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Private-label after-swim ear rinse — the ear SKU for dogs that swim

Every dock-diving retriever, lake-weekend spaniel and beach dog ends the day with water in the ear canal. An after-swim rinse is the routine, non-medicated grooming product that owners reach for — and it is the fastest-moving way to differentiate an ear line without adding a single new active.

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Fast-dryingNon-medicatedAlcohol-free option4oz / 8ozMatching ear wipesMOQ from 3,000

Why a separate after-swim SKU beats another general ear cleaner

The ear-cleaner shelf is crowded with near-identical bottles. What is not crowded is the moment of use. Owners do not think "I need a general ear cleaner" — they think "my dog just came out of the lake." A product named and packaged for that moment gets picked up, gets re-bought all summer, and does not compete head-on with the incumbent bottle already in the cupboard.

The commercial logic for a buyer. This is an additive SKU, not a replacement. It sits beside your existing cleaner rather than cannibalising it, it carries an obvious seasonal peak you can plan promotions around, and it gives your marketing team a story that a generic bottle simply cannot tell.

Where it stays legal and easy to list. An after-swim rinse cleans and helps the ear dry. It is a cosmetic grooming item — it does not treat, prevent or cure anything, and we build it with no chlorhexidine, no ketoconazole and no hydrocortisone. That keeps retailer onboarding simple and keeps you out of the veterinary-medicine lane.

After-swim ear rinse

The hero: flush water, sand and debris, then help the canal dry.

  • Directional-nozzle squeeze bottle
  • Fast-evaporating, low-residue
  • Alcohol-free version available

Matching ear finger-wipes

The other half of the routine — wipe the flap and outer canal dry.

  • Extra-large, extra-thick finger format
  • 50 / 100 ct resealable pack
  • Made on our own nonwoven lines

Ear drying powder (optional)

A third SKU for heavy water dogs and the groomer channel.

  • Fine, free-flowing powder
  • Puffer bottle or shaker
  • Fragrance-free option
Private-label after-swim ear rinse bottle with matching ear wipes
Formulation notes

Drying, without harshness

The drying effect can be built two ways, and the right choice depends on your positioning and your freight.

Alcohol-free (recommended)Gentler on irritated skin, ships as ordinary non-flammable cargo, better fit for a "clean" or sensitive-skin brand.
Low-alcoholFaster flash-off, familiar to buyers used to classic drying rinses. Check freight rules before committing.
Typical gentle systemWitch hazel, aloe, allantoin, glycerin — cosmetic, lick-safe, fragrance optional.
Not included, by designChlorhexidine · ketoconazole · hydrocortisone · pesticidal actives.

Specification & ordering

FormatsLiquid rinse (4oz / 8oz / gallon for the groomer channel) · matching ear finger-wipes 50 / 100 ct · optional drying powder
ClosureDirectional nozzle for the ear canal — not a pump. Flip-cap or twist-lock to survive a wet dog bag.
PositioningNon-medicated, cosmetic-grade. Routine post-swim and post-bath grooming.
MOQRinse from ~3,000 units per SKU on a stock bottle · wipes from ~10,000 packs · trial-friendly first runs
SamplesFree — you cover the courier. Spec-matched sample returned in 7–10 days with an indicative landed cost.
Seasonal planningSwim demand builds in late spring and peaks in summer. Lock artwork in winter, land stock in early spring.
ComplianceISO 22716-ready production · spec sheet, INCI, stability & challenge data, COA · export documents for US / UK / AU / CA

Questions buyers ask

Is this the same thing as an ear cleaner?
It shares a family with one, but the job is different. A general cleaner is about wax and debris; an after-swim rinse is about flushing water out and helping the canal dry. Many brands run both — the cleaner year-round, the rinse as a seasonal push.
Does it have to contain alcohol?
No. We can achieve a fast-drying feel without alcohol, which is gentler and keeps the product out of the flammable-goods category for freight. We will quote both if you want to compare.
Can you match a rinse we already sell?
Yes. Send us the bottle you sell today and we return a like-for-like sample with an indicative landed cost, plus options for the nozzle, fragrance and label.
Can we launch the rinse and the wipes together?
Yes, and we would recommend it. We make both liquids and nonwoven wipes under one roof, so a two-SKU set ships from one supplier on one timeline.

Get a spec-matched after-swim rinse sample

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