yeap.. as needed works here too... a little ferretone on the belly makes the chore as easy as can be. I rarely cut the back claws, they live on concrete so tend to sort them fine.. They are also done 3 days before any show in the summer time

as for ears.. i do it mostly every week or so unless they are looking dirty they are also cleaned thoroughly the morning of a show.

I just use a regular baby wipe... the sensitive ones..