Matatabi Ball

Name: Matatabi Ball
Brand: Neko Supply Co
SKU: CJJJCWMY00019-default
Price: 9.00 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

またたびmatatabimeans silvervine.

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The name

またたび matatabi means silvervine.

またたび matatabi is silvervine, a vine many cats adore, often even the ones who shrug at catnip. A very old Japanese cat pleasure.

Every word we use, explained

Why it exists

Some cats shrug at catnip. A lot of those same cats lose their composure entirely for silvervine.

This is a plain pressed ball of it. No plastic, no housing, nothing to charge. Your cat licks it, rubs its face on it, and bats it skidding across the floor. The scent is pressed inside, so it keeps for a good while.

Roll it out on its own, or set it near the Nadenade groomer as a second reason to visit the corner. It is a small thing. Your cat will not treat it like one.

How it works

Three steps, then it runs itself

Set it down

On the floor, or beside the corner groomer.

They find it

A lick, a cheek rub, then it is skidding across the room.

It keeps

The scent lives inside, so it lasts and lasts.

The numbers

Specifics, without the guesswork

What it is: A pressed ball of natural silvervine and cat-grass
Size: About 3 cm across
Weight: About 20 g
Material: Natural plant material, no plastic, no base
How cats use it: Lick, rub, and bat
Pairs with: Lovely alone, or beside the Nadenade groomer

Is this the right one?

✓A good fit for

Cats who love catnip, and cats who are unmoved by it
Anyone who wants a simple, plastic-free cat pleasure
Homes with a Nadenade groomer who want a second draw to the corner
Cats who like to lick and rub a scented ball

—Not for

The rare cat who ignores both catnip and silvervine
Anyone wanting a toy that moves on its own
Cats who would only chase a ball with a bell

Questions

The things people ask

What is matatabi?

またたび matatabi is silvervine, a plant many cats respond to, often even the ones who ignore catnip. It has been a Japanese cat favourite for centuries.

Is it the same ball as the one in the Nadenade groomer?

Same idea, a pressed silvervine ball. We have not yet confirmed it seats perfectly in the groomer cradle, so for now we call it a companion rather than an exact refill. Happy on the floor either way.

How do cats use it?

They lick it, rub their faces on it, and knock it around the room. The scent is pressed in, so it lasts.

Is it safe?

It is natural plant material, meant as a toy to lick and bat. As with any cat toy, keep an eye on your cat and take it away once it wears down small.

How long does delivery take?

Free US shipping, tracked, in 7 to 15 business days.

7 to 15 days, stated plainly.

We ship direct from our production partners rather than holding a warehouse. That keeps prices down and delivery slower. We would rather say so here than surprise you at checkout.

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