Matatabi sticks that help cats relax. The sticks will allow the cat to be less stressed. Sold in packs of 10. Features and benefits: Matatabi is a plant that belongs to the same family as the kiwi tree and grows in Asia, particularly in China and Japan. The small dried branches of this plant have a very special effect on cats. They contain a substance that cats love and that helps them relax. Matatabi contains actinicin and matatabi lactone. These are alkaloids that influence nerve stimulation in the brains of felids. It is often found that cats who relax are less interested in matatabi sticks than cats who are stressed. Cats that are restless, frustrated and listless can benefit from the benefits of matatabi. The Matatabi helps to distract and calm cats in difficult situations such as during a trip, when moving house, after the arrival of a child, during boarding or a visit to the veterinarian. Excessive stimulation can be expressed in different ways in cats: Aggressiveness, Destructive instinct (scratching on furniture), Excessive meowing, Excessive licking or pulling of hair (which increases the risk of hairball formation). Application You can give a stick of matatabi (food supplement for animals) as a toy. Cats have fun with the stick, chew it or shred it. Many cats will roll and rub where the stick or stick remains were. After playing, your pet is calmer, his pupils retract, and he often ends up grooming and sleeping. If the outer bark of the rod is removed, the effect is even more intense. Dosage: Do not give more than two to three times a week, otherwise habituation may occur and the sticks become less interesting. Take the stick back as soon as your cat has finished playing. In case of combination with medication, consult your veterinarian first. If any problems arise, stop giving the stick and consult your veterinarian. Side effects There are no harmful side effects. Some cats may react extremely to the sticks. Indeed, some owners have reported that their cat seems to be "lifted" with pleasure and some cats even start drooling (slightly). These reactions are not abnormal.