tick detection

You checked. But did you find it?

Ticks burrow into fur, avoid light, and stay hidden for days. TickSafe shows you exactly where to look — zone by zone — before it becomes a vet bill.

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Manual checking feels thorough. It isn't.

A tick can feed undetected for 7 days. In that time it can transmit disease — without you ever knowing it was there.

Behind the ears, between the toes, under the arms. These are the spots you mean to check. But without a guide, it's easy to miss one.

Powassan virus can be transmitted in as little as 15 minutes of attachment. Manual checks that aren't systematic aren't really checks.

What if you didn't have to guess? Most tick checks end with a feeling, not a fact. You run your hands through the fur, check the usual spots, and hope that's enough. TickSafe gives you a system. Zone by zone, with camera filters that make fur readable. When you're done, you know.

Three minutes. Every zone. No guessing.

Open the camera

Point at the zone — camera filters make ticks easier to spot in fur.
Follow the zone guide

The app walks you through every high-risk area — behind the ears, groin, base of tail. You don't have to remember anything.
Log the result

Found something or not — every check is saved. You always know when you last checked.

TickSafe app — open the camera to start zone-by-zone check

TickSafe app — zone-by-zone guide, checking behind the ears

TickSafe app — clear scan result with logged check history

Everything that keeps your pet protected.

Camera-assisted scanning

Contrast filters and inverted gray mode make ticks visible in thick fur.

Zone-by-zone prompts

Never miss a hiding spot. The app guides you through every area, every time.

Check history + reminders

Every scan is logged. Streak breaks trigger reminders. You always know when Buddy was last checked.

Daily risk level

Weather-based tick activity for your area. Know when to be extra careful after walks.

Built for owners who actually check.

Not for people who never think about ticks. For the ones who already check — but know they might be missing something. For the ones who've had a scare, or know someone who has. For the ones who want to stop hoping and start knowing.

Not for you if your pet lives indoors only and never goes outside.

From owners who stopped guessing.

I found a tick on my dog's groin after 3 years of thinking I was checking properly. First week using the app.

Sarah M., Labrador owner

My vet told me I was lucky we caught it early. $180 treatment vs. the thousands it could have been.

James T., Golden Retriever owner

The zone guide is the part I didn't know I needed. I was always skipping the tail area without realizing.

Anna K., cat owner

Common questions.

Does this actually work on dark or thick fur?

Yes. The app uses contrast filters and inverted grayscale — specifically because dark fur is where ticks disappear. It's not a color filter. It changes how your camera processes the image.

Does it upload photos of my pet?

No. All processing happens on your device. Nothing is stored or sent anywhere.

Is this just a camera filter?

Mostly, yes — and that's the point. Inverted gray is a proven method for spotting ticks in fur that the naked eye misses. Paired with a zone-by-zone guide, it's more reliable than a manual check alone.

What if my pet won't stay still?

Shorter, focused checks per zone are more effective than one long scan on a moving animal. The app is built around that reality.

Next walk in 20 minutes?

Do you know what to do when you get back?

A tick can transmit disease in under 15 minutes. A full check takes less than 2. Start the habit today.