Breeding small animals can come with a host of complications and can be very dangerous. Especially if the mother is too young or too old. It is always best not to and we recommend that the breeding of pets like hamsters, gerbils, rabbits and guinea pigs is NOT undertaken unless by a very well informed and experienced breeder. Non-breeding pets are likely to go on to have lovely long, happy and healthy lives if cared for well. They certainly don’t need to be bred from, in fact if you take into consideration the risks faced by pregnant animals, it is certainly best not to put them into that situation.

Although we don’t sell our pets for breeding purposes, we believe education is key to good animal welfare and long happy lives for our pets. Before you purchase a pet we advise that you read up about the species you are considering and learn as much about them as possible. If you pop in to one of our stores, a friendly member of staff will be more than happy to advise you about the care and welfare needs of the animals we sell.

If you have pets that you believe could very well be pregnant it is advisable to have a veterinary surgeon confirm your doubts. They will also be able to give you time frame for their gestation period and advise you further.