Small Animal68 products
Hay, pellets, hutches, and supplies for rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, and more.
Small animal supplies cover the needs of rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, mice, hamsters, gerbils, ferrets, and chinchillas. Diet is the biggest category — hay is the number-one component of a rabbit or guinea pig diet and makes up 80% or more of what they should eat daily, with pellets and fresh vegetables making up the rest. Beyond food, the category covers bedding, cages and hutches, water bottles, exercise toys, and species-specific supplements. Oxbow dominates the Australian small-animal market with a full range of hays, pellets, and enrichment products.
Oxbow
Oxbow Western Timothy Hay
$46.87
$88.39Save up to $41.52
Oxbow
Oxbow Essentials Adult Rabbit Food
$21.99
$38.69Save up to $16.70
$9.77/kg
Oxbow
Oxbow Garden Select Rabbit Food Adult
$21.22
$42.89Save up to $21.67
$12.97/kg
Oxbow
Oxbow Orchard Grass Hay
$52.95
$90.49Save up to $37.54
Oxbow
Oxbow Simple Rewards Bell Pepper Treats
$8.55
$16.00Save up to $7.45
$105.00/kg
Oxbow
Oxbow Garden Select Guinea Pig Food Adult
$25.95
$10.00/kg
Oxbow
Oxbow Essentials Young Rabbit Pellets
$23.55
$37.79Save up to $14.24
Vetafarm
Vetafarm Rabbit Origins Small Animal Food
$44.98
$63.95Save up to $18.97
$7.38/kg
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Oxbow
Oxbow Simple Rewards Carrot And Dill Treats
$8.55
$16.00Save up to $7.45
$140.82/kg
Vetafarm
Vetafarm Ferret Origins
$36.99
$52.47Save up to $15.48
Vetafarm
Vetafarm Origins Dusting & Bathing Powder
$7.32
$12.50Save up to $5.18
Oxbow
Oxbow Harvest Stacks Timothy
$35.99
$50.79Save up to $14.80
Oxbow
Oxbow Botanical Hay
$19.55
$36.50Save up to $16.95
Back To Nature
Back 2 Nature Small Animal Bedding
$25.99
$39.00Save up to $13.01
Vetafarm
Vetafarm Rodent Origins
$19.97
$29.48Save up to $9.51
Vetafarm
Vetafarm Rabbit Origins Senior Rabbit Food
$20.97
$23.25Save up to $2.28
$13.98/kg
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Oxbow
Oxbow Timothy Treat
$8.45
$15.99Save up to $7.54
$211.25/kg
Oxbow
Oxbow Simple Rewards Timothy Treats
$10.50
$16.00Save up to $5.50
$105.00/kg
Oxbow
Oxbow Natural Science Multivitamin Supplement
$17.40
$32.32Save up to $14.92
Oxbow
Oxbow Simple Rewards Apple And Banana
$6.94
$15.99Save up to $9.05
Oxbow
Oxbow Oat Hay
$22.49
$29.00Save up to $6.51
Vetafarm
Vetafarm Origins Junior Rabbit Pellet Food
$23.54
$31.50Save up to $7.96
$15.69/kg
Vetafarm
Vetafarm Origins Rabbit Junior Food
$14.99
$27.00Save up to $12.01
$9.99/kg
Oxbow
Oxbow Harvest Stacks Carrot
$38.97
$52.00Save up to $13.03
Oxbow
Oxbow Natural Science Papaya Support
$18.80
$29.00Save up to $10.20
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Hay is the single most important purchase in this category. Rabbits and guinea pigs need unlimited access to high-quality grass hay — Timothy hay is the gold standard for adults, orchard grass suits picky eaters, and oaten hay is a budget-friendly option. Alfalfa hay is higher in calcium and protein, appropriate for growing or lactating animals but not for adult maintenance. Pellets should be species-specific, fed in measured amounts rather than free-fed. Guinea pigs need additional vitamin C because they can't synthesise it, unlike most other mammals. Ferrets are obligate carnivores with high-protein meat-based needs, completely different from the herbivore staples above.
