❤️ Meadow Heart Balance Forage

Heart & Circulation • Digestive Support • Antioxidant • Urinary Balance

A carefully formulated botanical blend designed to support heart health and healthy circulation in small animals. Built around hawthorn leaf and flower, traditionally valued for cardiovascular support, and balanced with plantain and peppermint for digestive and urinary comfort.

Finished with a light floral sprinkle and subtle visual toppers for enrichment and appeal, this blend supports internal balance while remaining fibre-led and botanical at its core.

Formulated for rotational support, not daily feeding.

🌿 Ingredients (%)

Hawthorn Leaf & Flower – 40%
Plantain – 35%
Peppermint – 15%
Mixed Flowers – 5%
Echinacea – 3%
Pea Flakes or Barley Rings (visual scatter) – 2%

Toppers are intentionally minimal to preserve the heart-support focus.

🌿 What This Mix Is Specialised For

Primary Category
✔ Heart and Circulation

Secondary Categories
✔ Digestive
✔ Antioxidant
✔ Kidney and Urinary
✔ Anti-Inflammatory

🌿 Why These Ingredients Work

Hawthorn (40%)
Traditionally used to support healthy heart function and circulation. Provides antioxidant compounds that support vascular strength.

Plantain (35%)
Supports urinary balance and offers mild anti-inflammatory benefits, helping maintain overall internal equilibrium.

Peppermint (15%)
Supports digestive comfort and gut motility, ensuring the blend remains gentle and well tolerated.

Mixed Flowers (5%)
Provide antioxidant support and natural enrichment.

Echinacea (3%)
Adds light immune-supportive properties without overpowering the heart focus.

Pea Flakes / Barley Rings (2%)
Used sparingly for texture and visual appeal; not a functional base.

🐾 Suitable For & Why

Guinea Pigs

Benefit most from: Hawthorn & Plantain
Supports circulation and urinary health, particularly important in ageing pigs.

Rabbits

Benefit most from: Hawthorn
Supports cardiovascular health and overall vitality.

Degus (if pea flakes excluded)

Benefit most from: Plantain
Supports urinary and digestive balance.

Chinchillas (if barley excluded, minimal use)

Benefit most from: Plantain & Hawthorn (small amounts)
Rotational only.

Hamsters

Benefit most from: Hawthorn & Echinacea
Supports circulation and immune resilience.

Gerbils

Benefit most from: Hawthorn
Supports cardiovascular health in active species.

Rats & Mice

Benefit most from: Hawthorn
Supports heart and circulation in ageing individuals.

Chipmunks

Benefit most from: Hawthorn
Supports energy and circulation.

Parakeets

Benefit most from: Hawthorn & Flowers
Supports circulation and feather condition.

Green Iguanas

Benefit most from: Plantain
Supports urinary and plant diversity balance.

Tortoises (herbivorous species)

Benefit most from: Plantain
Adds circulatory-supportive plant variety.

Giant African Snails

Benefit most from: Plantain
Supports digestive balance.

Hedgehogs

Very limited use only; small botanical enrichment addition.

🥄 Feeding Guide

Offer alongside unlimited hay (where appropriate), fresh water and a balanced diet.

Guinea Pigs & Rabbits:
1–2 teaspoons, 2–3 times per week.

Degus & Chinchillas:
Small pinch, once weekly only (omit cereal topper if feeding regularly).

Hamsters, Gerbils, Rats, Mice & Chipmunks:
Small pinch, 1–2 times per week.

Parakeets:
Light sprinkle once weekly.

Green Iguanas & Tortoises:
Small sprinkle mixed into greens once weekly.

Giant African Snails:
Small pinch weekly; remove leftovers after 24 hours.

Hedgehogs:
Very small pinch occasionally only.

🌿 Functional Categories

Heart and Circulation
Digestive
Antioxidant
Kidney and Urinary
Anti-Inflammatory