Is My Rabbit In Pain? 8 Hidden Signs UK Owners Always Miss

From the counter at Paradise Pets Neil has sold, kept, and bred rabbits at Paradise Pets Swindon since 1988 — including mini lops, dwarf lops, Netherland dwarfs, lionheads, and more. In over 35 years, he has had more conversations about rabbit health than he can count. This article covers the pain signs he wishes every … Read more

Can Budgies Actually Talk? An Honest Answer After 35 Years Of Selling Them

From the counter at Paradise Pets Neil has sold, handled, and kept budgies at Paradise Pets Swindon since 1988 — over 35 years of conversations with owners, breeders, and first-time buyers. The question of whether budgies can talk is one he has answered thousands of times. This article is his honest answer — the one … Read more

Common Causes of Sudden Death in Budgies — What 35 Years At Paradise Pets Has Taught Me

Budgie sitting on perch in UK home

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 had more conversations about sudden budgie death than he can count. This article is everything those conversations have taught him — … Read more

Why Is My Budgie Pooping A Lot? UK Owner’s Guide To What Droppings Tell You

Budgie pooping a lot UK owner droppings guide health check

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 answered more “is my budgie’s poo normal?” questions than he can count. This article is his honest, practical guide on what … Read more

Why Is My Guinea Pig Making Weird Noises? What Each Sound Actually Means

guinea pig making noises and sounds guide paradise pets swindon

From the counter at Paradise Pets Neil has run Paradise Pets Swindon since 1988. Sarah leads our small animal section and has worked with guinea pigs for over 35 years. Between them, that is 75 years of combined hands-on experience. This article is their guide to what every guinea pig sound actually means — and … Read more

Why Is My Hamster Not Eating? Signs Every UK Owner Should Act On Immediately

Hamster not eating sitting still in cage UK warning sign

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 Syrian and dwarf hamsters. In that time, he has watched hundreds of worried UK owners walk into the shop carrying a hamster that has stopped eating. This article … Read more

Why Is My Cockatiel Not Eating? Signs UK Owners Should Never Ignore

Cockatiel sitting on perch in UK home

From the counter at Paradise Pets Neil has kept, bred, and sold cockatiels at Paradise Pets Swindon since 1988 — nearly 35 years of first-hand experience with these birds. In that time, he has had more worried calls about cockatiels that have stopped eating than he cares to remember. This article is his honest guide … Read more

How Long Do Budgies Live? What Affects Their Lifespan and How To Give Yours the Best Chance

From the counter at Paradise Pets Neil has kept, bred, and sold budgies at Paradise Pets Swindon since 1988 — nearly 35 years of first-hand experience with these birds. In that time, he has watched budgies thrive well into their teens and seen others not make it past two. This article is his honest guide … Read more

Why Is My Rabbit Not Moving? Signs Every UK Owner Should Act On Immediately

Rabbit not moving sitting still in UK hutch warning sign

From the counter at Paradise Pets Neil has run Paradise Pets Swindon since 1988 — over 35 years of first-hand experience with rabbits and other small animals. In that time, he has watched hundreds of worried UK owners walk into the shop carrying a rabbit that has stopped moving. This article is his urgent, honest … Read more

Why Is My Guinea Pig Not Moving? Signs Every UK Owner Should Act On Immediately

Guinea pig not moving sitting still in UK hutch warning sign

From the counter at Paradise Pets Neil has run Paradise Pets Swindon since 1988. Sarah leads our small animal section and has worked with guinea pigs for over 40 years. Between them, that is 75 years of combined hands-on experience. This article is their urgent honest guide on what to do when your guinea pig … Read more