Small animals kept on wood shavings or fed rough hay pick up minor eye irritation more often than owners expect - it's rarely serious, but it's uncomfortable enough to be worth treating quickly.

This is an eye gel containing vitamin A and carbomer, applied as a single drop directly onto the surface of the eye without letting the tube touch it. Beaphar say it soothes and relieves dry, irritated eyes and helps protect and repair the eye's surface. It's used up to three times a day, repeated every four hours if needed, and suitable for cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs and other small animals of all ages and weights.

• 5G tube
• Contains vitamin A and carbomer
• Apply as a single drop directly to the eye surface
• Use up to three times a day, every four hours if needed
• Once opened, use within 28 days
• Suitable for cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs and other small animals, all ages and weights

When to see a vet instead. Beaphar's own advice is that if symptoms haven't cleared within two days, it's time to see a vet - this gel is for soothing minor irritation, not for diagnosing or treating whatever's actually causing it.

Who it's for: owners of small animals prone to minor eye irritation from bedding or hay dust, who want something on hand for the odd sore or watery eye.