From the counter at Paradise Pets Neil has sold and kept guinea pigs at Paradise Pets Swindon since 1988 — over 35 years of first-hand experience with one of the UK’s most popular small animals. In that time, he has spoken with many worried UK owners who have noticed their guinea pig drinking far more … Read more
From the counter at Paradise Pets Neil has sold and kept rabbits at Paradise Pets Swindon since 1988 — over 35 years of first-hand experience with one of the UK’s most popular small animals. In that time, he has spoken with hundreds of worried UK owners whose rabbits have started grinding their teeth. This article … Read more
From the counter at Paradise Pets Neil has run Paradise Pets Swindon since 1988 — over 35 years of keeping, breeding, and advising on rabbits. Excessive shedding is one of the most common concerns rabbit owners bring to the shop. This is his honest guide on what is normal, what is not, and what every … Read more
From the counter at Paradise Pets Neil has kept, bred, and sold gerbils at Paradise Pets Swindon since 1988 — over 35 years of first-hand experience with these animals. The question of whether gerbils need to live in pairs is one he is asked regularly. His answer has never changed. This article explains exactly why. … Read more
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. Hair loss is one of the most common health concerns he is asked about. In most cases, the cause is simpler — and more fixable — … Read more
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
From the counter at Paradise Pets Neil has run Paradise Pets Swindon since 1988. Sarah leads our small animal section and has worked with guinea pigs for over 35 years. Between them, that is 75 years of combined hands-on experience. This article is their guide to what every guinea pig sound actually means — and … Read more
From the counter at Paradise Pets Neil has kept, bred, and sold gerbils at Paradise Pets Swindon since 1988 — over 35 years of first-hand experience with these animals. In that time, he has watched the same misunderstanding cost gerbils their wellbeing again and again. This article is his attempt to fix that. It happens … Read more
It’s one of the most common conversations I have at the counter. A parent comes in, one or two children in tow, and says: “We want a small pet. Something easy. What do you think — hamster or gerbil?” And then they wait for me to say “hamster” or “gerbil.” But the honest answer is … Read more