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 – July 2026 A BBC-reported guinea pig breeding row in Wales has put an unusual animal welfare story into the news. Neil explains the everyday lesson for pet families. Guinea pig breeding should never be treated as a harmless surprise or a fun family experiment. The Pembrokeshire story has … Read more
From the counter at Paradise Pets – July 2026 A Welsh politician’s suggestion of training courses for rabbit owners has made pet welfare news. Neil explains the bigger lesson for first-time rabbit families. Whether training courses become policy or not, the idea points to a real problem: many rabbits are bought before owners understand what … Read more
From the counter at Paradise Pets – July 2026 Renters’ rights and pets are in the news. Neil explains how tenants should approach small pets properly before bringing home a rabbit, hamster or bird. A small pet is not a loophole. If you rent your home, you still need to think about permission, noise, damage, … Read more
From the counter at Paradise Pets – July 2026 Emergency vet demand and pet-care costs are in the news again. Neil explains the night-time signs that rabbit, guinea pig, hamster and bird owners should treat seriously. Small pets have a habit of looking fine until they suddenly do not. That is why owners need to … Read more
From the counter at Paradise Pets – July 2026 The UK Government has opened a consultation on tighter rules for the loudest fireworks. Neil explains why rabbit, guinea pig, hamster and pet bird owners should not wait until November to prepare. Fireworks are not only a dog-and-cat problem. Rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils and pet … Read more
From the counter at Paradise Pets – July 2026 With fireworks back in the news, Neil explains the small-animal behaviour behind sudden panic and why owners should prepare before the first loud evening. A rabbit thumping in the hutch, a guinea pig hiding without eating, or a budgie crashing around a cage can all be … Read more
From the counter at Paradise Pets – July 2026 The UK Government has announced major vet-sector reforms, including more price transparency. Neil explains what small-pet owners should ask before treatment decisions. Vet prices are in the news, but the practical lesson for pet owners is simple: understand the likely costs before an emergency forces a … Read more
From the counter at Paradise Pets – July 2026 Neil has advised small-animal owners in Swindon for more than 35 years. Recent reports of chinchillas kept in a cupboard are a sharp reminder that exotic small pets need proper space, light, airflow and enrichment. Chinchillas are sometimes misunderstood because they are small. Small does not … Read more
From the counter at Paradise Pets – July 2026 Neil has helped rabbit and guinea pig owners in Swindon for over 35 years. In warm weather, one of the most serious small-pet risks is also one of the easiest for busy owners to miss: flystrike. Flystrike is one of those topics I would rather explain … Read more
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