The Original Tick Key - Tick Detaching Device - Portable, Safe and Highly Effective Tick Detaching Tool (Red)

I originally picked up one of these Tick Keys at a trade show and loved it, so when I lost it, I was glad to find it available again on Amazon. It’s such a simple but incredibly effective tool for safely removing ticks without the worry of leaving the head or mouthparts behind like what can sometimes happen with tweezers. The design is simple and easy to use, it even indicates which side faces up. You just place it over the tick, slide it underneath the body while applying steady pressure, and it cleanly detaches it from the skin. It’s compact enough to keep on a keychain or a pocket as well, making it perfect for hikes or other outdoor travel plans, or just to keep around in general! Good value for the money, and no struggling or weird chemicals or methods, just engineering. All in all, it’s a smart little device that gives great peace of mind.

Just used it today on my golden retriever - big ugly full tick - used it and it worked great! The head of the tick came out super easy with one swipe! Strongly recommend it!!!

I bought this YEARS ago and I've used it so many times on my dog. It's a good size and fits in your hand securely. I also love the orange because it's so easy to find and spot. It's sturdy and doesn't bend or warp. Just this morning, I found a tick by my dog's ear. Like always, it removed the entire tick without leaving a bit behind. It was a much more sensitive area with more contours than his body, but after trying a few different angles, I was able to remove it. First pictures are of where the tick was. The tick is still alive afterward as shown in the video and you can see it's in tact. In the after photos, you can see the small red marks where it attached. (The brown blobs looks scary, but is just skin pigmentation/freckles.) This is an inexpensive tool that not only brings peace of mind, but dependability in its function, quick, and easy use!

The Tick Key is a game-changer for anyone who spends time outdoors. It’s compact, lightweight, and fits perfectly on a keychain, so it’s always within reach when you need it. I recently used it to remove a tick from my dog, and I was impressed by how easy it was to use. The unique design allows you to remove the entire tick cleanly and quickly, without squeezing or leaving parts behind. It works just as well on people, making it a must-have for hikers, campers, and pet owners. This little tool has made tick removal stress-free for me—worth every penny!

I've only tried to use this a few times so far but it's proving to be less than straightforward to use. Our dog has long hair (border collie) which doesn't help, but there are two problems with using this item - 1. When placing the key around the tick, the tick tends to be pushed sideways making getting a good grip difficult. This has happened each time that I've tried to use it. 2. For the one tick that I did manage to remove using this device, since there's no way of holding onto it once it's removed, the tick then fell back onto the dog, getting lost in the long hair. I'll try a few more times, but so far I've had to revert back to using tweezers to remove the ticks. Update Nov 2013 - from 2 to 4 stars. Practice does seem to make almost perfect. Maybe it's a knack thing but whatever it is, I've now got the hang of this and it works well. Doesn't seem to bother the dog as much as tweezers did either.

A simple device that makes getting the tick loose SO much easier! It's light, well designed and seems to have made the job of removing a tick with the head (very important) an easy task. It's functional and my dogs don't have any issues with me using it. I also like that the tick is getting caught in the small end of the device after removal so I can dispose of it.

This little gadget works just as it should..pulls them tick right out..tiny ones big ones..any size

Have had this one week and already used it on my toddler. It was an extremely tiny tick, literally the size of a seed, and it removed it whole and easily. I love the key chain aspect as I'll always have it with me. Feels extremely durable.