Christmas Gifts for Small Pets

They might not hang up their own stocking, but the smallest members of the family can still have a present waiting on Christmas morning. Whether you’re shopping for a curious guinea pig, a rabbit who loves rearranging their toys or a hamster with a nose for treats, there are plenty of ways to include them in the festivities.

From woven chew toys to foraging finds and tasty stocking fillers, we’ve rounded up Christmas gifts for small pets to suit different personalities. Start with what your pet already enjoys, then choose something that brings a little variety to their day.

Jump to:

• Christmas Gifts for Guinea Pigs

• Christmas Gifts for Rabbits

• Christmas Gifts for Hamsters

• Festive Treats for Small Pets

Reviewed by Hannah Nott BVSc MRCVS

Which Christmas Gift Will Your Small Pet Enjoy?

Think about the toys and activities your pet returns to most often. Their everyday favourites can give you a few clues for the Christmas shopping list.

• For keen chewers: a suitable chew made from a different material offers a change from their usual favourites.

• For curious foragers: a toy with something tucked inside gives them food to search for.

• For treat enthusiasts: a species-appropriate treat makes a simple stocking filler.

Check that each gift suits your pet’s species and size, including any openings or attachments. Follow the feeding instructions for treats and food-filled toys, accounting for these alongside their usual diet.

Christmas Gifts for Guinea Pigs

For guinea pigs who come trotting over at the rustle of a packet, an edible stocking filler might be an easy choice. A new chew can also earn its place on the shopping list, particularly if they enjoy getting their teeth into different materials.

Rosewood Naturals Trio of Fun Medium Balls

Three balls and three textures to try. The Rosewood Naturals Trio of Fun Medium Balls includes one seagrass ball, one water hyacinth ball and one rattan ball, each measuring approximately 8cm across.

This set is worth considering if you’re still discovering which materials your guinea pigs prefer. Offer them in turn and see which becomes the favourite, whether they carefully nibble the edges or get straight to pulling it apart.

Oxbow Simple Rewards Carrot & Dill Baked Treats

A little packet of something tasty makes a straightforward guinea pig Christmas present. The Oxbow Simple Rewards Carrot & Dill Baked Treats combine Timothy hay with carrot and dill, with no added sugar or artificial colours.

The 60g pack is a small addition to their stocking, perhaps paired with a chew for a present with a little of both.

Science Selective Naturals Berry Loops

If you’re stocking up beyond Christmas morning, Science Selective Naturals Berry Loops come in a multipack of four 80g boxes. These high-fibre treats have no added sugar and are intended for guinea pigs and rabbits.

The multipack makes this a larger purchase than a single stocking filler, with separate boxes you can keep unopened until needed. It’s a great option if these are already a favourite in your household as it will last long beyond the festive period

Christmas Gifts for Rabbits

Some rabbits like to fling their toys across the floor; others prefer settling down to pull them apart. These Christmas gifts for rabbits offer a few different ways to keep busy, from a woven carrot to a miniature meadow.

Rosewood Naturals Banana Leaf Carrot Stuffer

A carrot with a difference, the Rosewood Naturals Banana Leaf Carrot Stuffer has a woven banana-leaf outer packed with corn-leaf stuffing. Rabbits can work on the shell and pull out the contents as they go.

Once the original stuffing has been removed, you can refill the outer with suitable feeding hay while it remains in good condition. How many refills you manage will depend on how determined your rabbits are to dismantle their present.

Rosewood Boredom Breaker Play Veg Flinging Fun Corn

For a rabbit who considers every toy part of an ongoing interior design project, the Rosewood Boredom Breaker Play Veg Flinging Fun Corn could be a good match.

Handwoven from corn leaf and bulrush, it’s designed for chewing, picking up and tossing. The elongated shape gives rabbits something to grip and move around, with no filling or preparation needed before they start rearranging.

Rosewood Naturals Nibble ’N’ Dig Meadow

The Rosewood Naturals Nibble ’N’ Dig Meadow brings a little patch of dried meadow to your rabbits’ space. Presented in a hay-coated tray, it contains grasses, herbs and edible flowers, with roots to uncover beneath the surface.

It’s a more substantial gift for rabbits who enjoy rummaging through forage. Place it somewhere dry with room to approach from different sides, allowing both rabbits access if they’re sharing.

For more ideas beyond the Christmas shopping list, explore our guide to rabbit toys and enrichment.

Christmas Gifts for Hamsters

Your hamster may sleep through the Christmas morning excitement, but their present can wait until they’re ready for their next evening adventure. A wooden chew or an occasional crunchy treat offers a small addition to their familiar routine.

Rosewood Naturals Double Woodroll

The Rosewood Naturals Double Woodroll combines a wooden gnaw with a vegetable-based filling. It offers a firmer chewing surface alongside something edible to work at.

If you offer the Woodroll loose, remove the metal hooks first, following the product instructions. Remember to account for the filling when deciding how many other treats to offer.

Little One Berries Treat Sticks

For an edible part of their stocking, Little One Berries Treat Sticks have an oven-baked, crunchy texture with a mixture of seeds, berries and other ingredients.

These are an occasional extra rather than a replacement for your hamster’s usual food. Check the ingredients and feeding guidance for your particular hamster, especially if they have specific dietary needs.

Festive Treats for Small Pets

If you’d like their present to have a Christmas twist, these seasonal options bring familiar treats into festive shapes.

Rosewood Naturals Winter Wreath

A wreath they’re allowed to nibble? That could earn a place on the list. The Rosewood Naturals Winter Wreath is made from meadow hay, finished with flower petals and a light dusting of coconut.

Suitable for rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, and degus, it offers an edible seasonal gift. Follow the product’s positioning instructions, paying attention to the hanging cord and metal clip.

Little One Christmas Tree Treat Toy

The Little One Christmas Tree Treat Toy is a tree-shaped edible gift made from meadow grasses, with flower petals and fruit, suitable for guinea pigs and rabbits

It brings a festive shape to a grass-based treat, while the header card has space for your pet’s name and the name of “Santa’s helper” if you’d like to personalise their present.

Little One Crunchy Man Christmas Treat Toy

For hamsters, rats, mice and gerbils, the Little One Crunchy Man Christmas Treat Toy adds a seasonal character to treat time.

Made with puffed wheat, corn and barley, this edible figure has a crunchy texture. It’s designed for the omnivorous pets listed, so keep this one off the rabbit and guinea pig shopping lists.

Whether you’re choosing a small stocking filler or a new foraging activity, browse our small pet enrichment toys and treats and chews to find a Christmas present that suits your pet.