{"product_id":"hand-felted-catnip-sardines-eco-friendly-cat-toy-natural-wool-catnip","title":"Hand-Felted Catnip Sardines (Set of 4) – Natural Wool Cat Toys","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour little sardines, needle-felted by hand from merino wool\u003c\/strong\u003e and filled with catnip, valerian or no herbs. Light enough to bat across the floor, soft enough to carry around proudly. Each one takes a long time to felt, so every sardine is slightly unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy cats love them\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJust the right size for carrying, batting and pouncing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft wool is gentle on paws and quiet on floors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotate them: keep two out and two stored, and swap every few days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMade by hand in our studio\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eI needle-felt every sardine myself, which is slow, careful work. The merino wool comes from a supplier who confirms it is mulesing-free and coloured with AZO-free dyes. Wool naturally gets a little fuzzy with play, which is completely normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoose the filling: catnip, valerian or no herbs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery option is the same price. \u003cstrong\u003eCatnip\u003c\/strong\u003e is the classic. About one in three cats doesn't react to it, and many of those cats love \u003cstrong\u003evalerian\u003c\/strong\u003e instead. \u003cstrong\u003eNo herbs\u003c\/strong\u003e means natural wool only, which is lovely for kittens, cats that get over-excited, or cats that simply love the smell of real wool.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCatnip versions ship from stock. Valerian and no-herb versions are made to order, so please allow up to 5 working days before dispatch. \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/fox-hollow-journal\/what-does-catnip-do-to-cats\"\u003eNot sure which to choose? Read our guide to catnip, matatabi and valerian.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 felted sardines\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 10 cm each\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMerino wool; filling of catnip, valerian or no herbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReusable tin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKittens (with supervision) and adult cats\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and safety\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways supervise play and check the toy regularly. Remove it if it becomes damaged or loose. No cat toy is indestructible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpot-clean with a little cold water and air-dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore in the tin between play sessions to keep the scent fresh.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy are felted toys more expensive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeedle felting is done by hand with a barbed needle, stab by stab. A set of sardines takes hours to make.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill my cat destroy them?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFelted wool is dense and durable, but every cat plays differently. Check the toys regularly and remove any that come apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I refresh the scent?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Store them in the tin with a pinch of dried catnip or valerian for a day or two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct safety information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eManufacturer: Calico \u0026amp; Clover, Amy Louise Berchner, Rudolf-Ziersch-Str. 14, 42287 Wuppertal, Germany. Contact: hello@calicoclover.com. Pet product, not a toy for children. 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