Small Pet Ear & Eye Care — Clean, Soothe, Protect

Keep rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, rats, mice and chinchillas comfortable with simple, species-aware care. Curated by Canine & Co for South African homes, this collection focuses on gentle cleansers, saline eye care, soft wipes & pads and low-dust habitat tweaks that help prevent irritation and keep little faces fresh.

What you’ll find

• Ear care: Species-safe ear cleansers for outer-ear wipe-downs; cotton pads and applicators sized for small pets.
• Eye care: Saline rinses, tear-stain wipes and soothing gels for delicate eye areas.
• Grooming helpers: Fine combs, round-tip scissors and powders for tidy, low-irritation fringe trims.
• Dust-bath supplies (where suitable): Chinchilla/hamster bath sand and sturdy bath houses for clean, dry coats.
• Habitat add-ons: Low-dust bedding, unscented cleaners and soft towels to support daily hygiene.

Pick by pet

• Rabbits & Guinea Pigs: Wipe the outer ear only; for tear tracks, use daily eye wipes from the inner corner outward and keep fringe trimmed. Persistent eye discharge in rabbits can relate to dental roots—monitor closely.
• Hamsters: Saline and soft pads for occasional crust; avoid over-wetting. Provide a sand bath (not water baths) for coat care.
• Rats & Mice: Red staining around eyes/nose (porphyrin) often signals stress or irritation—clean gently with saline and improve ventilation/low-dust bedding.
• Chinchillas: Offer dust baths 2–4× weekly; if eyes look irritated, pause dust baths and use gentle wipes until settled.

Simple care routine

• Weekly face check: Look for redness, discharge, head tilt or squinting; weigh pets to catch early issues.
• Ears: Moisten a pad with ear cleaner; wipe the pinna and folds only. Do not insert swabs into the canal.
• Eyes: Use a fresh pad per eye; wipe from inner corner outward; trim long fringe with round-tip scissors.
• Habitat support: Low-dust bedding, unscented cleaners and steady airflow (no drafts). Keep hay racks up off the floor for herbivores.

Safety notes

• No human meds: Avoid human eye drops/ear products unless an exotics vet prescribes them.
• No Q-tips in canals: Never probe inside ears; surface clean only.
• Fragrance-free: Skip perfumed sprays and essential oils near habitats.
• Dust-bath timing: Keep sessions to 10–15 minutes; remove the bath afterward to limit airborne dust.
• Introduce slowly: Patch-test new wipes/topicals; stop if redness or discomfort appears.

When to see an exotics vet

• Strong odour from ears, thick discharge, persistent head tilt or loss of balance.
• Squinting, cloudy/blue cornea, frequent tearing, closed eye, or pus-like discharge.
• Porphyrin staining that persists after cleaning, reduced appetite, lethargy or weight loss.

Use filters to choose by species, format and price. Order online for fast delivery anywhere in South Africa—then keep small-pet ears and eyes clean, comfortable and healthy with gentle, routine care.