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 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 question of how long guinea pigs live is one he answers almost every day. His answer is always longer than people expect — and … 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. In that time, he has answered the “how long do rabbits live?” question hundreds of times, almost always before a family takes one home. This article … 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 guinea pigs at Paradise Pets Swindon since 1988 — over 35 years of first-hand experience with these animals. In that time, he has answered the question “why is my guinea pig making that noise?” more times than he can count. This article is … 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 guinea pigs at Paradise Pets Swindon since 1988 — over 35 years of first-hand experience with these animals. Hair loss is one of the questions he gets most often, and one of the most misunderstood. This guide covers every cause he has seen … 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. This guide describes possible causes, but cannot diagnose hair loss. Contact a … Read more
Updated 24 September 2026: clarified when to contact a vet and removed waiting-period advice that could delay care. Practical checks or notes must not delay help for an unwell animal. See the supporting welfare guidance. From the counter at Paradise Pets Neil has kept, bred, and sold gerbils at Paradise Pets Swindon since 1988 — … Read more