Catstages Tons of Tails review: a safe swap for cord chewers

The Catstages Tons of Tails is our pick for cord chewers: a light ball of rope, ribbon, and cotton streamers wound around a catnip core, at around ₱282. If your cat keeps going after charger cables and shoelaces, this is the legitimate version of that.

Why does the mix of textures matter?

Most cat toys give you one surface. This gives three, and each one does a different job on the teeth. Rope fibers act like floss between teeth. Ribbon is smooth and slippery, which is what a cat that likes cords is actually after. Cotton streamers are soft enough for gums.

Wrapping all three around a catnip center is what keeps a cat coming back. The scent sits in the middle of the ball rather than on the surface, so it lasts through play instead of wearing off in the first week.

The whole thing is deliberately light and floppy, roughly the size of a small fist. A cat can carry it in its mouth, fling it down a hallway, and chase it, which is a lot more interesting than a heavy toy that just sits.

Is it a safe redirect for a cord chewer?

Mostly, and this is the honest part. A cat that chews charger cables is risking a burn or a shock, so redirecting the habit onto something stringy is genuinely worth doing, and a toy built from rope and ribbon is exactly the right substitute.

But rope toys carry their own risk: swallowed string can cause a gut blockage, which is a surgery, not a wait-and-see. So treat this as a supervised toy. Play with your cat, put it away in a drawer afterward, and retire it once strands start pulling loose. That routine also keeps the catnip scent alive for longer.

Is it worth it?

Around ₱282 as of August 23, 2026. Check the latest price on Shopee. That is mid-range for a cat toy, and you are paying for a US brand with the three-texture build rather than a generic ball of string. It also ships from the Outward Hound store, which is the brand’s own listing on Shopee PH, so you are not gambling on a lookalike.

Weigh it against what it replaces: one chewed-through laptop charger costs several times this.

Who should buy it

Buy this if your cat goes after cords, shoelaces, or hair ties, or if you want a chew toy with more texture than a plain mesh mouse. It suits cats that carry and chew rather than shred. Skip it if you cannot supervise play, because loose string is not a toy to leave out. See how it ranks in our best cat toys in the Philippines roundup, or read our cat toy buying guide.

Alternatives to consider

Want the dental angle with no loose strands at all? The Petstages Catnip Chew Mice use a sealed mesh body instead of tails. Want the strongest catnip hit of the lot? The GiGwi Catnip Johnny Stick is a solid compressed-catnip bar. More on the Pet Supplies page.