Beaphar Small Animal Range

Just got a new companion?

A small animal's life starts with Beaphar

You have bought your new furry friend home, but what now? Give them the best start possible, for a happy, healthy and thriving pet.

With the Beaphar range, we have got you covered, taking care of your pet throughout their lifetime. Whether you're a fond rabbit owner or the carer of a tiny Syrian hamster, the Beaphar Small Animal Range has all the products you need.

Check out our guides to help you get on the right track. #startswithbeaphar

Beaphar Small Animal Care Guides

Gerbil Care Guide

Gerbils are fascinating to watch, and have fast and energetic nature. Mainly nocturnal but still active throughout the day, they make great pets for older children. Wild gerbils live in desert conditions so naturally conserve food and water, meaning they produce little waste so owners often find them cleaner and less smelly than other rodents. Captive gerbils have a lifespan of up to 4 years (or longer), so make ideal long-term family pets.

Guinea Pig Care Guide

Guinea pigs are sociable, chatty animals that originate from the Andes in South America. Although naturally shy, they can be tamed quite easily and very rarely bite, making them an ideal first pet for young children. Living between 4-8 years, guinea pigs are a wonderful family pet, which can be kept either indoors or outdoors.

Hamster Care Guide

Hamsters make a lovely addition to any family, and are particularly good for those with limited space but unlimited love. Ranging in size from Syrian hamsters to smaller dwarf hamsters, they are mostly nocturnal but incredibly active when awake. They may only be small, but through gentle handling and taming you can forge a strong and loving bond with your hamster. Hamsters have an average lifespan of 2-3 years.

Rabbit Care Guide

Rabbits make great family pets due to their sociable nature, and are ideal for older children and adults. With an average lifespan of 8–12 years, keeping rabbits as pets requires a large commitment, but offers huge rewards, with strong, long-lasting bonds being built between pet and owner. While traditionally kept outdoors, the number of house rabbits has increased in recent years, making rabbits an even more accessible pet to those with limited outdoor space.

Rat Care Guide

Rats are highly intelligent and with regular handling can even be taught to do simple tricks, so can make ideal pets for older children. Although rats sleep a lot during the day they aren’t fully nocturnal, and enjoy human company during the day and evening. Contrary to popular opinion rats are very clean animals, and with the correct care their enclosures can be virtually odourless. On average, rats live for between 2-2 ½ years.

Top tips for small animal care

Like all pets, we have to give our small furries the correct care so they can live an enriched and fulfilling life. We've put together the key elements of their care below to help you out.