We all love to treat our fur babies, but it can be easy to be tempted to buy those brightly-coloured, shop-bought treats. But did you know many of these contain artificial additives, unhealthy sugars, and ingredients that aren’t health-focused for your guinea pigs, rabbits and hamsters?
That is why natural treats, like ours, are the best choice for your small pets, not just for their health, but so they can have an exciting new treats without breaking the bank.
Healthier Ingredients, Happier Pets
Natural treats are made with real, wholesome, no nasties ingredients like dried flowers, herbs and hay - all of which mimic what your fur babies would have eaten in the wild. These ingredients not only provide natural foraging behaviours but also proven health benefits from nutrients to arthritis pain.
Supports Digestion & Gut Health
As you may know, Guinea Pigs and Rabbits rely on a high-fibre diet to help aid proper digestion. Many commercial, shop-bought treats contain grains and artificial fillers that can cause digestive issues. In contrast, natural treats are rich in fibre, helping maintain a healthy gut and preventing problems like bloating or GI stasis.
Encourages Natural Foraging Behavior
All small pets love to explore and nibble on different textures and flavours. Natural treats naturally encourage foraging, which is a key part of their natural instincts. For example, when sprinkling a forage mix on a snuffle mat, or in their hay, play areas or house, keeps them mentally stimulated and engaged, keeping them busy on that rather than nibbling everything else!
Free from Artificial Additives Making It a Safer Healthier Choice
As a natural, health-focused treat business we know exactly what goes into our treats, forages and mixes, ensuring that no nasties are added so your fur babies can be as healthy as possible. These additives, sugars, and colours are unnecessary (and can sometimes be harmful) to small pets.
Full of Nutrients and Benefits
Each ingredient has been added for a reason. We carefully research each ingredient, what its benefits are and if they are tasty for your pet. For example …
- Rose Petals are high in antioxidants, making it great for immune support.
- Nettles are rich in minerals and support healthy skin and coat, as well as relieving rheumatic pain.
- Calendula is packed with anti-inflammatory, helping with digestion and stimulating their appetite.
- Mint helps to balance proteins, minerals, carbohydrates vitamin A, potassium and iron, well and truly a vitamin and mineral powerhouse!
Encouraging Bonding With You and Your Pet
Offering these treats makes it a great way to build trust with your pet, I mean who doesn't end up loving the one that feeds you treats?
You can also use treats, forages etc as a way to give positive reinforcement, whether that be during handling, training, or just coming to the entrance of their cage.
Choosing the Best Natural Treats
When choosing your treats, it is important to make sure they are free from pesticides and safe for your pet breed. Here at Pigs On Petals, we handcraft our treats with love and care, using only the finest natural ingredients to keep your small pets happy and healthy.
Want to treat your pet the natural way? Check out our flower-based, healthy treats in our shop!
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