Small animals
Small animals care
Species-specific housing, hay, bedding and enrichment for smaller pets.
Care pages
Small animals topics
Pick the exact pet when care differs. Keep it broad when it does not.
Small animalsChinchillasChinchillas need cool temperatures, large vertical housing, constant hay and carefully selected chew-safe enrichment.Open care page Small animalsHamstersHamsters need deep bedding, a large uninterrupted floor area, a correctly sized wheel and low-stress handling.Open care page Small animalsGuinea pigsGuinea pigs are social herbivores that need companionship, vitamin C, hay and generous floor space.Open care page Small animalsRabbitsRabbits need bonded companionship, constant hay, space to run and housing that supports natural behaviours.Open care page Small animalsRatsRats are intelligent, social animals that need companions, climbing, enrichment and regular health checks.Open care page Small animalsMiceMice need secure housing, deep substrate, nesting material and plenty of small-scale enrichment.Open care page Small animalsFerretsFerrets are active carnivores needing secure housing, companionship, play and informed veterinary care.Open care page