Small Pet Supplies
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Just-right essentials for rabbits, guinea pigs and other small pets — hideouts, grooming, harnesses and care products for happy, healthy little companions.
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Supreme Science Selective Supplements Vitamin C Care
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- Under 500g
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- Supreme / Science Selective
£6.99
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PawHut Wooden Outdoor Hideaway House with Ramp and Openable Roof — Natural
A raised fir hideaway with an asphalt roof, ramped front door and locking latch — a dry, dark shelter to sit inside a run for rabbits, guinea pigs or an outdoor cat.
£72.99
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PawHut Hamster & Gerbil Cage with Tubes, Platform, Hut and Accessories — Green
A 59cm wire cage for dwarf hamsters and gerbils, with connecting tubes, a raised platform, hut, ramps, food dish and bottle. Honest advice on the wheel size inside.
£77.99
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PawHut 2-in-1 Guinea Pig Cage & Playpen with Waterproof Floor
A 121cm guinea pig cage whose top lifts off to become an open playpen, with two connected areas, a waterproof Oxford floor, perch and ramp.
£84.99
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PawHut Small Animal Cage on Lockable Wheels with Hay Feeder and Platform — Green
An 89cm guinea pig and rat cage on four lockable wheels, with a 14cm-deep base tray, raised platform, ramp, hay feeder, water bottle and food dish.
£76.99
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Small pets brings together everything for rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters and similar animals: hay and pellets, bedding, water bottles and bowls, and cage accessories. Needs vary a fair amount between species, so it is worth checking a product is meant for your particular pet rather than assuming small pet means one-size-fits-all.
What the aisle covers
Food ranges from long-stem hay, such as Burgess Excel hay with marigold, to pellets and fresh forage mixes, alongside the bottles, dishes and treats that go with daily feeding. Bedding options include paper shavings and more natural bedding materials, chosen partly for comfort and partly for how easy they are to clean out regularly.
Accessories cover everything from a simple crystal water bottle to enrichment items like chew sticks, since small pets generally benefit from having something to gnaw and explore as much as larger pets do.
Hay is the foundation for rabbits and guinea pigs
For rabbits and guinea pigs specifically, hay should make up the majority of the diet, with pellets and fresh food as a smaller addition rather than the main event. This is a common area where new owners underestimate quantity, offering a small handful of hay alongside a large bowl of pellets rather than the other way round.
Fresh hay should be available at all times, not just topped up occasionally, since constant access supports healthy digestion and dental wear for both species.
Bedding and cleaning routine
A soft, absorbent bedding, changed regularly, keeps a hutch or cage comfortable and reduces odour far more effectively than an infrequent full clean-out. Spot cleaning the most soiled areas daily, with a fuller clean weekly, works well for most small pets and keeps ammonia build-up down between full changes.
Different species have different bedding preferences and sensitivities, so it is worth checking a product suits your specific pet rather than assuming any small animal bedding will do.
Species-specific needs matter
Rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters have genuinely different dietary and housing needs, despite often being grouped together under small pets. A diet or cage size right for a rabbit is not automatically right for a hamster, so it is worth checking product descriptions for the species intended.
The Rabbit Welfare Association and PDSA both publish detailed care guidance specific to rabbits, which is worth reading if you are new to keeping one, since rabbit care in particular has moved on a lot from older assumptions.
A little guidance
About small pets
Start with the species, because a rabbit, a guinea pig and a hamster need very different things. Rabbits and guinea pigs should eat mostly hay, so a hay rack and a bag of timothy such as Science Selective or Oxbow is the foundation of the shopping list. Hamsters and gerbils need deep bedding to burrow in, a solid wheel and plenty of floor space for exploring.
The sub-aisles split into the home and what goes inside it. Cages, homes and hides run from tubed hamster cages to playpens for rabbits, and bigger is almost always better. Bedding such as Carefresh suits burrowing species, but choose low-dust options for small lungs. Bottles, bowls and hay racks keep food and water clean, while chews and toys wear down teeth that never stop growing.
For feeding, pick a food made for your species and life stage, such as a junior or adult recipe, and treat anything sweet as an occasional extra. Guinea pigs need vitamin C in their diet, so they should not simply share a rabbit mix. Harnesses, carriers and grooming bits help with exercise and vet trips. Always follow the feeding guide on the pack.
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Common questions
What do small pets need in their home?
Enough space to move, suitable bedding, hides for security, chew or enrichment items and species-appropriate food and water — research each species, as needs vary widely.
Which bedding is safe?
Use dust-extracted, species-suitable bedding and avoid softwood shavings like cedar or pine for many small animals, as their oils can irritate airways.
Do small pets need company?
Many, such as rabbits and guinea pigs, are social and do best in compatible pairs or groups, while some species prefer to live alone — check the needs of your particular pet.
How much hay should rabbits and guinea pigs eat?
Hay should make up the bulk of their diet and be available all day, as the chewing keeps teeth worn and digestion moving. Pellets and fresh greens are smaller extras. Follow the feeding guide on your chosen food and ask a vet if you are unsure about portions.
How big should a cage or hutch be?
As large as your space allows. Small pets need room to run, stand up, hide and stretch out, and a cage sold for one animal is often a minimum rather than a target. Rabbits and guinea pigs in particular do better with a run or playpen attached.
Can I use the same food for rabbits and guinea pigs?
It is better not to. Guinea pigs cannot make their own vitamin C and need it added to their food, while rabbit mixes are not formulated for that. Choose a food labelled for your species and check the label for the life stage.
Are harnesses safe for small pets?
A well-fitted harness can allow supervised outdoor time, but it is no substitute for a secure run. Check the fit by making sure you can slide two fingers under the straps, introduce it indoors first, and never leave a small pet tethered unattended.
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