
Gentle Otic Solution That Cleanses, Restores, and Calms
Product Description
Abelia Small Pet Otic by VetNova is a soothing, antimicrobial ear cleaner formulated specifically for puppies, kittens, small breeds of dogs and cats, ferrets, rabbits, and other pocket pets. It gently cleanses the ear canal, relieves itching, and restores a healthy ear environment. Antibiotic and corticosteroid-free, it is safe for frequent and long-term use, including with a perforated tympanic membrane.
Benefits
- Soothes and Calms Irritation: Relieves itching and calms discomfort caused by ear infections, mites, or disrupted epithelium in sensitive small pets.
- Epithelium Restoration: Nourishes and replenishes ear canal epithelium to support healing and restore healthy tissue after treatment.
- Dries Excess Moisture: Boric acid works to dry out excess moisture in the ear canal, reducing the risk of yeast and bacterial overgrowth.
- Antibiotic & Steroid Free: Free from antibiotics and corticosteroids, making it a gentle, safe option for sensitive and exotic small mammals.
- Allergy-Test Safe: Does not interfere with allergy testing, so it can be safely used alongside veterinary diagnostic workups.
- Stain and Oil Free: The aqueous formula leaves no stains or oily residue on fur, pet beds, or furniture, ensuring a clean application every time.
Variants
Available in two sizes:
- 2 oz
- 4 oz
Ingredients
Active Ingredients
Zinc gluconate 1%, L-lysine 1%, Boric acid 1%, and Taurine 0.5%.
Inactive Ingredients
Deionized water, propylene glycol, methylparaben, and propylparaben.
How to Use
Directions for Use
- Apply the Drops: Place 5–10 drops into your pet's ear, using enough solution to coat the ear canal based on its size.
- Massage the Ear: Massage the ear base for 15-30 seconds to help loosen dirt and wax and spread the solution throughout the ear canal.
- Remove Excess Solution: Wipe away any excess liquid and loosened debris from the outer ear using a clean cotton ball or other soft, absorbent material.
- Use as Directed: Follow your veterinarian's instructions for how often and how long to use this product, especially when treating an active ear condition.
- Do Not Use Cotton Swabs: Avoid inserting cotton swabs into the ear canal, as they may force debris deeper into the ear and may cause injury.
Additional Information
Precautions
- Topical Use Only: This product is strictly for animal and topical use only; it should never be ingested or applied internally beyond ear canal use.
- Avoid the Eyes: Take care not to get the solution in your pet’s eyes, as it may cause discomfort or irritation.
- Store Safely: Keep the product in a secure place away from children and pets to help prevent accidental use or swallowing.
- Check with Your Veterinarian: If your pet has ongoing, recurring, or severe ear issues, speak with your veterinarian to help determine the best care plan.
Possible Side Effects
- Possible Irritation: If your pet’s ear gets more red, itchy, or uncomfortable after using the product, stop right away and check with your vet.
- Unusual Reactions: If you notice anything out of the ordinary after use, stop using it and talk to your veterinarian to find out what’s going on.
Shipping & Return
We offer ground, express, priority, and international delivery; see our shipping policy for details.
For return instructions or product concerns, please refer to our detailed refund policy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What animals is Abelia Small Pet Otic suitable for?
Ans: This ear cleaner is formulated for kittens, puppies, small breeds of cats and dogs, ferrets, rabbits, and other pocket pets. It is specifically designed for pets with very sensitive ears. Talk to your vet for guidance specific to your pet's needs.
Q2: What ear conditions does this otic solution treat?
Ans: It is indicated for acute and chronic yeast infections, including Malassezia spp. otitis, disrupted ear canal epithelium, and excess debilitating moisture. It also helps regenerate ear canal epithelium after treatment for ear mites in kittens, puppies, ferrets, and rabbits.
Q3: How many drops should I apply per use?
Ans: Apply 5 to 10 drops depending on the size of the ear canal. Gently massage the ear base after application, then wipe away excess solution with a soft absorbent material. Follow your veterinarian's specific recommendations for your pet.
Q4: How often should this ear cleaner be used?
Ans: For initial ear problems, use once or twice daily as directed by your veterinarian. For maintenance, use once or twice weekly. Always follow your veterinarian's evaluation and personalized recommendations for your small pet's specific condition and health status.
Q5: Is this product safe for long-term use?
Ans: Yes, this otic solution is safe for frequent and long-term use. It is also safe for use with a perforated tympanic membrane. Being antibiotic and corticosteroid-free, it is a gentle option suitable for ongoing ear maintenance in sensitive small pets.
Q6: Does this solution interfere with allergy tests?
Ans: No, this ear cleaner does not interfere with allergy tests, making it a safe option to use alongside veterinary allergy diagnostics. It is also stain-free and oil-free, leaving no residue on fur, bedding, or furniture after application.
Q7: What should I do if my pet shows irritation after use?
Ans: If irritation develops or worsens after application, discontinue use immediately and consult your veterinarian. Do not resume use without veterinary guidance. Monitoring your pet closely after the first few applications is recommended to ensure the product is well-tolerated.
This Shipping Policy explains how orders are processed, shipped, tracked, and delivered.
1. Shipping Origin and Fulfillment
Orders are dispatched from our U.S.-based fulfillment center. We deliver to eligible addresses within the United States and to eligible international destinations shown at checkout.
If a destination, shipping service, or product is not eligible for delivery, checkout will not offer that shipping option.
2. Order Processing Time
Orders are generally processed within 1–5 business days before shipment. Processing time is separate from carrier transit time.
