9 tips to naturally clean your dog’s ears & teeth too.

Maintaining the health and cleanliness of your pup doesn’t stop at a bath and nail clipping from the groomer. Coupled with a regular grooming schedule, cleaning your dog’s ears and brushing their teeth are extra treatments you can actually easily do -- with a little help from some top natural pet brands and products.

Like children, we want to give our pets the best. From medication to flea treatments and hygiene, opt for the natural, safe, vet-approved options!

Have a look below on how to use the perfect product to get the intimidating jobs of teeth and ear cleaning done.

Dog owners should often check their dog’s ears, especially breeds who are more likely to need ear cleanings (like cocker spaniels and basset hounds). Like humans, dogs’ ears clean themselves out, producing a yellow to light brown substance.

To avoid the buildup and ear infections, take a look in your dog’s ears every week, and clean them out at home as needed.

The goal of dog ear cleaners is to dislodge debris that gets stuck inside the ear. Dogs usually don’t love ear cleaning, but we have a few tips to follow to keep your dog comfortable while getting the job done.

What you’ll need to clean a dog’s ears:

• Cotton balls
• Towel
• Vet-approved ear cleaner
• Dog toy or treat

Make the process easy by preparing your supplies and choosing ear cleaning products you can trust. We love the kin+kind Leave-In Organic Dog Ear Cleaner. This ear cleaner is effective and, most importantly, is vet-approved!

Grove member Angie T. loves it too. She writes “Ever since having to go half kibble and only half raw my dog has suffered with chronic ear inflammation and infections and my vet has her on a medicated ear wash twice a week. My poor girl would cry every time I used it and still have inflammation and redness... I switched over to this ear cleanser and we both love it!!! She comes right to me when I grab the bottle, no crying or trying to get away, the inflammation and redness is completely gone!!!”

Grab it and follow the steps below for clean dog ears.

1. Prepare your supplies and wait for a time your dog is calm.

2. Distract your dog with a dog treat or toy.

3. Apply ear cleaning solution without touching the applicator to the ear, and do not go further than the depth of one knuckle into the ear.

4. Let your dog shake.

Depending on the solution, you may need to absorb the excess from the ear canal witha washcloth—kin+kind cuts out this step as a leave-in solution.

Next are your pup’s pearly whites! Yes, even your dog needs to practice dental hygiene. Brushing your dog’s teeth can prevent disease and plaque build-up and take care of the funky breath.

What you’ll need to brush a dog’s teeth:

• Dog toothbrush or finger toothbrush
• Dog tooth gel (don’t use human toothpaste or baking soda to brush your dog’s teeth)
• Optional: Gloves
• Optional: Dental sticks
• Optional: Dental water additive



Oxyfresh Pet Dental Kit is a complete set of all you need to keep with your dog’s dental hygiene. Including three-finger brushes, a dental gel, and a pet water additive.

Add tooth brushing into the routine slowly, and get your dog used to you touching their mouth.

Opt for a finger toothbrush for easier access and a more comfortable feeling for your dog.

Use your pup’s favorite flavor, vet-approved tooth gel.

Wear gloves and wash hands before and after putting fingers in the dog’s mouth.

For a little more help, watch this video from American Kennel Club Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr. Jerry Klein, who suggests a 1–2 minute routine most days but recommends using additional products like dental sticks.