In Australian homes, rabbits and guinea pigs are by far the most common small animals, with rats and mice popular as pocket pets and ferrets filling a smaller niche. Housing matters more than many owners realise — rabbits need significantly more space than standard 'rabbit hutches' provide, and guinea pigs need a minimum floor area per pig that most retailers undersell. Outdoor hutches in Australian summers need shade, airflow, and careful heat monitoring; indoor housing is safer in extreme weather and supports socialisation with the household.
How to choose
Start with hay if your animal is a rabbit or guinea pig — this is 80% of the diet and the single most important purchase. Timothy hay is the benchmark, oaten hay is a budget-friendly alternative, and alfalfa is for growing animals only. Pellets should be species-specific — rabbit pellets for rabbits, guinea pig pellets with added vitamin C for guinea pigs — and fed in measured amounts per the manufacturer's guide, not free-fed. Fresh vegetables and leafy greens round out the diet daily. For ferrets, everything changes: they need a high-protein meat-based diet, not herbivore pellets or hay. For rats and mice, quality rodent blocks are the base with small amounts of fresh food as supplements. Housing needs to match species-specific minimum sizes — usually larger than what's on the retail shelf. Bedding should be paper-based, never cedar or pine, which release oils harmful to respiratory systems.
Key considerations
Hay is the main diet
Rabbits and guinea pigs need unlimited hay, making up 80%+ of their diet. Pellets and vegetables are supplements.
Guinea pigs need vitamin C
Unlike rabbits, guinea pigs can't synthesise vitamin C. Use a guinea pig pellet with added C or supplement separately.
Ferrets are carnivores
Ferrets need high-protein meat-based food, not rabbit pellets or hay. Their diet is completely different from other small animals.
Paper bedding only
Cedar and pine shavings release oils harmful to small-animal respiratory systems. Paper-based bedding is the safe default.
Housing bigger than the shelf suggests
Retail 'rabbit hutches' are often too small for adult rabbits. Check species-specific minimum sizes before buying.
Frequently asked
What should I feed my rabbit?+
Unlimited Timothy hay as the base (80% of diet), a small measured amount of plain rabbit pellets (around a tablespoon per kg of rabbit per day for adults), and a daily serving of fresh leafy greens and safe vegetables. Avoid fruit and treats beyond small amounts — rabbit digestive systems are fibre-dependent, and high-sugar treats cause real digestive issues.
Can I feed my guinea pig rabbit pellets?+
No. Rabbit pellets don't contain vitamin C, which guinea pigs need in their daily diet. Guinea pigs share many feeding principles with rabbits (unlimited hay, leafy greens, measured pellets), but the pellet itself needs to be guinea pig-specific with added vitamin C — or supplement the C separately.
How big does a rabbit hutch need to be?+
Bigger than most retail hutches. RSPCA Australia recommends a minimum of 3m × 1.5m × 1m for a pair of rabbits — far larger than a typical 'starter' hutch. Rabbits are active animals that need room to hop, stretch upright, and run. Many owners build their own enclosures or use free-roaming indoor setups for this reason.
Are cedar or pine shavings safe bedding?+
No. Cedar and pine shavings release phenols and aromatic oils harmful to small-animal respiratory systems — rats and mice are especially sensitive. Safe alternatives are paper-based bedding such as Oxbow, Critter Care, or shredded newspaper, aspen shavings, or straw for rabbits and guinea pigs. Paper is the easiest default.
Do rabbits need vaccinations?+
Yes. Rabbits in Australia need calicivirus (RHDV) vaccinations — there are now multiple virus strains circulating, and unvaccinated rabbits can die quickly from infection. Your vet will recommend the current vaccine schedule. Guinea pigs don't have routine vaccinations in Australia but benefit from annual health checks and worming as recommended.