Small Mammal Shoppers: Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Hamsters, Rats and More

Set up a simple, happy routine for small pets. Shop complete foods, unlimited hay, cosy bedding, safe chews and toys, hideaways, bowls and bottles, grooming and travel gear. Use this guide to pick the right essentials for your pet.

Start here: the essentials

• Food species specific nuggets or mixes.
• Hay timothy or meadow hay available at all times for rabbits and guinea pigs.
• Bedding soft, low dust options that are easy to spot clean.
• Bowls and bottles sturdy food bowls and drip resistant water bottles.
• Hideaway a safe place to rest and feel secure.
• Chews and toys wood chews, tunnels and forage toys for teeth and minds.
• Litter or tray for tidy corners where appropriate.
• Carrier for stress free trips to the vet.

Shop by pet

• Rabbits high fibre nuggets plus unlimited hay and fresh water.
• Guinea pigs vitamin C enriched food plus unlimited hay and small portions of leafy greens.
• Hamsters and gerbils size appropriate nuggets or mixes with deep bedding for burrowing.
• Rats and mice balanced nuggets and daily enrichment with ladders and chew toys.
• Chinchillas and degus very high fibre diets and bathing sand a few times per week.

Build your setup

• Eat species matched food measured with the pack guide, hay racks for constant access.
• Home roomy habitat with solid floors, safe bedding and a comfortable hide.
• Play tunnels, wheels for appropriate species, foraging toys and safe wood chews.
• Health nail care tools, gentle grooming brushes and first aid basics.
• Travel ventilated carrier and a small fleece or towel for comfort.

Quick nutrition rules

• Hay first rabbits and guinea pigs need hay available at all times.
• Vitamin C guinea pigs require daily vitamin C in their diet.
• Treats keep to ten percent or less of daily calories and use for training or foraging.
• Switch slowly mix new foods over seven to ten days.

Cleaning routine

• Spot clean daily remove wet patches and soiled bedding.
• Full refresh weekly wash the base with mild soap, rinse and dry before refilling.
• Water hygiene refresh bottles or bowls every day and scrub regularly.

Safety

• Choose species appropriate products and sizes.
• Avoid small parts for pets that chew. Replace worn toys and chews.
• Provide shade and ventilation. Keep habitats away from drafts and direct sun.
• See a vet if appetite, weight, droppings or coat change and do not settle.

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