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 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 answered more panicked “I think my hamster is dead” calls than he can count — many of which turned … Read more
From the counter at Paradise Pets Neil has kept, bred, and sold hamsters at Paradise Pets Swindon since 1988 — Syrian hamsters, dwarf hamsters, and everything in between. In over 35 years, the question he is asked more than almost any other is some version of this one: are hamsters good pets for children? This … 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. In that time, he has watched owners interpret their hamster’s behaviour in ways that are sometimes the opposite of what the animal is actually communicating. This … 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 Syrian and dwarf hamsters. “Why does my hamster sleep all day?” is one of the questions he answers most often, usually from worried first-time owners. This article is … 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 Syrian and dwarf hamsters. In that time, he has answered more “why is my hamster squeaking at night?” questions than he can count. This article is his honest, … 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. In that time, he has had more conversations about hamster lifespan than almost any other topic. This article is his honest guide to what actually determines … Read more
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. The question of whether gerbils need to live in pairs is one he is asked regularly. His answer has never changed. This article explains exactly why. … Read more
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. In that time, he has answered the “are gerbils nocturnal?” question hundreds of times — almost always from UK families considering them as a first pet. … 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. Hair loss is one of the most common health concerns he is asked about. In most cases, the cause is simpler — and more fixable — … Read more
From the counter at Paradise Pets Neil has kept, bred, and sold gerbils at Paradise Pets Swindon since 1988 — over 35 years of watching owners panic, misread their animals, and occasionally do exactly the right thing at exactly the right time. A gerbil that is not moving is one of the most frightening things … Read more