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Choosing a Small Animal as a Pet

When choosing your new pet, it is important to consider things like their size [so how much space will they need], how active they are, what they like to eat and when they come out to play. Some animals are nocturnal which means they will sleep all day, while others need lots of space in to run around.

Our Popular Pets section will talk you through some of the most common small animals that you might consider keeping as a pet, and provide you with some simple care advice to help you make the right decision. Our Pet Care Advisors will be on hand to answer all your questions, so drop into your local store to find out more.

Petmania Rabbit

Where to get Your Small Animal?

At Petmania we work with quality breeders to ensure make a wide selection of small animals available to you. Please check with your local store to find out what we currently have available.

For specialist pet owners, if you are looking for a particular species, please speak with your local store manager.

Petmania Livestock Guarantee

Animal wellbeing is our top priority so we are confident that all our pets are happy and healthy. In the unlikely event that your new pet becomes ill within 7 days of taking him home, please return him to the store for a health check.


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