Petstages Catnip Chew Mice review: best dental cat toy

The Petstages Catnip Chew Mice are our Best Dental Toy: a 2-pack of catnip-filled mice wrapped in open mesh that scrubs soft tartar while your cat chews, at around ₱282.

How does a toy clean teeth?

The trick is the body. Instead of smooth plush, each mouse is covered in a coarse open mesh net. When a cat bites down and drags it across the teeth, that netting works like a very soft brush: it lifts soft tartar off the tooth surface and massages the gum line at the same time.

Set expectations honestly. This is not a substitute for brushing or a vet cleaning, and it will do nothing to hardened tartar that is already there. What it does is give a cat a reason to chew something abrasive every day, which slows new build-up. For most Pinoy cat owners who realistically are not going to brush a cat’s teeth daily, that is the practical win.

Will a cat actually bother with it?

This is where the catnip filling does the work. The mice are light, small, and shaped like prey, so cats kick them with the back legs, bat them under the sofa, and carry them around. The catnip inside is what turns a chew toy into something a cat picks up on its own.

The two limits are worth knowing before you buy. The catnip cannot be topped up, so the scent fades over the toy’s life. And mesh over fabric is not built for a cat that shreds rather than chews, so this is a supervised toy for a heavy chewer.

Is it worth it?

Around ₱282 as of August 23, 2026. Check the latest price on Shopee. You get two mice, so it works out around ₱141 each, which is fair for a branded dental toy. Keep the second one sealed in a plastic bag: when the first mouse goes flat, you swap in a fresh-smelling replacement instead of buying again.

It also ships from the Outward Hound store, the company behind Petstages. On Shopee, where lookalike pet toys are everywhere, buying the dental toy from the brand’s own listing is worth something.

Who should buy it

Buy this if you want a daily dental habit for a cat that will never tolerate a toothbrush, or if you simply want a small kick toy that earns its keep. It suits gentle-to-moderate chewers best. Skip it if your cat guts fabric toys in one session. See how it ranks in our best cat toys in the Philippines roundup, or read our cat toy buying guide for what to look for in a chew toy.

Alternatives to consider

Want more chewing texture and a bigger catnip core? The Catstages Tons of Tails wraps rope, ribbon, and cotton around a catnip center. After catnip without the dental angle? The GiGwi Catnip Johnny Stick is a solid compressed-catnip bar. More on the Pet Supplies page.