What is the best tick tool to remove ticks?

By Hannah

July 24, 2026
1 MIN READ

The best tick tool to remove ticks is a fine-tipped tick removal tool, like a tick hook or tick twister. This tool is specifically designed to remove ticks safely and completely from the skin. This means the risk of leaving any tick body parts embedded is less likely, reducing the chance of infection.

How does a tick hook work?

Tick hooks work effectively to remove ticks by sliding under the tick and gently twisting until it detaches, while tweezers are used to grasp the tick as close to the skin as possible and pull upward with steady, even pressure. Avoid squeezing the tick's body, as this may increase the chance of disease transmission. Never crush a tick with your fingers. Monitor the bite site for signs of infection or a rash, and watch for symptoms such as fever, fatigue, or joint pain.

Click here for how to remove an embedded tick on dogs.

Should you remove a tick with tweezers?

Tweezers aren't as effective and safe to remove ticks as a tick hook. They are more likely to leave some of the tick body parts behind, increasing the chance of infection.

If you don't have a tick hook to hand, but you do have tweezers then removing the tick is priority - not the tool you use. Steadily remove the tick from the skin, avoid twisting or jerking so that the tick comes out in one piece.

Tick repellent for dogs

Dogs are much more likely to get tick bites than cats, and of these dogs ticks are more likely to bite male dogs. Ticks can hide well in pet fur, so you might not spot ticks on your dog until they are fully latched and engorged. Alongside doing regular tick checks after walks, use a tick treatment for dogs to protect them from tick infection. Itch Flea & Tick treatments for dogs and puppies kill ticks in 48 hours to stop the chance of infection or sore bites.

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