Vet's Best
Vet's Best Dog Ear Relief Wash, Alcohol-Free (16 oz)
This is a researched pick — specs, prices, and owner reviews compared; not physically tested. Listing and price recorded Aug 6, 2026; confirm the current price on Amazon before buying. How we decide
Our verdict
👂 Best for Ear Care
The tradeoff: For routine maintenance only — an actual ear infection needs a vet, not a cleaner.
+ What it gets right
- + Alcohol-free and no-sting — usable on an already sore ear
- + Controls wax, debris, odour, and itching
- + Gentle enough for routine weekly use
- + 16 oz bottle lasts a long time
− Where it falls short
- − Head shaking, pain, or discharge means a vet visit, not a wash
- − Never use it if the eardrum may be ruptured
- − The application is messy however careful you are
Key specs
- size
- 16 oz
- alcohol free
- Yes
- no sting
- Yes
- targets
- Wax, debris, odor, itching
Why this pick won
Alcohol-free and no-sting, which is what makes it usable on the ear that already hurts — alcohol-based cleaners burn inflamed tissue and teach a dog to fight you next time. Routine cleaning removes the wax and debris that let infections take hold, particularly in floppy-eared and swimming dogs.
Full specifications
As published by the manufacturer on the retailer listing, read August 6, 2026. Specs change without notice — confirm anything critical on the listing before you buy.
- Product Dimensions
- 2.5 x 2.5 x 8.5 inches; 1.05 pounds
- Manufacturer
- OUT! International
- Unit Count
- 16 Fluid Ounces
- Included Components
- no components
- Item Weight
- 1.1 pounds
- Item Form
- Liquid
- Target Species
- Dog
- Recommended Uses For Product
- Soothing, Deodorizing
- Allergen Information
- Cashews Free
- Liquid Volume
- 470 ml
- Brand
- Vet's Best
What the manufacturer claims
Vet's Best's own description, quoted from the product listing. These are marketing claims, not our findings — our assessment is the verdict and tradeoff above.
- IMMEDIATE RELIEF - Vet's Best Ear Relief Wash Cleaner for Dogs cleans and soothes raw, itchy, smelly, or greasy dog ears.
- NATURAL INGREDIENTS - Vet’s Best Ear Relief Wash uses a carefully formulated combination of natural ingredients, including witch hazel, chamomile, aloe vera, clove oil, and tea tree oil to help control unpleasant odor and itching.
- AS NEEDED - May be used daily or as needed to clean ears and control wax build-up.
- TOTAL CARE - Vet's Best Ear Relief Wash Cleaner is part of our complete treatment system for raw, itchy, and smelly dog ears. Use with Vet’s Best Dry Ear Relief.
- MADE IN THE USA - Alcohol-free and non-stinging. Used to refill the Vet's Best 4 oz ear cleaner wash.