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Mint Silvervine Dental Sticks

(matatabi)

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Her Teeth Are Rotting Right Now And You Can't See It

Over 70% of indoor cats have dental disease by age three. Brushing barely reaches it. Dental treats crumble before they touch the back molars. The actual problem — tartar building under the gum line — keeps going.

Solid matatabi vine is the closest thing to natural fibrous chew for an indoor cat. 20–30 minutes of real jaw-working chewing per session. Bark splitting under her back molars. The mechanical work indoor life took away.

  • Slows tartar buildup between vet cleanings
  • 20–30 minutes of sustained back-molar chewing
  • Solid Actinidia polygama vine — no sisal, no glued-on fruit
  • Cat-safe spearmint infusion — no essential oils
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Warranty 30-DAY Warranty
30 Days. Full Refund.

Try it for 30 days. If she isn't obsessed, her breath hasn't improved, and the cord-chewing hasn't stopped — keep the sticks (donate them to a shelter) and we'll refund every cent. No returns required.

Why hasn't catnip worked for her?

30–50% of cats are genetically immune to catnip. Matatabi is different — it contains two active compounds (actinidine + nepetalactol) that reach cats catnip can't. Even cats that ignore catnip almost universally respond.

Will my picky cat actually like this?

Most cats grab the stick within seconds of first sniff. The mint coating activates the response immediately. If yours is the rare exception, we refund you — no returns needed.

How fast until her breath improves?

Most owners notice the change within 10–14 days of consistent use (3–5 sessions per week). The mint freshens immediately as she chews; the underlying plaque removal happens over weeks as the fibrous bark scrubs her teeth.

What's Inside

Matatabi (Actinidia polygama) — solid Japanese silvervine wood, the active part Japanese cat owners have used for over 1,000 years

Cat-safe spearmint — gently rolled into the wood for fresh-breath benefits as she chews. Not essential oil. Not synthetic.

Actinidine + nepetalactol — the two natural compounds that trigger 20–30 minute chewing sessions, even in catnip-immune cats

That's it — no sisal rope, no glued-on gall fruit, no dyes, no preservatives

Shipping & Returns

Free tracked shipping on every order, no minimums.

Orders ship within 24 hours. US delivery takes 5–10 business days; international 10–20 days.

30-day refund: if your cat isn't obsessed, email support@pawrey.com and we'll refund — no returns required.

From Real Customers

Over 4,600 Verified Reviews

Rated 4.9 out of 5

James K.

Oliver ignores every toy. He picked up the matatabi stick and didn't let go for 45 minutes. I've never seen him like that.

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Marcus T.

My cat has never cared about catnip. Ever. This stick got an immediate, intense reaction. And his breath got noticeably better in week two.

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Danielle P.

Three cats. All three were chewing within seconds. The picky one carried hers to bed. I've reordered twice already.

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Emily C.

I was replacing chargers every month. Three weeks of these and she's completely lost interest in them. It just works.

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Rachel T.

Two cats absorbed for 20+ minutes each. No screaming, no climbing on the laptop. I almost cried at the silence.

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It Wasn't You

You Weren't Failing. The Tools Were.

Brushing your cat's teeth two or three times a week is roughly like a human brushing twice a month and never seeing a dentist. It doesn't reach under the gum line. Dental treats crumble in two bites and never touch the back molars. You've been working hard on the wrong part of her mouth.

What outdoor cats have that indoor cats lost is mechanical chewing — jaw working sideways against fibrous material, every day. That's what scrapes the back teeth. Solid matatabi vine is the closest thing to that motion an indoor cat can get. 20+ minutes per session. Bark in soft fibers. Real grinding work.

Vet-Reviewed Slows Tartar Buildup 100% Plant-Based
How It Works

One Stick. The Missing Motion.

Step 1 — She locks in. The matatabi compounds (actinidine + nepetalactol) trigger an immediate chewing response — even in cats that ignore catnip. Front paws grip. Jaw engages. She's working.

Step 2 — The back molars get used. The fibrous bark splits into thin strands under sideways jaw pressure — the exact motion her teeth were built for and indoor life took away. Tartar buildup slows. The mint coating activates as she chews.

Step 3 — Less work for the next vet visit. 20–30 minutes of mechanical grinding per session, multiple sessions a week. The yellow-brown line at her gums gets a chance to stop growing. The next cleaning gets cheaper, not catastrophic.

