🌼 Dandelion Root Forage

75G

Liver • Digestive • Kidney & Urinary • Appetite

Dandelion root is a traditional botanical known for supporting liver function, digestion and natural detox pathways. Carefully dried to preserve its beneficial plant compounds, this fibre-rich root encourages natural chewing behaviour while supporting internal balance.

Because roots contain concentrated plant nutrients, dandelion root is best offered as a rotational forage addition, complementing leafy plants and hay-based diets.

🌿 Ingredient

Dandelion Root – 100%

No fillers, cereals or additives.

🌿 What Dandelion Root Is Specialised For

Primary Categories
✔ Liver
✔ Digestive

Secondary Categories
✔ Kidney and Urinary
✔ Appetite
✔ Anti-Inflammatory

🌿 Why Dandelion Root Works

Dandelion root has traditionally been used to:

• Support liver function
• Stimulate digestion and appetite
• Encourage healthy bile production
• Support natural detox pathways
• Provide fibre that encourages chewing and enrichment

Its slightly bitter taste can naturally stimulate appetite and digestive activity.

🐾 Suitable For & Why

Guinea Pigs

Benefit most from: Liver and digestive support
Helpful during seasonal transitions or when appetite is reduced.

Rabbits

Benefit most from: Digestive stimulation
Encourages chewing and supports gut motility.

Degus

Benefit most from: Digestive support
Offer in moderation due to root sugars.

Chinchillas

Benefit most from: Chewing enrichment
Feed in very small rotational amounts.

Hamsters

Benefit most from: Digestive and liver support

Gerbils

Benefit most from: Chewing enrichment and digestion

Rats & Mice

Benefit most from: Liver support and digestive stimulation

Chipmunks

Provides enrichment and plant diversity.

Parakeets

Small pieces can provide natural chewing enrichment.

Green Iguanas

Provides occasional plant root variety.

Tortoises (herbivorous species)

Supports natural grazing diet and digestive health.

Giant African Snails

Supports plant diversity and digestion.

Hedgehogs

Very limited botanical enrichment only.

🥄 Feeding Guide

Offer alongside unlimited hay, fresh water and a balanced diet.

Guinea Pigs & Rabbits
1–2 small pieces 2–3 times per week

Degus & Chinchillas
Very small piece once weekly

Hamsters, Gerbils, Rats, Mice & Chipmunks
Small piece 1–2 times weekly

Parakeets
Tiny fragment once weekly

Green Iguanas & Tortoises
Small piece mixed with greens occasionally

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

Hedgehogs
Very small amount occasionally only.

📦 Storage

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Best used within 6 months of opening.