Catnip Toys
Catnip is a harmless herb that sends about two-thirds of cats into a few minutes of blissful rolling, rubbing and play. A good catnip toy bottles that joy — and the refillable ones keep working long after the scent fades.
Owl Catnip Cat Toy with Silvervine Sticks
An owl-shaped catnip toy mounted on natural silvervine chew sticks.
Catnip Plush Mouse Cat Toy with Feather Tail
A small plush mouse toy with a fluttering feather tail and catnip filling, made for self-play. Bite-resistant and light enough to bat, chase and pounce on, keeping cats entertained and active on their own.
Jute Fish Cat Toy with Catnip
A fish-shaped cat toy in textured woven jute, sized to bat, kick and wrestle. The natural fibre and catnip filling trigger your cat's hunting and pouncing instincts for active solo play.
Giant Catnip Cotton Swab Cat Kicker Toys
A set of oversized cotton-swab cat toys with catnip-infused, teething-friendly handles. Cats love to bite, kick and wrestle them, giving great exercise and boredom relief while the soft tips help soothe gums.
Faux Rabbit Fur Catnip Ball Cat Toy
Soft, fluffy faux rabbit-fur balls filled with catnip to spark satisfying solo play, pouncing and chasing. Lightweight and washable, they are perfect for keeping indoor cats active and entertained.
Catnip & Silvervine Fishbone Dental Chew
A fishbone-shaped chew combining moulded catnip ends with natural silvervine sticks. The raised texture helps clean teeth while the catnip and matatabi keep cats happily occupied during solo play.
Silvervine Feather Tumbler Cat Toy
A wobbling silvervine tumbler topped with a feather plume that springs back for solo batting and pouncing.
Silvervine and Loofah Cat Dental Chew Toy
A natural silvervine (matatabi) and loofah chew toy that attracts cats with its scent while helping clean teeth and soothe gums. Sturdy and bite-resistant to keep cats happily entertained.
Cat Toy Variety Set with Fish, Carrot, Silvervine & Mouse
A playful bundle of cat toys including a crinkle fish plush, silvervine chew stick, woven sisal carrot, a mouse in a spring cage and a matatabi catnip ball. Mixes pouncing, chewing and batting to beat boredom.
How catnip works (and why some cats ignore it)
The active compound, nepetalactone, binds to receptors in a cat’s nose and triggers a brief euphoric response — rolling, cheek-rubbing and playful kicking. It’s entirely safe and non-addictive, and the effect wears off in around ten minutes, after which cats are immune for an hour or so.
Sensitivity is inherited, so roughly a third of cats feel nothing — and kittens under about three months usually don’t respond at all. If yours is in the unmoved minority, try a silvervine toy instead, which works on many catnip-immune cats.
Getting the most from a catnip toy
Catnip loses its punch as the oils evaporate, so store toys in a sealed tub between play sessions and choose refillable kicker toys you can top up. A “kicker” — a long, stuffed toy — lets a cat grab with the front paws and rabbit-kick with the back, which is the natural hunting-kill motion they love.
Use catnip toys to make exercise appealing for lazy or overweight indoor cats, or to draw a nervous cat out of its shell.
Everything here is chosen to be genuinely useful in everyday life with your pet — quality-checked, fairly priced and shipped tracked across the UK. For any health concern, your vet is always the best first port of call.
Common questions
Is catnip safe for cats?
Yes — it’s non-toxic and non-addictive. Cats self-regulate and simply lose interest after a few minutes; the worst a greedy cat might get from eating a lot is a mildly upset tummy.
Why doesn’t my cat react to catnip?
Sensitivity is genetic — around a third of cats don’t respond, and kittens under about three months rarely do. Try a silvervine toy, which works on many cats that are immune to catnip.
How do I refresh a catnip toy that’s lost its smell?
Store it sealed in a tub when not in use, give it a scrunch to release fresh oils, or choose a refillable toy and top it up with loose dried catnip.
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