Our order cut-off time is 6:00 PM Pacific Time (PT). Orders placed after the cut-off time, on weekends, or on applicable holidays begin processing on the next business day.
Processing may include order verification and preparation for shipment.
3. U.S. Shipping Methods, Costs, and Transit Times
For eligible U.S. addresses, our current shipping options are:
- Priority Shipping: $5.99 — estimated carrier transit time of 1–2 business days after shipment.
- Standard Shipping: $2.99 — estimated carrier transit time of 3–6 business days after shipment.
- Free Shipping: $0 — estimated carrier transit time of 5–8 business days after shipment.
Total estimated delivery time includes both the 1–5 business day processing period and the applicable carrier transit time. The shipping service, cost, and delivery estimate available for your order are shown at checkout before payment.
4. International Shipping
We ship to eligible international destinations. Available international shipping services, shipping charges, and estimated delivery times vary by destination and are displayed at checkout.
For eligible international orders, applicable import duties and taxes are calculated and collected at checkout where required. When these charges apply, the order is shipped on a duties-and-taxes-paid basis so that the same import charges should not be collected again at delivery.
International delivery estimates may be affected by carrier operations, customs processing, local holidays, weather, or other events outside normal transit conditions.
5. Tracking
When tracking is available, you will receive shipment confirmation with tracking information after the order has shipped. Please allow up to 48 hours for tracking information to become active after the carrier receives the shipment.
6. Address Accuracy and Changes
Please review your shipping address carefully before submitting an order. If you notice an address error, contact us as soon as possible. We will try to help before shipment, but an address change cannot be guaranteed once fulfillment or carrier processing has begun.
Additional carrier or re-delivery charges resulting from an incorrect or incomplete address may be the customer's responsibility where permitted by law.
7. Delayed or Lost Shipments
If your shipment has not arrived within the estimated delivery timeframe, please contact us. We will review the tracking information, work with the carrier when necessary, and assist with an appropriate resolution based on the circumstances.
Delivery estimates are not guarantees and may be affected by carrier delays, weather, public holidays, customs processing, or other transportation disruptions.
8. Damaged, Defective, or Incorrect Deliveries
If an item arrives damaged, defective, or incorrect, contact us within 7 calendar days after confirmed delivery. Please include your order number and clear photos of the item, packaging, and shipping label when relevant.
Approved cases are handled under our Return & Refund Policy, including return-shipping assistance when the issue is our responsibility.
9. Policy Updates
We may update this Shipping Policy when our shipping services or operating requirements change. The current version will be posted on this page.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about shipping or an order in transit, please use our Contact page or the current contact information displayed in the website footer.
This Return & Refund Policy explains when a return is eligible, how to send an item back, who pays return shipping, and how approved refunds are processed.
1. Return Window
You may request an eligible return within 30 days after confirmed delivery. Return requests submitted after the 30-day period are not accepted unless applicable law requires otherwise.
2. Return Eligibility
To qualify for a standard return, the item must generally be:
- Unused, unwashed, and in its original condition.
- Returned with the original packaging, tags, accessories, manuals, and other included components, when applicable.
- Not specifically identified as final sale or non-returnable before purchase.
Products that show use, alteration, avoidable damage, missing components, or other conditions outside the eligibility requirements may be ineligible for a refund.
3. Product-Specific Non-Returnable Items
Some products may be non-returnable for hygiene, safety, customization, final-sale, or other product-specific reasons. Any such restriction will be disclosed on the product page or before purchase when applicable.
4. No Direct Exchanges
We do not provide direct exchange service. If you want a different item, size, color, model, or version, return the eligible original item under this Policy and place a new order separately.
5. How to Start a Return
Returns are handled by mail. Before sending an item back, contact our customer support team through the Contact page or the current contact information displayed in the website footer. Please provide:
- Your order number.
- The item or items you want to return.
- The reason for the return.
Returns sent without required return authorization may be delayed or refused.
6. Prepaid Return Label and Return Shipping Cost
For eligible mail returns, a prepaid return label is included in the package.
For a standard return made for customer-choice reasons, the actual carrier postage charged for use of the prepaid return label will be deducted from the approved refund. We do not charge a separate restocking fee.
If the return is required because the item arrived damaged, defective, or incorrect and the claim is approved, we cover the return-label cost.
If you choose not to use the provided label when an alternative return method is authorized, use a trackable shipping service and keep your shipping receipt until the return is completed.
7. Original Shipping Charges
Original outbound shipping charges are non-refundable for standard customer-choice returns, except where required by law. If the return results from an approved damaged, defective, or incorrect item, applicable shipping charges will be handled as part of the resolution.
8. Refund Review and Processing
After the returned item is received, we inspect it and notify you whether the refund is approved.
If approved, the refund is issued to the original payment method. We generally process an approved refund within 1–3 business days. After the refund is issued, your bank or card provider may require an additional 5–10 business days to post the funds to your account.
9. Damaged, Defective, or Incorrect Items
If an item arrives damaged, defective, or incorrect, contact us within 7 calendar days after confirmed delivery. Include your order number and clear photos of the item, packaging, and shipping label when relevant.
After review, we will provide an appropriate resolution. When a return is required for an approved claim, we cover the return shipping cost.
10. Refused or Undeliverable Shipments
If a shipment is refused or returned because of incorrect or incomplete customer-provided shipping information, actual carrier return, re-delivery, or related shipping charges may be deducted from an otherwise eligible refund where permitted by law.
11. Policy Updates
We may update this Return & Refund Policy when our return procedures or legal requirements change. The current version will be posted on this page.
12. Contact Us
If you need help with a return or refund, please use our Contact page or the current contact information displayed in the website footer.
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