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.
Small animal care guides from Paradise Pets Swindon, covering rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters and gerbils with practical welfare advice from our Swindon shop.
From the counter at Paradise Pets – August 2026 Recent UK pet heat warnings have focused on small animals because rabbits, guinea pigs and chinchillas can go downhill quickly when a room, hutch or shed gets too hot. The dangerous part of small-pet heat stress is that it does not always start with drama. A … Read more
From the counter at Paradise Pets – August 2026 The Met Office has said further hot weather and heatwaves are possible later in August, which makes cage and hutch position worth checking before the next hot spell arrives. A cage can be safe in spring and risky in August. The sun changes, rooms warm faster, … Read more
From the counter at Paradise Pets – August 2026 Recent reports of large rabbit rescues after uncontrolled breeding are a reminder that rabbit sexing, housing and separation are not small details. Rabbit breeding problems rarely start with someone planning a crisis. They often start with two young rabbits, one wrong guess, and a family that … Read more
From the counter at Paradise Pets – August 2026 Rabbit owners often reach for frozen bottles in hot weather, but a bottle alone cannot fix a dangerous hutch, run or room. A wrapped frozen bottle can be useful. The problem is when owners treat it as the whole plan. Rabbits need a cool environment, not … Read more
From the counter at Paradise Pets – August 2026 School holidays often bring more pet requests from children, but a good family pet decision should survive at least 48 hours of calm thinking. A child asking for a pet can be lovely. It can also be intense. The worst time to decide is while everyone … Read more
From the counter at Paradise Pets – August 2026 Chinchillas need dust baths for coat care, but dust does not cool a hot room or protect them from dangerous summer temperatures. Chinchillas are not rabbits with different fur. They are highly sensitive to heat, and their dense coat makes hot rooms risky. A dust bath … Read more
From the counter at Paradise Pets – August 2026 With pet costs under pressure, it is tempting to save money on the cage or hutch. Neil explains why that can backfire. A cheap cage can look like a bargain on day one. The trouble starts when it is too small, hard to clean, badly placed, … Read more
From the counter at Paradise Pets – August 2026 In hot weather, guinea pig care is not only about water and shade. Rear-end cleanliness can become a serious welfare issue. Nobody enjoys checking the messy end of a guinea pig. But in summer, avoiding that check can be dangerous. Flystrike risk rises when animals are … Read more
From the counter at Paradise Pets – July 2026 Animal rescues have faced heavy pressure in 2026. Neil explains why free-to-good-home adverts should make families slow down, not rush in. A free pet is not automatically a safe pet, a healthy pet or the right pet for your home. UK animal welfare organisations have warned … Read more
From the counter at Paradise Pets – July 2026 Pet-care costs and vet reform are in the news. Neil explains why families should decide how they will handle unexpected bills before buying a small pet. The worst time to decide how you will pay for vet care is when the animal is already ill. With … Read more