The first time I saw Degus was in a pet store a good few years back. I remember three of them running around on this large wheel in their cage and they just looked very playful, energetic and happy. I spent a good twenty minutes just watching them on this wheel and got much entertainment from doing so! Naturally, when I got my four Degus I wanted to give them a nice big wheel as well. I originally gave them the big wheel from my old rat cage however it soon became apparent they would need a new one. They tried so hard to run on it bless them but their little feet just kept falling through the metal bars which made this wheel. So I headed off to Pets At Home to ...  Read the complete review

In my flat there is a lovely cage which house three sweet little rats. The three of them are very different indeed, one is hyperactive, always climbing about, gathering food etc, the second is a big lazy rat who hardly moves unless it is for food - or to move neatly arranged bedding about and push it out between the bars; the third a quiet and gentle soul who is very considered in everytihng she does and who likes peace and quiet and calm. We let them out of the cage as often as we can and have a paddling pool we setup with lots of toys and food and shelter for them so they can feel safe, play and eat and give their little legs a stretch and get some ...  Read the complete review

I got the Savic Giant Rolly Wheel and Stand for my daughters chinchilla to exercise in its cage when she is out of the house - and I'm terrified of the chinchilla and so I most certainly won't let it out when she's not there! This wheel came highly recommended from the staff at Pets At Home who assured me that it was suitable for chinchilla use and that it was the best wheel design. It cost me £16.99 from the store (which was reduced from £20.99 at the time). The dimensions of the wheel are 27.5 x 27.5 x 27.5cm which is fairly large and so its important that you make sure the cage is big enough. Our cage was plenty big enough . Attaching the wheel ...  Read the complete review

I bought this wheel from Pets at Home in the hope that it would allow my rats to get a bit of exercise on the days when I wasn't able to let them out of their cage. Unfortunately it hasn't exactly been a resounding success! The wheel cost £16.99, and was the only wheel they had in stock that was a suitable size for rats (if the wheel is too small, it can damage their backs). If I had been sensible I would have done some research online first and probably would have made a different choice, but I was impatient! The wheel is 27.5cm in diameter, so if you still plan to buy it after reading this review, make sure you have a space in your cage where ...  Read the complete review

The first of these wheels I bought from Pets at Home was cracked when I got it home and removed it from the packaging but I took it back and they replaced it. The second and third wheels were set up inside the cage for my degus to run in about 4 months ago. The wheel comes with a stand so it can be used freestanding (e.g in a play area) or attached to the cage. One of the wheels is still fine but one has broken. My degus must have run a bit too enthusiastically and the plastic turning mechanism has snapped. It would still go round but in a really wonky way so I have removed it from the cage. It does seem to me a major flaw that the turning ...  Read the complete review