Merlin&Cie dried plantain leaves are a natural plant-based treat for rabbits, guinea pigs and small herbivores. Their whole, uncrushed leaves have a fibrous texture and a gentle vegetal scent, making them ideal to offer alongside hay.
Give by hand, sprinkle through hay or hide in a forage mat to add variety to your pet’s diet and encourage natural foraging behaviour.
• Whole, uncrushed leaves
• Picked, dried and packed in Auvergne
• Available in 15 g, 50 g or 100 g
Merlin&Cie dried plantain leaves are a natural leafy plant for rabbits, guinea pigs and small herbivores. Picked, dried and packed in Auvergne, they are offered as whole, uncrushed leaves to preserve an authentic, easily recognisable texture.
Their fibrous texture and gentle vegetal scent make them a natural treat, ideal for enriching hay, adding variety to your pet’s daily plant selection and encouraging natural foraging behaviour.
Available in 15 g, 50 g or 100 g bags, Merlin&Cie dried plantain leaves are suitable both for a first introduction and for more regular use as part of a rotation of dried plants.
Plantain is one of the leafy plants that can be interesting to offer small herbivores as part of a varied diet. It provides a simple, natural and fibre-rich plant addition alongside hay, which should always remain the main food.
Thanks to the whole leaves, your rabbit can smell, sort, search and select the pieces that interest them. This turns a simple treat into a small enrichment moment, closer to natural behaviour.
Dried plantain leaves can also be offered to guinea pigs, chinchillas and degus, in quantities suited to each species.
Merlin&Cie plantain leaves are not crushed. The leaves are kept whole to preserve a visible shape, a more natural texture and a clearer understanding of the product.
You can clearly see what you are giving your pet: a simple dried plant, with no unnecessary mix, no superfluous additives, and easy to include in hay or a foraging activity.
Dried plantain leaves can be offered in several ways depending on your pet’s habits:
A few leaves are enough to add variety, stimulate your little companion’s curiosity and create a gentle daily moment of interaction.
Offer as a complement to hay and a balanced diet. Any new dried plant should be introduced gradually, especially if your pet is not used to eating it.
Dried plantain leaves are a complementary plant-based treat. They do not replace hay, which should remain available at all times and form the basis of the diet for rabbits and small herbivores.
In case of digestive issues, known health conditions, recovery periods or a specific diet, ask an exotic pet vet for advice before introducing a new plant.
100% dried plantain leaves, whole and uncrushed.
Crude fibre: 12.2% — Crude protein: 18.4% — Crude fat: 2.2% — Crude ash: 11.2%* — Moisture: 10%**
* Crude ash refers to the minerals naturally present in the plant.
** Estimated moisture for a brittle dried plant.
Merlin&Cie dried plantain leaves are available in 15 g, 50 g or 100 g bags.
Store in a cool, dry place away from light. Close the bag tightly after opening to preserve the product’s quality, texture and vegetal scent.
Yes, dried plantain leaves can be offered to rabbits as a natural plant-based treat, alongside hay and a balanced diet. Their leafy, fibrous texture makes them an interesting plant for adding variety to the daily selection of greens and dried plants.
However, they should remain a complement: hay must always be available without restriction and remain the basis of the diet.
For an adult rabbit, you can generally offer 2 to 5 dried leaves per day, depending on their size, usual diet and digestive tolerance.
As with any new plant, it is best to start with a small amount, then gradually increase it if your pet tolerates it well.
Dried plantain leaves can be given by hand, mixed with hay or hidden in a suitable forage mat. This encourages your rabbit to search, smell and sort, enriching their environment in a simple and natural way.
No. Dried plantain leaves do not replace hay. They are a plant-based treat or complement to offer in small quantities.
Hay remains essential for fibre intake, natural tooth wear and a good nutritional balance for rabbits and small herbivores.
Yes, dried plantain leaves can also be suitable for guinea pigs, chinchillas and degus, provided they are offered in quantities adapted to each species.
For a guinea pig, you can offer 1 to 3 small leaves per day. For a chinchilla or a degu, it is best to keep to one small leaf a few times a week.
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