Collection: Mad Cat Catnip Cat Toys

Yes. Silvervine is a natural, non-toxic plant that many cats respond to in the same way as catnip. It is not addictive and cats self-regulate their exposure.

Very likely. Mad Cat toys use a catnip and silvervine blend, and a large share of cats that ignore catnip do respond to silvervine.

Wand toys like the Safari Squeak Wand or Rainbow Chaser are ideal for kittens because you control the movement and they encourage chasing and pouncing. Smaller filled toys are good for solo play.

Plush Mad Cat toys can be spot cleaned with a damp cloth. Avoid soaking them, as this washes out the catnip and silvervine filling.

Kicker toys like the Big Burrito and Big Bacon are long and body-sized, so a cat can grab them with the front paws and rabbit-kick with the back legs. Smaller filled toys are for batting, carrying and chasing.

Yes. Most kittens start responding to catnip and silvervine at around six months, but the plush textures, crinkle and wand movement keep younger kittens engaged before that.

Catnip and silvervine lose strength over months as the oils dry out. Storing toys in a sealed bag or container between play sessions helps them last longer.

No. Wand toys have strings and ribbons that can be chewed or swallowed, so put them away after each play session and only use them when you are playing with your cat.

The light-up feature uses small built-in cell batteries. The toy still works as a normal wand teaser once the light fades.

Both are normal responses. Some cats become energetic and playful, others roll, rub and relax. The effect usually lasts 10 to 15 minutes before the cat loses interest for an hour or so.