VetWELL Ear Cleaner for Dogs and Cats - Otic Rinse for Infections and Controlling Ear Infections and Odor in Pets - 8 oz (Cucumber Melon)

Very happy

**Updating again after almost 3 years of use** I am still using this product after my dog’s baths and after his grooming appointments. It continues to work exactly as I expect. I actually can’t remember the last time my dog had an ear infection but it was before we began cleaning his ears with this. My dog was diagnosed with allergies and even his dermatologist commented that his ears look great. I attribute a lot of this to diligent cleaning using this product. *another update* Almost 1 year of using this to keep my dog’s ears clean and fresh and I have no complaints! I do use this after his weekly baths at home, and when he comes home from his monthly grooming. I have figured out that the best wipe is a finger gauze for makeup removal or just a regular gauze that I can wrap around my pointer finger. That, combined with weekly use of this solution, has been what has kept my dog’s ears squeaky clean. *update* It’s now been 3 months of regular use and I’m so happy my dog’s ears are still clean, pink, soft and odor-free. There is absolutely no buildup and he rarely scratches his ears anymore. *original review* I have a shih tzu who had chronic ear infections and smelly yeast. Despite monthly professional grooming and good home care I couldn’t get it under control. Around 5 days after a bath his ears wound start to smell. The money spent at the vet and the constant itching were so frustrating because we really try hard to keep him clean and healthy. After this most recent ear infection, the vet recommended an ear cleaner that includes a drying agent. I had been using a ketoconazole flush provided by the vet. I bought this to try because the ingredients were similar to what the vet showed me in the office. I used it daily for a week, then every other day. It’s been almost a month and his ears are very clean and odor free. It’s the longest he’s gone without smelling foul. I really hope this continues to work because so far I’m very happy with the results.

Helped with my cat’s ear mites problem. Also, smells great. Now I’m using it once a week and it helps me to keep his ears clean

Wow! I was skeptical that this stuff would work, but I was willing to give just about anything a try. The short of it: This worked wonders on my dog, Hannah, and I highly recommend it. I wish I had taken before, during, and after pics, but my rescue girl is super shy and sensitive and would not have sat still for me to photograph her ear. She was severely abused and I have only had her for 8 months. Baby steps. The Long story: I have a rescue German Shepherd who is highly prone to a yeast infection in just her left ear. I had it all cleared up, and then accidentally ordered her the wrong bag of food, (her yeast infection and other issues are food related) and the infection started back up. I typically have to get rid of it by feeding her only cooked chicken with veggies, and cleaning it several times daily with coconut oil and apple cider vinegar. This time, the natural remedies weren't working, and since she had scratched her ear pretty good, I didn't want to use the acv because it burns. Her ear was smelly and very moist, despite me wiping it out several times daily. I was a little nervous that this stuff would burn, as it has alcohol in it, but I read a comment that the amount of alcohol is very small and it is to keep the ear dry. I just have to say: this stuff worked miracles on my Hannah. Within the first day, I could see a huge difference! By day 3, it looked almost completely cleared up. She ended up getting into a bite or two of the food she shouldn't be eating because I didn't pick up the leftovers from our other dog fast enough, so it started to flare back up, but I have been even more diligent about her not getting into that food. As a side note: I have been doing this once daily because Hannah is very, very timid about people touching her ears, especially if they hurt or are bothering her. Also, she had already given herself a blood blister from shaking her head so hard. I wanted to minimize her head shaking to let the blister heal and not keep popping open and causing her more pain and anxiety. Because this stuff is so easy to apply, and it doesn't burn or hurt her, she is beginning to be ok with me doing this treatment, so I may be able to do the recommended twice a day. The ear wash has a pleasant scent that I was not expecting. It smells almost like cucumber melon. While I typically do not reach for scented items, this one isn't over powering or overly perfumed. And at least it doesn't smell medicinal! I highly recommend this ear wash if you have a dog or cat with problem ears. Of course, I also recommend you try to get to the underlying cause with your vet, so you don't need to use this continuously over the course of your pet's life! I purchased this with my own money and have no affiliation with anyone who sells, makes, or promotes this ear wash. I rely on reviews from real people, and I hope this has helped anyone in any way at all. Have a great day!

My poor baby just had the ugliest inner ears, I hate saying this! We live in New Mexico and dust settles in my cats' ears. The scent of this product is really light and friendly! It didn't bother or scare away my girl at all, I was so relieved at that point! I squirt a 1/2 t or so onto a round cotton cosmetic pad and folded the pad twice. Loosely, of course, so that the tip couldn't hurt her. From there, I put my index figure in the shaped pad and gently rubbed the places that were dirty. I'd replace the pad when it had gotten soiled. I think, the first time out, I used about 4 pads/ear. She was such a good sport, it must have been a great relief for her. Now that she associates this routine with relief and a reasonable duration, keeping her ears clean will be easy peasy. Great product!