Description: 10 x Silvervine Sticks (Actinidia polygama) 10 pc - Activity Cat Chew Teeth clean stick Use a vegetable peeler and scrape off a bit of the outer bark to get it smelling fragrant for kitty.__________________❔ WHAT IS SILVERVINE? Silvervine (Actinidia polygama) is a deciduous climbing vine grown in the high mountainous regions of eastern Asia. It produces clusters of fragrant, creamy white flowers which bloom in the summer and bears a fruit similar to kiwi. Silvervine gets its name from its long, dark green 6 inch leaves with silver tips. __________________❔ HOW WILL SILVERVINE AFFECT MY CAT? Silvervine is known to elicit euphoric responses in most cats. Some cats but not all will become very active and frolic around behaving like kittens, where others may relax into silly positions as if in a dream like state. These effects usually last between 5 and 30 minutes. Typical behaviors may include rolling, chin and cheek rubbing, meowing, drooling and licking. All cats can use silvervine however, similar to catnip, each cat will have a different range of reactions some might not react. Kittens (less than 8 months old) and pregnant females may not have any reaction to silvervine. Like catnip, silvervine is a non addictive, non toxic plant that can benefit feline health by relieving stress and anxiety. Cats chewing on silvervine sticks is said to also improve dental health, as your cat nibbles it can help exfoliate plaque from their teeth. To get your silvervine smelling it's best use a potatoe peeler to peel off a bit of the outer bark to get it smelling fragrant.__________________STIMULATING PLAYTIME IS IMPORTANT FOR FOR CATS Playing with your cats is an important part of maintaining their health and your bond with them. Luckily, they love to play! Providing opportunities for solo play is particularly important for indoor cats, especially if they spend much of the day alone. Kittens and adult cats are both stimulated by the same sort of games, though kittens don't require a great deal of encouragement to get started. Cat play is almost entirely about simulating behaviour associated with hunting. Cats have a strong instinctual desire to stalk and catch prey so you'll find you have the most success if you can mimic the actions of something they are likely to hunt.__________________❔ What size: 11cm approximately long❔Packaging: Resealable bag to keep freshness locked __________________ 📸 Remember to follow and tag us in your cat photos with our toys on facebook or Instagram @tigatoys __________________ ⚠️ SAFETY WARNING - Silvervine cat chew sticks They are designed only for human supervised interaction with your cat, to encourage cats to play and exercise. All the interactive toys and silvervine sticks should be put away, when the play sessions are over. They should never be left with your cat to chew or destroy. Keep toys and treats stored safe out of reach from where your cat could access them. Keep them in a drawer, cabinet, or other secure place and bring them out only for interactive play sessions, controlled by you. Reasonable care should be given with any cat toy that has a cat herb stimulant like cat nip, silvervine or valerian root. Do not exceed 1 stick per day Not suitable for children or human consumption. __________________🚚 We will ship internationally, however we cannot ship cat nip or silvervine to Australia or New Zealand because of restrictions on the import of dried plant materials__________________ 👍 Check out reviews and our 'other items' for more TIGA Cat Toys. You can also find us on social media:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TIGAtoysshop/ Instagram @tigatoys www.instagram.com/tigatoys/ __________________Research into responsiveness of cats (Felidae) to silvervine (Actinidia polygama) https://bmcvetres.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12917-017-0987-6
Price: 2.75 GBP
Location: Woking
End Time: 2024-12-18T16:34:33.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5.37 GBP
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Brand: Tiga Toys
Type: Silvervine
MPN: B01CBHTLYK