Raspberry Leaf

Raspberry leaves contain vitamins C and E, B group vitamins, as well as the minerals calcium, magnesium, and zinc. The leaves are also a source of protective plant compounds such as bioflavonoids and tannins. Plus they are high in fibre too.

The benefits of feeding Raspberry leaves to rabbits, guinea pigs and others include digestive support from the high fibre, supporting general health and wellbeing, and improving environmental enrichment from the natural behaviour of foraging.

Raspberry Leaf is also reputed to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and help support digestion and metabolism.

Raspberry Leaf is ideal for rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, degu, hamsters, & other small animals, as well as tortoises & other herbivorous reptiles.

Whilst there is no formally established minimum or maximum amount to feed, it is sensible to feed in small amounts a few times a week as part of a varied diet to ensure a balanced intake of nutrients.

With rabbits and most other small animals, feeding a variety of forage alongside a variety of hays ensures a good balance of taste, texture, enjoyment, and nutritional intake.

Feeding a variety of natural forage also mimics how these animals would feed naturally in the wild, just as Mother Nature intended.

There are many ways to feed raspberry leaves to your pet. It can be sprinkled into hay to increase environmental enrichment and stimulate normal foraging behaviour and can form part of a healthy, varied diet.

Raspberry leaves can be added to other leaves (such as The Hay Experts Blackcurrant, Plantain or Dandelioin) or added to a forage blend with flowers to. This can be then added to hay, to pellets or fed on its' own.

Raspberry Leaves can also be added to toys (such as a cardboard tube) to increase fun and activity.

It is unlikely this could cause any issues, but as every animal is different, we advise introducing any new food with care.

If your pet has not had this before, it is sensible to introduce it slowly and feed in very small amounts initially (as with any new food) to ensure your pet does not have any particular sensitivities to this.

If you notice any adverse change to digestion, droppings, or unusual behaviour, stop feeding and review. Our Animal Medicines Advisor is on hand to offer feeding advice, and your vet should be consulted if there are any health concerns.

Special care should always be taken when feeding pregnant or lactating females, the very young, or those in poor health.

Always ensure fresh hay and water are always available.