The Croissant is the first natural catnip toy designed for cats. It is hand-stitched in France, made from premium reinforced cotton, free from harmful substances, and filled with a proprietary blend of long-lasting catnip herbs.
Premium Reinforced Cotton (OEKO-TEX Standard 100)
Meticulously designed with reinforced premium cotton certified OEKO-TEX Standard 100 to withstand real play without harmful substances. So it doesn't fall apart after three sessions like other cat toys.
Triple Herb Blend
Filled with three whole-herb blends – organic catnip Nepeta cataria, Silvervine, Valerian – to trigger immediate, long-lasting response in cats that a single-herb toy cannot.
Hand-Stitched Sustainably in France
Stitched using haute-couture savoir faire to create a durable, long-lasting, and healthy product. No pesticides, synthetic additives, or diluted filler. Just pure, natural materials to cat wellness.
How it compares
More potent, healthier and longer lasting
Most catnip toys are made cheaply and sold cheaply — and cats lose interest in days. Here's how The Croissant compares on what actually matters.
| Feature |  | Other Catnip Toys |
|---|---|---|
| Herb Blend | 3 whole-herb blends, 2 chemical pathways | Single herb — unresponsive for 1 in 3 cats |
| Herb Quality | Catnip, silvervine, valerian – all cat-safe and pesticide-free | Often diluted or synthetic-treated |
| Herb Quantity | Minimum 20g | Less than 4g |
| Fabric | Premium reinforced cotton certified OEKO-TEX Standard 100 | Polyester, plastic, synthetic dyes |
| Construction | Hand-stitched, reinforced seams | Machine-sewn, thin seams |
| Potency Duration | Months — complementary compounds | Days to weeks, fades quickly |
| Origin | France | Mass-produced, undisclosed origin |
| Cat-safe | No plastic, no dyes, no small parts | Varies; often plastic components |
Frequently asked
Questions about Ponoto
What is The Croissant by Ponoto?
The Croissant is a hand-stitched cat toy made in France by Ponoto, shaped like a French croissant. It is made from premium reinforced cotton certified OEKO-TEX Standard 100 and filled with a blend of three whole-herb blends: Nepeta cataria (catnip), silvervine and valerian root. It contains no synthetic dyes, no plastic parts, and no pesticide-treated materials.
What herbs are used in The Croissant?
The Croissant contains a blend of three whole-herb blends: Nepeta cataria (traditional catnip), silvervine (Actinidia polygama) and valerian root (Valeriana officinalis). All three are pesticide-free, free from synthetic additives, and sourced for potency. Catnip acts via nepetalactone; silvervine and valerian act via actinidine — a separate compound that reaches cats unresponsive to catnip.
Where is The Croissant made?
The Croissant is handmade in France in small batches. Each toy is individually hand-stitched — not mass-produced. The cotton and catnip are ethically sourced from providers that are pesticide-free and free from synthetic additives.
Where do you source your raw materials?
All our components are sourced from European suppliers that are pesticide-free and free from synthetic additives. We source our catnip from suppliers that are certified organic. We source our cotton from manufacturers based in France, Belgium and neighboring European countries. Fabrics are OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified, which means they are free from harmful substances for humans and cats.
Is it safe for cats?
Yes. All our cotton fabric are OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified, which means they are free from harmful susbtances for humans and cats. There are no synthetic dyes, no plastic components, and no small detachable parts. Catnip is organic, cat-safe and non-toxic — it produces a temporary, harmless euphoric response and has no long-term health effects.
How long does it last?
Most mass-produced catnip toys fall apart within days of play. The Croissant is built to withstand regular use, and uses reinforced seams specifically to outlast standard cat toys. In addition, The Croissant's blend is designed to work through complementary compounds — nepetalactone and actinidine — so that its potency is sustained far longer than a single-herb toy. Months, not days.
My cat doesn't respond to standard catnip toys. Will The Croissant work?
Sensitivity to catnip is hereditary, and around 1 in 3 cats do not respond to it. Whether your cat is one of them or not, The Croissant makes an excellent play toy thanks to its blend of three whole-herb blends that trigger response in cats that a single-herb toy cannot. Its shape and cotton texture are carefully thought through and designed to match your cat's natural instincts and encourage bunny-kicking, licking, or carrying.