Cleaning a dog's ear with a cotton bud is one of those things every vet warns against, and a wipe that goes over a finger instead is the obvious fix that's harder to find than it should be.

These are pre-moistened wipes that slide onto a finger to gently rub the accessible part of the ear, removing dirt and dissolving waxy build-up. They're recommended for use 1-2 times a week for routine maintenance, and are made with witch hazel, purified water, alcohol, aloe vera juice, glycerin, soap, potassium sorbate, cornmint oil, salicylic acid, ginseng extract and tea tree oil. They're paraben-free, and come as a pack of 50.

• Pre-moistened wipes that slide onto a finger
• Recommended 1-2 times a week for routine maintenance
• Contains witch hazel, aloe vera juice, cornmint oil, ginseng extract and tea tree oil
• Paraben-free
• Pack of 50

This isn't a treatment. The maker states plainly that these wipes have no antimicrobial, antifungal or antibacterial properties and aren't intended to treat, cure or manage any illness. A red, sore, smelly or head-shaking ear needs a vet, not more wiping.

Who it's for: owners of a dog needing regular ear maintenance, drop ears, swimmers, anything that gets waxy, who'd rather use a finger wipe than fumble with cotton wool and a bottle.