We know that our Gerbils and Hamsters come from reputable breeders in the UK... and a lot of pet shops can't say that. Some are shipped from Eastern Europe and may not be able to cope with the journey.
At Paradise Pets, all our Gerbils and Hamsters are bred in the UK and will be in the best possible health when you get them.
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Read the latest updates, care tips and helpful advice from our Gerbils and Hamsters section.
Expert guides and care tips for small pets including Hamsters. Learn everything from feeding to habitat setup.
From the counter at Paradise Pets – July 2026 Neil has advised hamster owners at Paradise Pets Swindon since 1988. In summer, the hamster I worry about most is not always the noisy one – it is the one that suddenly goes quiet in a warm bedroom. A quiet hamster is not always a relaxed … 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 hamsters, gerbils, mice, rats, and the wider small animal section. The first two weeks with a new hamster are the most important two weeks in the entire … 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 and the owners who keep them. Bald patches and fur loss are among the more common concerns owners bring to the counter, and the … 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 hamsters, gerbils, mice, rats, and the rest of the small animal section. Sneezing in hamsters worries owners more than almost any other small symptom, and rightly so … 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 is losing fur in patches” is a phrase he hears at the counter regularly, … 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 and the people who keep them. Most of his health and welfare guides deal with what goes wrong. This one is different — a … 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 first-hand experience with these animals. Hamster noises are one of the things owners ask about most consistently, usually with some mixture of amusement and genuine concern. Most of the sounds a … Read more
From the counter at Paradise Pets Neil has sold and kept small animals at Paradise Pets Swindon since 1988 — over 35 years of experience with hamsters and the owners who love them. “Why is my hamster squeaking?” is one of the most common questions he hears from new hamster owners — and one of … 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 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 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