GERBILS AND HAMSTERS

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.

What Your Hamster’s Sleeping Position Says About How It’s Feeling

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. How a hamster sleeps is one of the most consistent indicators of how it is actually feeling. This is his guide to reading those signals accurately. … Read more

Why Your Hamster Bites You — And the Simple Fix Most Owners Miss

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. A hamster that bites is the single most common complaint he hears from new owners. In almost every case, the cause is the same. And so … Read more

Why Does My Hamster Run On Its Wheel All Night? UK Honest Guide From 35 Years

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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. Night wheel running is the complaint that comes to the counter most often from parents of children who … Read more

How Long Do Gerbils Live? UK Owner’s Honest Guide From 35 Years

how long do gerbils live UK lifespan guide

From the counter at Paradise Pets Neil has been keeping, breeding, and selling gerbils at Paradise Pets Swindon since 1988 — over 35 years of daily first-hand experience with these animals and the owners who keep them. In that time, he has watched gerbils thrive for five years in the right hands, and seen them … Read more

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

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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. A hamster that is suddenly drinking far more water than usual is one of the more consistent warning … Read more

Why Is My Hamster Suddenly Aggressive? UK Owner’s Honest Guide From 35 Years

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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. Sudden aggression in a hamster that was previously handleable is one of the most common concerns owners bring … Read more

Why Does My Hamster Bite? UK Owner’s Honest Guide From 35 Years

hamster biting — why and how to stop it

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. A biting hamster is one of the most common concerns owners bring to the counter. In the majority of cases, the cause is straightforward, preventable, and … Read more

Why Does My Hamster Stuff Its Cheeks? UK Owner’s Honest Guide From 35 Years

Hamster with stuffed cheeks UK owner guide pouch behaviour

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 countless UK owners stare in delighted disbelief at their hamster’s stuffed cheeks. This is his honest, practical guide … Read more

Guinea Pig vs Hamster — Which Small Pet Is Actually Right for Your Family?

guinea pig vs hamster which is right for your family UK

From the counter at Paradise Pets Neil has been keeping, breeding, and selling small animals at Paradise Pets Swindon since 1988 — over 35 years of helping UK families choose the right pet. In that time, he has watched the same mistake made hundreds of times: a family comes in, picks a small animal based … Read more

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

gerbils as kids pets

From the counter at Paradise Pets Neil has kept, bred, and sold gerbils at Paradise Pets Swindon since 1988 — over 35 years of first-hand experience with these animals. Families asking whether gerbils are right for their children are one of his most regular conversations. His answer is more detailed than most people expect. This … Read more