Hamster Losing Fur in Patches: What to Tell Your Vet

September 24, 2026July 1, 2026 by Neil - Owner, Paradise Pets Swindon

Updated 24 September 2026: Reworked fur-loss guidance around useful observations and contacting a vet. New or unexplained patches of fur loss need veterinary assessment. Contact a vet who treats hamsters. Do not wait for a shop assessment or use the shape of a patch to diagnose the cause. Patchy fur loss is a description of … Read more

My Hamster Has A Bald Spot — UK Urgent 35-Year Health Diagnostic Guide

June 22, 2026 by Neil - Owner, Paradise Pets Swindon

Hamster bald spot health guide Paradise Pets Swindon

From the counter at Paradise Pets Neil has kept, bred, and sold hamsters and small animals at Paradise Pets Swindon since 1988 — over 35 years of first-hand experience with Syrian hamsters, dwarf hamsters, and every breed in between. “My hamster has a bald spot — what does it mean?” is one of the questions … Read more

Reviews

Had a lovley visit today,staff were very friendly and very helpful,such a great petshop,their selection of birds is incredible,really impressed,thank so much to the staff at Paradise Pets

Craig Shears

I have been coming to this place for years and they have a great stock of food for all types of pets. Have a great selection of small mammals and a lot of birds. Staff are friendly and helpful.

Simon Miles

Bought a guinea pigs hutch and run combo, very happy with the service, the hutch was put in my car for me without even asking for help. The wood quality is very good, the instructions easy to follow and we are extremely happy with the fully built hutch. A good size for 2 guinea pigs

Melanie Latus

Response from Paradise Pets | Wiltshire

Thank you Melanie Latus Nice to provide services to you.

It’s the best pet shop in and around Swindon. They always have an amazing selection of birds and all you need to keep them happy. I keep birds myself and the guys there are happy to answer questions and really know their stuff. I have seen budgies etc. in chain pet shops in the area looking really unhealthy and ill – I wouldn’t go anywhere else than Paradise Pets for animals.

Joe Salter

I could not praise this shop enough. Really helped my Grandson buy his first bird and he’s loving it. Travelled from Somerset and was welcomed with open arms.

Debra Hart