, seaweed, and DankNips 100% natural herbal pet treats in our FAQ section! - [Plant Profiles - DankNips Ingredients](https://www.danknips.com/plant-profiles): We carefully select the highest quality ingredients for our herbal pet treats. Each plant-based treat is designed for maximum safety and efficacy. - [Silvervine, also known as Matatabi](https://www.danknips.com/plant-profiles/silvervine-matatabi): Silvervine or matatabi (Actinidia polygama) is a plant endemic to Asia in the kiwi family. It releases natural chemicals that give cats a feeling of pleasure. - [Privacy Policy](https://www.danknips.com/legal/privacy-policy): DankNips is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals and is bound by the Privacy Principles set out in the Privacy Act 2020 New Zealand. - [Shipping Information](https://www.danknips.com/legal/shipping): We ship our pet treats across Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia through our carrier NZ Post. We will dispatch your goods within 24 hours of order confirmation. - [Seaweed (Ascophyllum nodosum)](https://www.danknips.com/plant-profiles/seaweed): Ascophyllum nodosum (knotted wrack, rockweed, or Norwegian kelp) is highly valued as a nutrient-dense dietary supplement. - [Catnip Plant Profile](https://www.danknips.com/plant-profiles/catnip): Nepeta cataria, commonly known as Catnip is thus named because of the renowned attraction cats have to the plant in its various forms. - [How to Serve DankNips Pet Treats to Your Cat](https://www.danknips.com/serve): Get inspiration and find out how to serve DankNips pet treats to your cat for best results. Serving suggestions include multiple locations and methods. - [Study 3: Cats Prefer Silvervine to Catnip for Self-Anointing](https://www.danknips.com/scientific-articles/cats-prefer-silvervine): Cats consistently rubbed and rolled with silver vine but often ignored nearby catnip, showing that cats respond far more reliably to silvervine than to catnip. - [Shop](https://www.danknips.com/shop): Buy our 100% natural herbal cat treats online. Organic catnip and silvervine/matatabi to indulge your cat's senses and provide enrichment. We ship across AU/NZ! - [Study 1: Responsiveness of Cats to Silvervine and Catnip](https://www.danknips.com/scientific-articles/responsiveness-of-cats): See how the research study 'Responsiveness of cats to silver vine, valerian and catnip' guides DankNips pet treats. Inspired by nature, backed by science. - [Study 2: The Characteristic Response of Domestic Cats](https://www.danknips.com/scientific-articles/the-characteristic-response): How does the response of cats to catnip and silvervine help them gain defence against mosquitoes? DankNips treats are inspired by nature and backed by science. - [Study 6: Seaweed as a Nutrient Supporting Oral Health in Cats](https://www.danknips.com/scientific-articles/study-6-seaweed-as-a-nutrient-supporting-oral-health): Discover how Ascophyllum nodosum seaweed naturally reduces plaque and tartar in cats. Learn how our herbal blends offer passive dental care for indoor felines. - [Study 4: Assessing the Safety and Suitability of Silvervine](https://www.danknips.com/scientific-articles/assessing-the-safety): A three-year study involving nearly 1,000 hours of monitoring proved that silver vine is exceptionally safe, with no evidence of addiction or withdrawal. - [Terms of Trade](https://www.danknips.com/legal/terms-of-trade): The following terms of trade govern the use of DankNips online service including shopping and participation in promotions run by DankNips Ltd. - [Refund and Returns Policy](https://www.danknips.com/legal/return-policy): See DankNips Ltd's refund and returns policy. We respect your rights under New Zealand's Fair Trading Act 1986 and are governed under this jurisdiction. - [Contact Us](https://www.danknips.com/contact-us): Do you have any questions or issues? Get in touch with us via email or the online web form and we'll respond to your enquiry as soon as we can. - [My Account](https://www.danknips.com/my-account): Log into your account to see your past orders, track current orders, favourite items, and save your details for ease of use. ## Products - [MataTabi](https://www.danknips.com/shop/matatabi): Our 100% natural MataTabi herbal treats for cats feature dried silvervine leaf with a sprinkling of seaweed, nothing else. - [CatNip](https://www.danknips.com/shop/catnip): Our CatNip herbal treats for cats contain USDA Certified Organic catnip with a sprinkling of seaweed, nothing else. Provide natural enrichment for your cat. ## Categories - [Updates](https://www.danknips.com/journal/updates) ## Product brands - [DankNips](https://www.danknips.com/brand/danknips): DankNips is a New Zealand-based business bringing 100% natural pet treats to Australasia. Hero ingredients catnip and matatabi AKA silvervine will delight your cat’s senses for ethical enrichment and bonding. ## Product categories - [MataTabi Herbal Treat for Cats](https://www.danknips.com/category/matatabi): DankNips MataTabi treats contain 100% natural silvervine, with a sprinkling of seaweed for additional benefits. Silvervine is also known as Matatabi in Japan, and the phenomenon where cats roll around in euphoria is called the ‘Matatabi Dance’. - [CatNip Herbal Treat for Cats](https://www.danknips.com/category/catnip): DankNips signature 100% natural CatNip herbal treat contains USDA Certified Organic catnip (Nepeta cataria), and just a sprinkling of seaweed for additional nutritional and dental benefits. - [Herbal Treats](https://www.danknips.com/category/herbal-treats)