Why Does My Budgie Bite The Cage Bars? UK Owner’s Honest Guide From 35 Years

Budgie biting cage bars in UK home

From the counter at Paradise Pets Neil has sold and kept budgerigars at Paradise Pets Swindon since 1988 — over 35 years of first-hand experience with one of the UK’s most popular pet birds. In that time, he has been asked about budgies biting cage bars more times than most owners would expect. It is … Read more

Why Does My Budgie Bob Its Head? UK Owner’s Honest Guide From 35 Years

From the counter at Paradise Pets Neil has sold and kept budgerigars at Paradise Pets Swindon since 1988 — over 35 years of first-hand experience with one of the UK’s most popular pet birds. In that time, he has been asked about budgie head bobbing more times than he can count — by new owners … Read more

Can Budgies See UV Light? The Honest UK Answer From 35 Years

Budgie under UV full spectrum lamp UK

From the counter at Paradise Pets Neil has sold and kept budgerigars at Paradise Pets Swindon since 1988 — over 35 years of first-hand experience with one of the UK’s most popular pet birds. In that time, the science of how budgies actually see the world has changed significantly, and what we now know about … Read more

Are Hamsters Good Pets For Kids? UK Honest Guide From 35 Years

hamsters good pets for kids UK

From the counter at Paradise Pets Neil has kept, bred, and sold hamsters at Paradise Pets Swindon since 1988 — Syrian hamsters, dwarf hamsters, and everything in between. In over 35 years, the question he is asked more than almost any other is some version of this one: are hamsters good pets for children? This … Read more

Why Is My Rabbit Pulling Out Its Fur? UK Owner’s Honest Guide From 35 Years

rabbit pulling fur UK owner guide

From the counter at Paradise Pets Neil has kept, bred, and sold rabbits at Paradise Pets Swindon since 1988 — over 35 years of first-hand experience with these animals. Fur pulling is one of the most common rabbit concerns he is asked about. This is his honest guide to what it means, what causes it, … Read more

Why Is My Guinea Pig Drinking So Much Water? UK Urgent Guide From 35 Years

Guinea pig at water bottle drinking excessively

From the counter at Paradise Pets Neil has sold and kept guinea pigs at Paradise Pets Swindon since 1988 — over 35 years of first-hand experience with one of the UK’s most popular small animals. In that time, he has spoken with many worried UK owners who have noticed their guinea pig drinking far more … Read more

Why Is My Rabbit Grinding Its Teeth? UK Owner’s Honest Guide From 35 Years

From the counter at Paradise Pets Neil has sold and kept rabbits at Paradise Pets Swindon since 1988 — over 35 years of first-hand experience with one of the UK’s most popular small animals. In that time, he has spoken with hundreds of worried UK owners whose rabbits have started grinding their teeth. This article … Read more

How To Tell If Your Hamster Is Happy — Signs UK Owners Often Miss

Happy hamster exploring cage in UK home

From the counter at Paradise Pets Neil has kept, bred, and sold hamsters at Paradise Pets Swindon since 1988 — over 35 years of first-hand experience with these animals. In that time, he has watched owners interpret their hamster’s behaviour in ways that are sometimes the opposite of what the animal is actually communicating. This … Read more

What Do Guinea Pigs Eat? The Honest UK Feeding Guide From 35 Years

What do guinea pigs eat UK honest feeding diet guide

From the counter at Paradise Pets Neil has kept, bred, and sold guinea pigs at Paradise Pets Swindon since 1988 — over 35 years of first-hand experience with these animals. In that time, he has watched diet shorten more guinea pig lives than almost anything else. This is his honest, practical feeding guide for every … Read more

How To Tell If Your Budgie Is Happy — 7 Signs UK Owners Should Know

Happy healthy budgie showing signs of thriving UK home cage

From the counter at Paradise Pets Neil has kept, bred, and sold budgies at Paradise Pets Swindon since 1988 — over 35 years of first-hand experience with these birds. In that time, he has watched countless owners worry whether their budgie is genuinely happy. This is his honest guide to the 7 signs that tell … Read more