Muddy paws, dirty ears, grubby fur, and messy bums are all part of daily life as a pet owner so when we were sent a sample of animal cleaning wipes from FreshWipes we were interested to see how they performed.

These wipes are available in two sizes, the 18x20cm mini wipes and the larger 20x30cm extra thick wipes.  They are made from biodegradable plant-based viscose fibres (meaning they are vegan friendly) and are completely safe to use on animals, even on sensitive areas such as eyes and ears.

We found the smaller wipes ideal for cleaning dog paws and for wiping away the gunk that our Springer Spaniel constantly accumulates around his eyes.  The larger wipes worked well for more of a full body wash after particularly muddy walks.  The wipes are quite moist which means they can be used for dried on muck although larger accumulations of dried on mud would probably be a challenge too far and they are much tougher than we anticipated which means you can give your animal a good rub down without them disintegrating.  In fact, they are quite hard to tear even when we deliberately tried!

The wipes come in a resealable package which makes them convenient for keeping in the car or in a drawer at home and also prevents them from drying out once the packet has been opened.  They have a pleasant minty smell and left our hands noticeably softer after using them.

Our verdict - a good option to have in the car or for a quick wipe down at home but a bath is still the best option for dirtier animals!

The wipes are available at freshwipes.co.uk, Amazon and on QVC and are priced from £4.99.

We were gifted these FreshWipes pet wipes in return for an honest review.