Nutraotic Ear Cleaning Solution 225ml

The Nutraotic ear cleaner is Nutravet’s veterinary-strength cleaning solution for dogs and cats, supplied in a 225ml bottle. It cleans and dries the ear canal, softens wax, lifts everyday grime and leaves a fresh cucumber and melon scent behind. The formula is gentle enough for routine use, which matters for breeds that need their ears looked after every week rather than once in a blue moon.

Why owners choose the Nutraotic ear cleaner

Ears are warm, dark and easy to neglect. Regular cleaning keeps wax and debris from building up, and it gives you a weekly chance to spot a problem early.

• Gently cleans and dries the ear canal
• Softens ear wax so it lifts away instead of packing down
• Helps reduce wax build-up with consistent use
• Reduces ear odours
• Aloe vera cleanses and moisturises rather than stripping the skin
• Non-irritating and safe for daily use
• Fresh cucumber and melon scent

What is in it

Nutravet lists the following key components:

• Aloe vera – moisturises and soothes the ear.
• Salicylic acid – helps lift wax and dead skin.
• Tetrasodium EDTA – supports the antimicrobial action of the blend.
• Vitamin E – an antioxidant.
• Benzoic acid – provides anti-bacterial and anti-fungal support.
• Denatured alcohol – helps the canal dry after cleaning.

How to use it

• Apply the solution directly into the ear, or onto a cotton pad or a Nutraotic ear cleaning wipe.
• Massage the base of the ear gently so the solution works through the canal.
• Let your pet shake, then wipe away the loosened debris from the outer ear.
• Use a fresh pad or wipe for the second ear.
• Never push cotton buds down into the canal.

Nutravet notes the bottle can be decanted into a syringe if that suits your pet better. Follow the label and any instructions your vet has given you.

Cats usually need a lighter touch than dogs. Wrapping a cat loosely in a towel leaves the head free while keeping the paws out of the way, and a second pair of hands helps enormously. Similarly, nervous dogs do better standing on the floor than lifted onto a table.

Who it is for

Dogs and cats, including puppies and kittens. It is a cleaning product, not a medicine, and it will not treat an ear infection. Stop and ring your vet if you see discharge, marked redness, swelling, a strong smell, head shaking or any sign of pain. Nutravet advises against use where the eardrum may be perforated unless your vet says otherwise, and the product is not formulated to eradicate ear mites.

Which pets need regular ear cleaning

Some ears need weekly attention, others barely need any. The regulars tend to be:

• Dogs with heavy, drop ears, such as spaniels and hounds.
• Dogs with hair growing in the ear canal, including many poodle crosses.
• Dogs that swim, or that are bathed often.
• Pets with a history of wax build-up.
• Working dogs coming home from long days in mud, grass seed and undergrowth.

Making ear cleaning easier

Most pets object to how ear cleaning starts, not to the cleaning itself. Do it after a walk, when your pet is tired. Have everything ready before you begin: bottle open, pads to hand, towel down. Warm the bottle briefly in your hands, because cold liquid in an ear is unpleasant. Keep the session short and finish with something good. If your pet already dreads it, spend a few days simply handling the ears without cleaning at all.

What to expect after cleaning

A normal clean is undramatic. Your pet shakes, some brown or waxy debris comes out onto the pad, and the outer ear looks cleaner within a minute or two. Because the formula helps the canal dry, the ear should not feel wet for long.

Some head shaking straight afterwards is expected. However, shaking that carries on for hours, scratching that breaks the skin, or an ear that becomes hot and red is not normal. Stop cleaning in that case and ring your vet.

With regular use, most owners find each session produces less debris than the last. As a result, a weekly routine often becomes a fortnightly one.

When to speak to your vet

Cleaning helps you spot problems early, which is half its value. Book an appointment rather than cleaning if you see:

• Yellow, green or bloody discharge, or a strong yeasty smell.
• Redness, swelling, heat, or an ear canal that looks narrowed.
• Persistent head shaking, tilting, or scratching at one ear.
• Obvious pain when you touch the ear base.
• Dark, crumbly debris resembling coffee grounds, which can suggest mites.
• Loss of balance, or a change in hearing.

In addition, ask your vet before cleaning if your pet has ever had a ruptured eardrum or ear surgery.

Storage

Keep the cap on and store the bottle in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, out of reach of children and pets. Use it by the best-before date printed on the label.

Product information

• Format: liquid ear cleaning solution
• Pack size: 225ml bottle
• Species: dogs and cats
• Scent: cucumber and melon
• Manufacturer: Nutravet

Nutraotic ear cleaner FAQs

How often should I clean my pet’s ears? It depends on the animal. Floppy-eared and swimming dogs often need it weekly; many cats need it rarely. Ask your vet what suits yours.

Can I use it on a puppy or kitten? Yes, Nutravet lists it as suitable for puppies and kittens as well as adults.

Will it sting? The formula is designed to be non-irritating. An already sore or inflamed ear may still react, so get it checked before cleaning.

Does it treat an ear infection? No. It is a cleaner. Infections need veterinary diagnosis and treatment.

Can I use it with the Nutraotic wipes? Yes, the solution and the wipes are made to work together.

How much should I use? Follow the label. Broadly, enough to fill the canal so that massaging the ear base produces an audible squelch, then let your pet shake the excess out.

Can I do both ears with the same pad? No. Use a fresh pad or wipe for the second ear so nothing transfers across.

Should I clean before or after a bath? Afterwards is usually better, because water in the canal is exactly what you want to shift and dry.

My dog swims most days. Is weekly enough? Possibly not. Many owners of swimming dogs clean after each swim, but check the routine with your vet.

Do I need to pluck the hair from the ear canal first? Not necessarily, and plucking can irritate some ears. Ask your vet or groomer what suits your dog’s breed.

How long does a 225ml bottle last? That depends on ear size and how often you clean. A small dog cleaned fortnightly gets far more sessions from a bottle than a large spaniel cleaned weekly.

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