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

June 12, 2026 by Neil - Owner, Paradise Pets Swindon

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 Gerbil Not Moving? UK Owner’s Urgent Guide From 35 Years

May 23, 2026 by Neil - Owner, Paradise Pets Swindon

Gerbil not moving lying still in cage UK owner guide

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