Here at Charter Vets we see a wide variety of small furry animals including rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets and rodents.

Choosing a small furry pet can be a great experience, especially for young children. They have a cute little animal to adore, whilst learning about the responsibilities of pet ownership. Rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, gerbils, hamsters, chinchillas, rats, mice and other small furries require a lot of looking after so before you take your new pet home, it’s important to make sure whoever will be looking after it understands what’s involved.

Whether you already have a small furry pet or are considering getting one, here our vets and veterinary nurses have put together some basic advice about caring for them…