Dried Silvervine Leaves (Matatabi) for Cats

Dried silvervine leaves for gentle, scent-led enrichment.

Each Sprig & Whisker pack contains naturally dried silvervine leaves, offering a softer, loose-form way for cats to explore the scent through sniffing, rubbing, rolling and play.

Silvervine, also known as matatabi, is a naturally aromatic climbing plant used as olfactory enrichment for cats.

Research suggests that around 80% of cats respond to silvervine in at least one form. Reactions can range from quiet scent exploration to energetic rolling, rubbing and zoomies.

What you might notice

• Sniffing and scent exploration
• Face rubbing and rolling
• Pawing and playful interaction
• Licking
• Chasing or sudden zoomies
• A calmer, more settled period afterwards

Responses can range from subtle curiosity to very energetic play. Every cat explores differently.

Why our leaves are different

• 100% pure silvervine leaves
• Naturally dried
• No blends, fillers or added fragrance
• Loose form for sprinkling onto toys, scratchers and play surfaces
• A gentler, scent-led way to explore silvervine

Leaves are especially suited to cats that enjoy scent exploration, rubbing and rolling rather than holding or chewing a solid form.

Product details

• 28 g per pack
• 100% silvervine (Actinidia polygama)
• Naturally dried
• No catnip
• No added fragrance

How to use

Sprinkle a small pinch onto a scratcher, play mat, fabric toy or other suitable surface.

Let your cat sniff, rub, roll, paw, lick or play at their own pace.

As a general guide, offer 1–2 times per week. Some cats may enjoy it 3–4 times weekly, while others need longer breaks.

Every cat has a different reset time. Use your cat’s continued interest to find the rhythm that works best for them.

After each session, store the leaves sealed and somewhere your cat can’t reach them. This helps preserve the natural scent and prevents unsupervised access between sessions.

Good to know

Around 1 in 5 cats may show little or no interest in silvervine, and that is completely normal — compared with around 1 in 3 cats that may not respond to catnip.

A cat that shows little interest in leaves may still respond differently to other silvervine forms such as sticks, gall fruit or fruit powder.

For supervised enrichment use only. Not intended as food. Small amounts may occasionally be swallowed during normal licking or play.

Leaf care & storage

Keep sealed in a cool, dry place, away from prolonged exposure to air, heat and direct sunlight.

Reseal promptly after each use to help preserve the natural scent.