The result: Slower tartar, fresher breath, and a mouth doing what indoor life forgot to ask of it.

Real People, Real Results

Based on 4,600+ Reviews

★★★★★

vet quote dropped by $400

Cleaning last year was $820. This year it was $410 — vet said her buildup was way less than usual.

Megan H.
★★★★★

her breath actually doesn't smell now

By day 10 I noticed it was gone. She still doesn't believe me when I say it.

Rachel D.
★★★★★

finally something that's not theater

I was wrestling her with a toothbrush twice a week for nothing. This actually works on the back teeth.

Karen P.
★★★★★

the yellow line is fading

I check her back molars every Sunday. Two months in, the line at her gum is visibly lighter. Not gone — lighter.

Lisa M.
★★★★★

husband called it a scam, then bought 3 more

One session in, he was online ordering the big pack himself. Hilarious.

Stephanie K.
★★★★★

chews for 25+ minutes straight

I timed it. Nothing else she's ever had has held her attention that long. The bark fibers are everywhere afterward.

Jennifer L.
★★★★★

vet asked what changed

Six months later her teeth looked dramatically better. The vet wanted to know what we did.

Diana R.
★★★★★

cancelled the dental treats

Realized those were basically cereal. Switched to these and saved money too.

Patricia W.
70%
Of indoor cats show signs of dental disease by age 3 1
9 in 10
Customers said their cat took to the sticks within the first session
4.9★
Average rating across 4,600+ verified reviews

1 American Veterinary Dental Society. Customer figures based on Pawrey post-purchase survey responses.

The Difference

Feature
Pawrey Mint + Matatabi
Sisal-Wrapped Sticks
Sustains 20–30 min of mechanical chewing
Reaches back molars (not just front teeth)
Solid matatabi vine — no rope, no fillers
Cat-safe spearmint for breath, no essential oils
30-day full refund (no returns required)

What's In Every Stick

Matatabi

Matatabi Wood

Solid Actinidia polygama — the Japanese silvervine vine. The same plant cat owners in Japan have given their cats for over 1,000 years.

Core
Spearmint

Cat-Safe Spearmint

Lightly rolled into each stick for fresh-breath benefits as she chews. Not essential oil. Not concentrated peppermint. Just real plant material.

Active
Actinidine

Actinidine

Naturally present in matatabi. One of two active compounds responsible for the deep, sustained chewing response — including in catnip-immune cats.

Compound
Nepetalactol

Nepetalactol

The second active compound. Activates a different neural pathway than catnip's nepetalactone — which is why matatabi reaches cats catnip can't.

Compound

Still Have Questions?

Will this actually slow tartar buildup?

The mechanism is mechanical chewing on fibrous bark — the same motion outdoor cats get from tough prey and indoor cats lost. Sustained 20–30 minute sessions, multiple times a week, give the back molars real grinding work. It doesn't replace a professional cleaning when one is needed. It helps slow the buildup between cleanings.

What if it doesn't work for me?

Email support@pawrey.com within 30 days and we'll refund every cent. No returns required — keep the sticks or donate them to a local shelter. We'd rather keep your trust than your money.

How is this different from dental treats?

Most dental treats crumble in two bites and your cat swallows them like cereal. They never reach the back molars where the actual disease lives. Matatabi sticks are solid fibrous vine — they require sustained sideways chewing, which is the motion that actually scrapes tartar.

How fast does shipping arrive?

Orders ship within 24 hours. US delivery is 5–10 business days with tracking included. International is 10–20 days depending on destination.

Is the mint actually safe for cats?

Yes — we use cat-safe spearmint (not peppermint or essential oil concentrate, which can be too strong). It's lightly infused into the matatabi so the aroma stays gentle. No toxic compounds, no synthetic flavoring, no essential oils.

How often should I give her one?

3–5 sessions per week is ideal for dental benefits — that's enough mechanical work on the back molars to slow tartar buildup. Daily is fine. Each stick lasts 3–5 sessions. The 5-box pack (30 sticks) lasts most cats around 3 months.

My cat ignores catnip — will this work?

Yes — and this is actually the best reason to try it. 30–50% of cats are genetically immune to catnip's nepetalactone. Matatabi contains different compounds (actinidine + nepetalactol) that activate through different neural pathways. Cats that ignore catnip almost universally respond to matatabi.