Small Furry Friends
There is always a good selection of small friendly animals at The Pet Shop. They do their very best to obtain them from local breeders. These include:
Hamsters
The UK's most popular small pet animal! They are cute, friendly and amusing. They are low maintenance and are ideal for a ‘first pet'.
Gerbils
Very active little pets that love to burrow in sand. They live in family groups so are best purchased in pairs or more. They are better to watch than they are to handle and are easy to keep.
Rats
Rats make fantastic pets for both adults and children. They are loving, friendly and lots of fun! They are highly intelligent and can be easily trained.
Guinea Pigs
Are great for children as it is rare for a Guinea Pig to bite. Although they can be quite nervous they often have a cheeky nature and can be very vocal. They are community animals so it is best for them to be in pairs, and they love cuddles.
Rabbits
Are very popular small pet animals. It is becoming increasingly popular for them to be kept indoors as they can be easily litter trained! When considering a rabbit as a pet it is important to remember that they need regular injections against myxomatosis and V.H.D.
Chinchillas
These are tiny creatures from South America. They are fascinating to keep and are very affectionate, lively and charming animals.
 | FoodsAlthough we are only little we can be fussy little devils! To keep us happy and our bellies full there is a good selection of foods to choose from:- Burgess. |
If you have a particularly fussy little friend who leaves a lot of his or her dinner, a complete food is highly recommended. In fact these foods are recommended by vets because they ensure that your pet gets all the goodness out of the meal, not just the best bits!
These include:-
- Supa Excel
- Supreme Selective
- James Wellbeloved (for ferrets)
Treats
Us little animals just love the odd treat. At The Pet Shop they understand that you want to tickly the taste buds of your little pet and spoil them rotten! In store there is a massive selection of treats that are constantly being updated and added to.
- Popcorn
- Sweetcorn
- Fruit Mixes
- Treat sticks
- Yogurt Drops
- Flavoured Biscuits
Cages & Accessories
From luxury apartments to good value cages, there are plenty of new homes for you to choose from:-
- Rat cages
- Hamster cages
- Rabbit/Guinea Pig hutches
- Pens and runs
- Chinchilla cages
- Gerbil habitats
- Indoor Rabbit/Guinea pig cages
Bedding
To ensure that your little one is kept clean and warm they need to have their homes cleaned regularly. The Pet Shop provides a good stock of bedding:-
- Woodchip
- Hay
- Timothy Hay
- Straw
- Readigrass
- Wood based Litters
- Carefresh Bedding
- Paper Based Back 2 Nature (we recommend this and use it in store)
- Soft Paper Bedding
- Soft Wool Bedding
All to keep your little ones snug as a bug in a rug!
Toys
To keep our boredom at bay toys are a must have! These keep us stimulated, happy and out of mischief. It's also a great way to bond with us and very entertaining for you to watch.
- Balls
- Tunnels
- Dumb-bells
- Treat Balls
- Tunnels
- Rattles
- Exercise Balls
To keep our little teeth and claws nice and trim, it is also important to provide us with a selection of wooden toys and gnaws.
Treatments
To keep us fighting fit and strong, giving your little one supplements and vitamins is well worth considering. Also to avoid unwanted visitors or get rid of them - flea drops, shampoos and powders are a must have! For more advice on what's right for your little pet, please contact the shop where a member of staff will happily advise you.