Otodine Dog & Cat Ear Cleaner, Ear Wash Solution for Wax & Odour, 100 ml | Ear Cleaning Solution With Chlorhexidine & Tris-ED

Overview

We keep ICF Otodine Dog & Cat Ear Cleaner, Ear on our dog essentials shelf alongside 49 others, and rank it on rating, review volume and live price rather than on the brand. The manufacturer puts it this way: A liquid ear wash that floods the canal to loosen and lift out built-up wax and debris that surface wipes can't reach, helping cut the odour that comes with dirty ears. Otodine's patented dual-ingredient cleansing solution is the same formula trusted by vets and groomers worldwide for routine ear hygiene in dogs and cats. That is the maker talking, not us, so read it as a claim rather than a finding. It holds 4.6 out of 5 on Amazon from 14,455 ratings. Where that leaves it next to the rest of the shelf is set out below.

How it compares on the dog essentials shelf

We track 50 rated dog essentials products, and the middle of that pack scores 4.6 out of 5. This one is on 4.6. That sits mid-table. Ratings this close together don't decide anything on their own, so weigh pack size, price per unit and the specifics below instead.

14,455 people rated it, where the shelf median is 8,791. Enough reviews to trust the direction, not enough to close the question.

The shelf runs from £1.40 to £38.00 and the midpoint is about £11.99. On price, this one is in the top third. It costs more than most while rating around the middle, so the extra money needs to be buying something specific: pack size, brand you trust, or a detail below that matters to you.

Worked out from the 50 dog essentials products we track, not from the brand's own claims. How we rank →

Key features, as the manufacturer lists them

Taken from the product listing via Amazon's product API. These are the seller's claims, not our test results.

• FLUSHES DEEP IN THE EAR CANAL - A liquid ear wash that floods the canal to loosen and lift out built-up wax and debris that surface wipes can't reach, helping cut the odour that comes with dirty ears.
• CHLORHEXIDINE & TRIS-EDTA FORMULA - Otodine's patented dual-ingredient cleansing solution is the same formula trusted by vets and groomers worldwide for routine ear hygiene in dogs and cats.
• NO-STING & GENTLE - A non-stinging solution that's gentle enough for regular use, including on puppies, kittens, and pets with sensitive ears, and leaves no greasy or messy residue around the ear.
• SIMPLE TO USE AT HOME - Fill the ear canal, massage the base of the ear for about a minute to break up debris, then wipe away loosened material with cotton wool. Also cleans the ear flap and surrounding skin. Use once or twice daily as needed.
• FOR DOGS, CATS & SMALL PETS - One trusted ear cleaner for multi-pet households, ideal for breeds prone to wax buildup, floppy-eared dogs, and pets that shake their heads or scratch at dirty ears.

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