SMALL ANIMALS

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.

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Latest Posts

Read the latest updates, care tips and helpful advice from our Small Animals section.

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

35 Years of Running a Pet Shop: 7 Things That Still Surprise Me About Small Animals

From the counter at Paradise Pets Neil has been running Paradise Pets Swindon since 1988 — over 35 years of daily conversations with owners, breeders, vets, and the animals themselves. He has kept, bred, and sold budgies, canaries, cockatiels, guinea pigs, rabbits, hamsters, gerbils, and a long list of other species. This article is something … 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

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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 Rabbit Stomping Its Back Feet? UK Owner’s Honest Guide From 35 Years

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. A rabbit that stomps its back feet is communicating something specific — and in most cases, something worth paying attention to. This guide explains every cause … 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 Guinea Pig Hiding All The Time? 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 guinea pigs at Paradise Pets Swindon since 1988 — over 35 years of daily first-hand experience with these animals and the people who keep them. A guinea pig that hides all the time is one of the most common concerns owners bring … 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 Is My Rabbit Thumping At Night? UK Owner’s Honest Guide From 35 Years

From the counter at Paradise Pets Neil has been keeping, breeding, and selling rabbits at Paradise Pets Swindon since 1988 — over 35 years of daily first-hand experience with these animals and the people who keep them. Night thumping is one of the most common rabbit complaints owners bring to the counter — and one … Read more

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

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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