We recommend serving DankNips on a flat surface that they can not fall from, such as your clean floor. Your cat might want to roll around on the treat to stimulate their scent glands so it’s important this is done in a safe space.

Your cat will roll in it and some of the treat will get caught in their coat as they play which will delight them to groom later. As they groom themselves they’ll gradually consume minuscule amounts of the treat further enhancing their sensory experience.

Most cats will be intrigued, then they’ll rub their face on it and roll over, called the “matatabi dance“.

After their nervous system has returned to baseline they can become “reactivated” by the plant again. Once exposed to light and air the herb will lose its potency and your cats will lose interest in it. Serve up to three times a week, always allowing for a day off in between sessions to keep them exciting.

Leave the treat out for at least 10 minutes, but if you want them to experience multiple sessions you can leave it with them longer. Several hours up to a day allows them to enjoy several sessions at their discretion.

DankNips MataTabi Tinnie ripped open with the dried silvervine leaf in a neat pile

At Danknips, we craft herbal cat treats that blend nature’s best with your cat’s health and happiness.

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Domestic black and white cat with silvervine leaf on their fur
Black cat rubbing its head against DankNips CatNip "Quater O"
White cat getting a chin scratch with sunlight and shadpws