Why Is My Hamster Hibernating? UK Urgent Guide From 35 Years

Hamster hibernating torpor UK urgent owner emergency guide

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 Syrian and dwarf hamsters. In that time, he has answered more panicked “I think my hamster is dead” calls than he can count — many of which turned … Read more

Are Hamsters Good Pets For Kids? UK Honest Guide From 35 Years

hamsters good pets for kids UK

From the counter at Paradise Pets Neil has kept, bred, and sold hamsters at Paradise Pets Swindon since 1988 — Syrian hamsters, dwarf hamsters, and everything in between. In over 35 years, the question he is asked more than almost any other is some version of this one: are hamsters good pets for children? This … Read more

Why Is My Hamster Sleeping All Day? UK Owner’s Guide From 35 Years

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 Syrian and dwarf hamsters. “Why does my hamster sleep all day?” is one of the questions he answers most often, usually from worried first-time owners. This article is … Read more

Why Is My Hamster Squeaking At Night? UK Owner’s Honest Guide From 35 Years

Hamster squeaking at night in UK home cage worried family

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 Syrian and dwarf hamsters. In that time, he has answered more “why is my hamster squeaking at night?” questions than he can count. This article is his honest, … Read more

Why Is My Hamster Making Weird Sounds? What Every Squeak Actually Means

Hamster in cage at Paradise Pets Swindon

From the counter at Paradise Pets Neil has kept, bred, and sold hamsters at Paradise Pets Swindon since 1988 — Syrian hamsters, dwarf hamsters, and everything in between. In over 35 years, one of the most common questions he gets from new owners is about the sounds their hamster makes. This article is his complete, … Read more

Why Is My Hamster Not Eating? Signs Every UK Owner Should Act On Immediately

Hamster not eating sitting still in cage UK warning sign

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 Syrian and dwarf hamsters. In that time, he has watched hundreds of worried UK owners walk into the shop carrying a hamster that has stopped eating. This article … Read more

We’ve Sold Thousands of Hamsters. Here’s the One Thing That Surprises Every Single New Owner

Syrian and dwarf hamsters available at UK pet shop

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 Syrian and dwarf hamsters. In that time, he has seen the same surprises play out with new owners again and again. This article is his attempt to make … Read more