DankNips 100% Natural Herbal Pet Treats

New Zealand’s Silvervine Specialists

DankNips MataTabi herbal treat for cats contains dried silvervine (Actinidia polygama) 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 and seaweed. At DankNips we select the finest ingredients to create herbal pet treats that are research-backed; safe, natural, and effective.

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DankNips MataTabi Tinnie 1.5g herbal treat for cats contains dried silvervine leaf with a sprinkling of seaweed

“This study suggests that silvervine is a particularly reliable stimulus for inducing cats’ self-anointing behaviour.”

— Professor Masao Miyazaki PhD.
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Domestic black and white cat with silvervine leaf on their fur

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 responsible for the euphoric effect, and catnip has only one compound. Studies have also shown that cats prefer silvervine to catnip when given the choice.

The Matatabi Dance

Used for centuries in Asia where it is endemic, silvervine, also known as matatabi, 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 insect-repellent on their fur because the chemical that attracts cats is the same chemical the plant evolved as a defence against insects.

Silvervine/Matatabi Plant Profile

We ship our treats across Australia and New Zealand!

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Organic Catnip (Nepeta cataria) Herbal Treats

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Catnip Plant Profile

♡ DankNips donates 5% of net profits to causes we support: SPCA New Zealand and Predator Free NZ Trust.

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Safe, Evidence-Based Enjoyment AND Enrichment

Nothing about DankNips is random! We base our claims and product development on measurable evidence from peer-reviewed scientific studies. Each herbal treat is designed for maximum efficacy and safety while ensuring the ingredients are 100% natural and proven to be beneficial for cats.