- It does not leave the tick's head in the skin
- It does not compress the tick
- It is suitable for all sizes of ticks
- It removes ticks from animals and humans
- It does not require the use of ether or alcohol
- It allows the tick to be removed quickly and painlessly
- It is unbreakable, resistant and indefinitely reusable
O'TOM / TICK TWISTER® does not leave the tick's head
A tick's rostrum (the part of the tick that is embedded in the skin, incorrectly called the "tick's head") is bristling with small spikes that allow the tick to remain attached.
When the tick is pulled, these spikes anchor and lock the "tick's head" into the skin. Pulling can therefore cause the rostrum to rupture, which then remains partially or totally in the skin; this can cause painful inflammation, or infection.
When turning, the tips of the rostrum are folded down along the axis of rotation, and the tick is removed easily, without pulling effort, and therefore limiting the risk of breaking the "tick's head".
O'TOM / TICK TWISTER® does not compress the tick
When you want to remove a tick, it is essential not to compress it during removal, to reduce the risk of saliva regurgitation; Indeed, the tick's saliva contains several irritating substances and sometimes microorganisms that can cause infections and/or allergies.
Tweezers and other instruments currently on the market exert pressure on the tick.
How to remove ticks with O'TOM / TICK TWISTER®?
Removing a tick is child's play with O'TOM / TICK TWISTER®.
O'TOM / TICK TWISTER® is the best way to remove ticks completely, painlessly and safely.
What is a tick?
Ticks are external parasites that feed on the blood of animals and humans.
They generally live in forest environments, bushes, brush, undergrowth, forest edges, meadows and clearings, but ticks can also be found in any environment where there is grass ( roadsides, pastures, lawns, public gardens, etc.).
Ticks are unable to fly and jump; they move by walking.
They drop from a branch or blade of grass onto their host.
Ticks must feed on blood to live and reproduce.
They attach themselves to their host in a part of the body where the skin is thin (hollow of the knee, armpit, groin), by inserting their mouthparts into the skin; ticks settle in thanks to substances secreted by the salivary glands which will allow them to anchor themselves firmly in the skin to gorge themselves with blood.
Dog and cat ticks
You can find ticks all over your dog or cat, even if you've treated it with preventative or repellent products.
Ticks are mostly found on the head. Indeed, the head of the dog or cat is often the first to come into contact with the vegetation.
The ticks found on dogs and cats are generally quite large, as they are found late because of the hairs: the large O'TOM / TICK TWISTER® hook is therefore the most suitable.
However, for hard to reach areas (such as the ears for example), or for animals with long hair, the small O'TOM / TICK TWISTER® hook may be more practical.
Tick-borne diseases
Ticks can transmit many diseases, both in humans and animals.
All ticks are not necessarily dangerous, but often carry pathogens (in their salivary glands or digestive tract).
Many of the illnesses following a tick bite can be fatal if left untreated, or cause very serious or disabling symptoms.
Early diagnosis is very important, so do not hesitate to consult your doctor or veterinarian in the event of the appearance of symptoms (eg persistent red spot, fever, fatigue).
Tick-borne diseases in dogs and cats
In dogs: the most common disease transmitted by ticks is piroplasmosis; Lyme disease and ehrlichiosis are less common.
The symptoms of piroplasmosis are: depression, fever, dark urine (coffee color). In the absence of treatment, rapid evolution towards death (in 2 to 3 days).
For the treatment of piroplasmosis, consult your veterinarian as soon as possible.
In cats: the only disease that can be transmitted by ticks is haemobartonellosis; it is infrequent.
