Our clinical-grade AI identifies hidden parasites on your dog, cat, or pet before they become life-threatening problems for your family.
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INSPECTION MAP
Tap left or right of the image to rotate it. A pulsing dot appears at each angle. Tap it to learn how to inspect that zone.
Rotate by tapping the sides · 0/6 reviewed · Face / muzzle
Drag left or right to see how SPECTRA reveals a hidden tick
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Check your pet as soon as you get back home.
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Pick a ready-made playbook for your breed, age and lifestyle. We schedule the scans, checks and reminders so nothing slips.
Dogs 7+
0–12 months
Hikes & ticks
Any age
FAQ
The fastest way is with the BeneathFur app: open the camera and follow the 6-zone guided inspection (head, ears, neck, body, legs, tail). Two built-in vision filters (SPECTRA and LUMA) boost contrast on the fur in real time so ticks, fleas and dark spots are much easier to spot with your own eyes, the same way shown in our . When you find something suspicious, tap the AI button to snap a photo of that spot and our AI will analyze it and tell you what it looks like. You can still do a manual check by running your fingers through the fur feeling for small hard bumps around the ears, armpits, belly, groin and between the toes, but the filters make those tiny ones much harder to miss.
Ticks prefer warm, thin-skinned areas: inside and around the ears, under the collar, armpits, belly, groin, inner thighs, between the toes, and under the tail. These spots offer easy blood access and often go unnoticed during quick pets. Our inspection map breaks your dog into 6 zones so you never miss a hiding spot.
Start by identifying the cause: fleas, allergies, yeast, mites, or contact irritants. For mild irritation, a lukewarm oatmeal bath and a vet-approved soothing spray can help. Avoid human medications. If the rash is red, warm, spreading, or your dog is scratching constantly, see a vet for prescription treatment. Track changes weekly with BeneathFur to catch flare-ups early.
Before feeding, a tick is a tiny flat bump the size of a sesame seed, dark brown or black. After feeding it swells to a grey or bean-shaped lump. Skin tags feel soft and move with the skin; ticks feel hard and firmly attached. If you're unsure, use BeneathFur's AI camera to zoom in and compare.
Check within a few hours of every outdoor walk during tick season (spring through autumn). In high-risk areas, daily checks are best. Ticks wander for 1–2 hours before attaching, so catching them early prevents disease transmission. Set a reminder or make it part of your post-walk routine.
Yes. BeneathFur works for dogs, cats, and other furry pets. The inspection zones adapt to each species, and the AI is trained on fur and skin images from a wide range of animals. Cats and smaller pets often hide skin issues well, so a visual scan is especially valuable.