Shop by Solution — Small Pets (Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Hamsters, Rats, Mice & Chinchillas)

Find exactly what your little companion needs—faster. This collection groups foods, care and habitat add-ons by the result you want: calmer tummies, better chewing and dental wear, cleaner habitats, relaxed travel and more. Curated by Canine & Co for South African homes, every choice is practical, species-appropriate and easy to use.

Popular solutions

• Digestive comfort: High-fibre hay, recovery feeds and probiotics for delicate tummies.
• Teeth & chewing: Safe wood, seagrass and loofah chews to support natural tooth wear.
• Skin, coat & grooming: Soft brushes, dust-bath sand (for chinchillas) and gentle wipes.
• Odour & hygiene: Low-dust bedding, litter options and enzymatic cleaners.
• Calming & travel: Ventilated carriers, seat-belt anchors, absorbent pads and hideaways.
• Litter/loo training: Corner trays, paper/plant-based pellets and scatter-catching mats.
• Hydration & heat: Non-spill bottles, cooling/heat pads and electrolytes for hot days.
• Weight & enrichment: Portion tools, forage mixes, puzzles and safe exercise gear.
• First-aid basics: Scales, syringes, vitamin-C (for guinea pigs) and recovery add-ons.

What you’ll find

• Hay & species pellets: Timothy/meadow hay and balanced pellets by species (vitamin-C for guinea pigs).
• Probiotics & fibre boosters: Gut support for transitions or mild tummy wobbles.
• Chews & foraging: Willow/apple wood, seagrass, loofah, herbs and scatter mixes.
• Bedding & litter: Soft, low-dust paper/aspen, plant-based pellets and compatible trays.
• Grooming & baths: Soft brushes, nail tools and dust-bath sand/houses (for chinchillas/hamsters).
• Travel & comfort: Carriers, travel pens, pads, blackout covers and non-spill bowls/bottles.

Quick picks by pet

• Rabbits & Guinea Pigs: Unlimited grass hay + species pellets; corner loo with paper pellets; willow/sea-grass chews; large hide.
• Hamsters: Deep, diggable bedding; solid-surface wheel; sand bath; small foraging rollers and tunnels.
• Rats & Mice: Quality lab blocks; multi-level habitat with hammocks; foraging toys; compact high-back loo.
• Chinchillas: Cool, ventilated habitat; dust bath 2–4× weekly; pumice/stone chews; absorbent loo pellets.

Simple daily routine

• Food & water: Fresh water daily; hay first for herbivores; measure pellets by weight/life stage.
• Enrichment: Rotate 3–4 toys weekly; add a short foraging session or puzzle feed.
• Clean: Spot-clean soiled bedding; wipe bowls/bottles; refresh toilet areas.
• Check: Quick look at eyes, coat, stools and appetite; weigh weekly for early insights.

Safety notes

• Species-specific only: Use products made for small mammals; avoid dog/cat or human meds.
• No routine water baths for rabbits, guinea pigs or chinchillas—spot-clean or use dust baths where appropriate.
• Safe materials: Untreated woods/seagrass; avoid scented softwoods, loose cotton floss and painted/treated woods.
• Litter: Prefer paper/plant-based pellets; avoid clumping clay and perfumed litters.
• Exercise: Solid wheels/ramps (no bars); skip exercise balls due to airflow and spine risks.

When to see an exotics vet

• Not eating/drinking, diarrhoea or very small/dry stools.
• Laboured breathing, nasal/eye discharge, head tilt or persistent scratching/mites.
• Wet chin/drool (dental), sudden weight loss, wounds or lethargy.

Use filters to choose by species, solution and price. Order online for fast delivery anywhere in South Africa— and build a small-pet setup that’s calm, clean and genuinely enriching.