Small Pet Starter Kits
Small pets are too often sold short on space and stimulation. A proper starter setup — sized to welfare guidance — gives a hamster, rabbit or guinea pig a home they can actually thrive in.
Guinea Pig Cage Hammock
A cosy hanging hammock that gives guinea pigs and rats a snug place to nap.
Large Chinchilla And Small Pet Cage
A spacious multi-level cage giving chinchillas and small pets room to climb and play.
Silent Large Hamster Running Wheel
A whisper-quiet exercise wheel that keeps small pets active day and night.
Small Pet Hanging Branch Toy
A cosy hanging branch perch and toy for sugar gliders, ferrets and guinea pigs.
Hamster Exercise Ball 20cm
Lets your hamster roam and exercise safely around the home in a clear rolling ball.
Disposable Cage Tray Liner Bags
Easy-fit liner bags line cage and pull-out trays so you can lift out mess in one quick, hygienic motion.
Rabbit Ear Pet Bowl Feeder Set
A charming rabbit-ear feeder stand with a stainless steel bowl for tidy small-pet meals.
Rabbit Dry-Cleaning Grooming Foam
A no-rinse grooming foam that gently cleans and freshens your rabbit's coat between full washes, no water needed.
Start with the right home
Housing is the make-or-break: a [hamster cage](/hamster-cages) with a deep base for burrowing, or a [rabbit hutch](/rabbit-hutches) connected to a [run](/rabbit-runs) for daily exercise. Most pet-shop cages are too small — size to welfare guidance, not the box.
Then layer in [safe bedding](/hamster-bedding), a correctly-sized solid wheel for hamsters, and [enrichment toys](/rabbit-toys) for chewing and foraging. Our [small pets hub](/hub/small-pets) covers each species in detail.
The essentials checklist
Beyond housing: a water bottle or bowl, a food dish, a hideaway for security, safe chew toys, and species-appropriate food (hay is the bulk of a rabbit or guinea pig’s diet). Avoid pine and cedar shavings — paper-based bedding is safer.
Remember the social side: rabbits and guinea pigs are companion animals and should not live alone, while Syrian hamsters must live solo.
Everything here is chosen to be genuinely useful in everyday life with your pet — quality-checked, fairly priced and shipped tracked across the UK. For any health concern, your vet is always the best first port of call.
Common questions
What do I need to set up for a hamster?
A large cage with a deep base for burrowing, paper-based bedding, a correctly-sized solid wheel, a water bottle, a food dish, a hideaway and safe chew toys.
What does a rabbit starter setup need?
A spacious hutch connected to a secure run, safe bedding and hay, a water source, a hide, a litter tray and chew toys — plus a companion, as rabbits should not live alone.
Why are pet-shop cages often too small?
Many are built to a price and a shelf size, not to welfare guidance. Always check the recommended minimum floor space for the species and buy bigger where you can.
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