Cats
Catnip Toys
Pounce, chase, play.
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.
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Little essentials. Lots of love.
Rosewood Naturals Willow & Catnip Marbles Ball
- Material
- Willow with 100% natural catnip
- Brand
- Rosewood Pet Products
£4.50
Rosewood Natural Catnip Sticks
100% natural catnip sticks for cats, for gnawing and chewing play
£3.50
4 items together
Catnip Lover's Pack Cat Toy Set
Included
- 1 × Sharples N Grant Natural Sup R Catnip
- 1 × Rosewood Naturals Catnip Ball
- 1 × Ruff 'N' Tumble Catnip Mice 4 Piece
- 1 × Johnson's Catnip Spray
£12.49 for the set
Save £1.24 vs buying separately
Rosewood Cupid & Comet Marie Mouse Catnip Wand Cat Toy
A single Marie mouse toy for cats, from the Christmas range
£5.00
A little guidance
Choosing catnip toys
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.
From the Knowledge Hub
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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