Soft‑Dried Hawthorn Leaf

Heart‑Happy, Tannin‑Toned Forage

Young hawthorn (Crataegus/Prunus spinosa hybrids) leaves picked before flowering, then air‑dried until supple. Brimming with cardiotonic flavonoids and gum‑toning tannins, this single‑herb forage supports circulation, firms droppings, and delivers a satisfyingly herby bite.

🌿 What’s Inside & Why It Helps

• 100 % dried hawthorn leaves – no fillers, no additives.

  • Cardiotonic flavonoids help promote healthy blood flow and vascular tone PMCPMC

  • Tannins tighten gums and aid oral hygiene while pets chew Elise Krohn | Wild Foods and MedicinesBunny Meadow

  • Mild astringent action can firm loose droppings and balance gut flora Elise Krohn | Wild Foods and Medicines

Soft‑drying keeps each leaf flexible, locking in flavour without turning brittle.

🥄 Feeding Guide (per animal)

• Rabbits – 2 level tablespoons daily mixed through hay.

• Guinea pigs – 1 heaped tablespoon daily scattered over hay.

• Chinchillas – 1 level teaspoon every other day (tannins; keep modest).

• Degus – 1 level teaspoon three times a week.

• Gerbils – ½ teaspoon twice a week, hidden in bedding.

• Rats – ½ teaspoon twice a week, crumbled into veg.

• Mice – ¼ teaspoon once a week.

• Hamsters – pinch (≈ ¼ teaspoon) once a week in a forage toy.

• Green iguanas – 1 loose tablespoon twice a week mixed into salad greens.

• Parakeets – ½ teaspoon once a week, crumbled over seed.

• Chickens – 1–2 teaspoons per hen, two or three times a week, scattered in the run.

• Tortoises (leaf‑eaters) – small handful once a week with fresh weeds.

• Hedgehogs & chipmunks – tiny pinch (≤ ¼ teaspoon) once a week purely as enrichment.

Always provide fresh water and remove any uneaten leaves after 12 hours.

⚠️ Prickly Reminder

We strip thorns at harvest, but handle with care—an odd spine can remain. Snap large leaves for very small pets.

🌟 Why You’ll Love It

• Pure, single‑plant simplicity—ideal for rotation diets

• Supports healthy circulation and dental hygiene in one crunch

• Encourages instinctive foraging without added sugar or grain

• Handmade in small, ethical batches—every purchase supports Guinea Garden Sanctuary

Give their hearts and teeth a herbal hug – grab Soft‑Dried Hawthorn Leaf at 👉 www.guineagourmettreats.co.uk

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