And the solution that works, when all else fails.
1. You’re cleaning all the time, but nothing actually changes.
If you’re wiping, rinsing, or using drops every week —
and still seeing gunk, smell, or itch — that’s a clue.
👉 Without an underlying issue, cleaning the surface should stop the problem
Chronic ear buildup often points to a microbiome problem.
So if you’ve tried multiple products — and still feel unsure — it’s likely because the root cause hasn’t been addressed.
Cleaning may help for a day or two, but it won’t stop the cycle.
2. Other solutions help… until they don’t.
Pills, drops, jabs. Maybe they worked at first.
But then their ears flare up again.
👉 Another sign the problem goes deeper
Most solutions just manage the surface.
They don’t support the immune system, or the microbiome.
Which is where ear health really starts.
3. You’re doing everything right — and still getting nowhere.
You’ve cleaned. Switched foods. Seen the vet.
But you’re still stuck. No clear answers. Your dog's ears still look dirty.
👉 That confusion is a sign
If no one is helping you fix the root, it’s time to think bigger than cleaners and drops.
Most owners in this situation don’t get real results until they support the microbiome, not just the ears.
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These signs don’t mean you’re doing something wrong.
They mean your dog’s ears are trying to tell you something deeper is off.
And for thousands of dogs, the solution can be rather simple:
Support the microbiome.
💡 How I Helped Peanut
If you clean your dog's ears every week, I know how you feel.
My dog Peanut's ears were gunky, they smelled and she’d constantly scratch them.
I also tried every possible cleaner, diet change and ‘probiotic’ I could find…
And nothing worked long-term.
So I partnered with Vet of 21 years, Dr. Bryan Dart, to help her.
That’s how BetterBlend™ Pre & Probiotics were born.
They worked for Peanut, so we released them to the public.
And our little project quickly became a viral hit after people started seeing results.
Now over 38,000 UK dog owners use BetterBlend™ for their dog’s skin, ear and gut health.
It’s gentle, vet-approved, and backed by a 90-day guarantee.
One reader told us it was “the only thing that stopped her bulldog’s constant ear gunk and smelly skin.”