We are very well known for our small furries which include hamsters, gerbils, mice, rabbits and guinea pigs.
We breed our own mice and the vast majority of our rabbits and guinea pigs. This section is looked after by a team of friendly staff led by Sarah, who has a great interest in the rabbits and guineas, having exhibited them for over 40 years.
We normally stock Syrian and Dwarf hamsters, gerbils and fancy exhibition type mice in chocolate, tan and tri-coloureds.
Our rabbits are always very popular; in general we stock Netherland Dwarfs, Mini Lops, Dwarf Lops, Mini Rex and Dutch.
Quite often you will be able to see the babies with Mum whilst they are growing on.
With the guinea pigs we have lots of different breeds normally available, such as Teddies, Rex, Alpacas, Peruvians, Crested, Self, and occasionally Dalmatians and Roans.
Our small furries are bred and raised in the UK - you won't find any that have been imported from abroad.
From Small Animals
Read the latest updates, care tips and helpful advice from our Small Animals section.
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 every type of hamster commonly kept in UK homes. “Which hamster should I get?” is a question he answers most weeks, and the honest answer depends on more … Read more
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. The need for companionship is one of the most consistently misunderstood parts of guinea pig welfare, and one I have to explain at this counter … Read more
From the counter at Paradise Pets Neil has kept, bred, and sold rabbits and small animals at Paradise Pets Swindon since 1988 — over 35 years of first-hand experience with rabbits of all breeds, sizes, and temperaments. “How do I know if my rabbit is actually happy?” is a question he considers one of the … Read more
From the counter at Paradise Pets Neil has kept, bred, and sold hamsters and small animals at Paradise Pets Swindon since 1988 — over 35 years of first-hand experience with Syrian hamsters, dwarf hamsters, and every breed in between. “My hamster has a bald spot — what does it mean?” is one of the questions … Read more
From the counter at Paradise Pets Neil has kept, bred, and sold hamsters at Paradise Pets Swindon since 1988 — over 35 years of watching UK hamster welfare standards evolve. Over the past two years, something significant has been quietly happening in the UK hamster welfare landscape. Major British charities have updated their guidance. Major … Read more
From the counter at Paradise Pets Neil has kept, bred, and sold rabbits and small animals at Paradise Pets Swindon since 1988 — over 35 years of first-hand experience with rabbits of all breeds, sizes, and temperaments. “Why does my rabbit keep licking me?” is a question that makes him smile every time he hears … Read more
From the counter at Paradise Pets Neil has kept, bred, and sold hamsters and small animals at Paradise Pets Swindon since 1988 — over 35 years of first-hand experience with Syrian hamsters, dwarf hamsters, and every breed in between. “Why does my hamster stuff its cheeks and then just throw the food out?” is one … Read more
From the counter at Paradise Pets Neil has kept, bred, and sold small animals at Paradise Pets Swindon since 1988 — over 35 years of first-hand experience with guinea pigs, rabbits, hamsters, and dozens of other small pets. “Why does my guinea pig squeak so loudly?” is a question he hears at the counter more … Read more
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. Foot thumping is one of the most universal rabbit behaviours, and also one of the most consistently misunderstood. This is his honest guide to why it … Read more
From the counter at Paradise Pets Neil has been keeping, breeding, and selling hamsters at Paradise Pets Swindon since 1988 — over 35 years of daily first-hand experience with these animals. Cheek pouches are one of the most asked-about features of hamster anatomy, and one of the most misunderstood. This is his honest guide to … Read more