Birch Leaves

Birch Leaves
£1.50

Woodland Diuretic & Antioxidant Forage

Young silver‑birch (Betula pendula) leaves, hand‑picked from pesticide‑free stands and gently dried until crisp yet fragrant. Their naturally high flavonoid, tannin, and vitamin C content gives pets a gentle urinary flush, gum‑toning crunch, and a bright antioxidant lift.

🌿 What’s Inside & Why It Helps

  • 100 % dried birch leaves – absolutely nothing else.

    • Promotes healthy urine flow thanks to mild diuretic properties, helping flush bladder sludge and toxins. Rabbits WorldEwalia

    • Delivers vitamin C and antioxidant flavonoids that combat oxidative stress for bright eyes, glossy coats, and stronger immunity. PubMedResearchGate

    • Contains natural anti‑inflammatory compounds that can soothe joints and irritated tissues. sanoanimal.comHealthline

    • Gentle tannins tone gum tissue and support oral hygiene with every chew. alimentosparaconejosyroedores.com

🥄 Feeding Guide

  • Rabbits: 2 level tablespoons daily mixed through hay.

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

  • Chinchillas: 1 teaspoon every other day (tannins are potent).

  • Degus: 1 teaspoon three times a week.

  • Gerbils: ½ teaspoon twice a week, tucked into bedding.

  • Rats: ½ teaspoon twice a week, crumbled into vegetables.

  • Mice: ¼ teaspoon once a week.

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

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

  • Chickens: 1–2 teaspoons per hen, two or three times a week, scattered for pecking.

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

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

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

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

⚠️ Introduce Gradually

Birch’s diuretic action can increase urination—start with half portions and monitor droppings and hydration.

🌟 Why You’ll Love It

  • Pure, single‑plant simplicity—great for rotation or elimination diets.

  • Dual action: urinary support plus antioxidant boost, with zero sugars or fillers.

  • Encourages natural foraging and gentle chewing.

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

Bring a woodland wellness boost to their bowl – order Dried Birch Leaf now at 👉 www.guineagourmettreats.co.uk

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