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A Dog Tag for Your Pet Is A Must!Why should you get a dog tag for you pet? Just consider the number of lost animals every year. Over 8 million cats and dogs enter animal shelters each year and according to the Detroit Free Press, only 17 pets out of 100 are returned to their families. Whether you believe it will happen to your pet or not, the odds are against you.Identification tags are perfect for all pets from small cats to the big dogs. They are important because of the key information stamped on them. If you truly care about the safety and health of your pet, you should consider keep this important information on your pet's collar at all times. Dog collar tags come in a variety of materials. Plastic tags are lightweight but sturdy. Stainless steel dog tags, like the type the military uses, are the most durable. This is an excellent choice for active dogs. Brass tags are classy and tough but may fade over time. What should you put on your pet’s dog tag? You should try to put as much information as you can fit on your pet's tag including:
Other details that may be useful as well would be medical or vet information. You may also want to consider adding an extra line for “reward if found”. The bottom line is this: put any information that will help get your lost pet home safe and sound. Consider the peace of mind you will have, knowing that your lost dog's identification and medical information is always there on his collar. Identification tags for pets are just as important as the identification you carry in your wallet. You should also consider small identification tags or bracelets for your children, hikers and runners, people with a medical condition or anyone who does not carry wallet identification. Dog ID tags are relatively inexpensive and are great pet gifts, too.
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