Small-Pet Nutrition: 7 Things Worth Knowing

Rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters have one thing in common: their teeth never stop growing. Unlimited grass hay is not a side dish — it is the main course that keeps digestion moving and teeth worn down. Pellets are a supplement, not the staple, and colourful treat mixes are dessert at best.

Fresh water daily, a rotating cast of safe vegetables, and a vitamin C source for guinea pigs cover the essentials. Skip yoghurt drops and seed-heavy mixes; they are high in fat and low in everything your small pet actually needs.

Our small-pet shelf is arranged by species, so you can shop hay, bedding and chews without guessing. Ask us anything — small pets are our favourite rabbit hole.