Small Pet Care Hub

Care Guides for Guinea Pigs & Rabbits — Beginner to Advanced

Start with the basics, then work through health checks, common issues and preparedness. Choose your pet below to get started.

Important: These guides are educational and not a substitute for veterinary advice. If your pet isn’t eating, has breathing difficulty, or you’re worried, contact an experienced exotics vet promptly.
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Choose Your Pet

Pick a hub to get the right setup, care routines, and health guidance for your pet.

Guinea Pig Care Hub Setup basics → weekly health checks → common illnesses → handling → first aid & preparedness. Start here Rabbit Care Hub Setup basics → health checks → common issues → handling & transport → first aid. Start here

Quick start: new owners

  • Get the basics right first: space, ventilation, comfort, and a consistent routine. For guinea pigs, our Premium C&C cages provide plenty of room for exercise, enrichment and natural behaviours.
  • Monitor daily: eating, drinking, droppings, and normal behaviour.
  • Do a simple weekly check: weight, coat/skin, eyes/nose, and feet.
  • If something feels “off”, it’s always okay to contact an exotics vet for advice.

Where to go next

Guinea Pig Care Hub → Rabbit Care Hub → Boarding & Support → Contact Bree & Co →

If you’re building an indoor setup, start with your pet’s hub, then explore our Premium C&C cages for guinea pigs and shop shortcuts below.

When to See a Vet (Red Flags)

Small pets can deteriorate quickly. If you notice any of the signs below, contact an experienced exotics veterinarian.

Seek urgent vet advice if your pet:

  • Stops eating or eating reduces noticeably.
  • Has breathing difficulty, noisy breathing, or discharge from nose/eyes.
  • Has very few/no droppings, severe diarrhoea, or obvious distress.
  • Has blood present or appears unable to urinate.
  • Shows sudden collapse, seizures, or major behaviour changes.
Guinea Pig First Aid → Guinea Pig Health Guide → Contact Bree & Co →
Tip: If you’re travelling to a vet or boarding, keep the carrier secure, shaded, and well ventilated. Bring familiar food/hay where appropriate and monitor eating and droppings after travel.

Shop Essentials

Quick shortcuts to the categories most owners need for a safe, comfortable, and enriching setup.

Guinea Pig Essentials

Rabbit Essentials

Need help choosing the right setup?

If you’re unsure what fits your space or your pet’s needs, message us and we’ll point you to the right categories and guides.

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