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

September 24, 2026June 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

September 24, 2026May 23, 2026 by Neil - Owner, Paradise Pets Swindon

Gerbil not moving lying still in cage UK owner guide

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