Once you have decided to add a new pet to your family, there are certain supplies you need to get. Before bringing home your new pet, you need to head to your nearest pet supply store and stock up on numerous supplies. You need to purchase a leash, collar and pet tags for identification. These pet tags provide essential information so your pet can be returned home safety if it is ever lost.
Types of pet tags
Choose a pet tag that suits your dog’s size, personality and co-ordinates with your dog’s collar. Also, it is recommended that you choose a tag that contrasts with the dog’s fur colour. This makes it easier to see. Select a size that is appropriate to the size of your dog. Oversized tags will annoy smaller dogs, while tiny tags will get lost in longer dog fur. The best pet tags to choose are those made of stainless steel or thick plastic.
Features
You will need to add your pet’s information on the tag. Use the first line for your pet’s name. Your street address can go on the second line, and finish off with your cell number. Some pet owners prefer to not include their street address for privacy reasons. A good idea would be to include two phone numbers – choose between a home phone, cell phone, work phone or neighbour’s phone number.
Effects
Pet tags are a safety feature for pets. If a dog runs away or goes missing, hopefully, with the help of the person who found it, it will return home unharmed. This is only possible if your pet is wearing a pet tag. Pet tags are the simplest, fastest and cheapest method of identifying a pet.
Locations
Many pet stores offer pet tag engraving machines. Have your pet tag engraved as this will last longer. Pet Tags will be happy to personally engrave your pet tag for you.
Problems
There is always the possibility of your pet tag falling off. When there is more than one pet in a household, playtime can cause tags to loosen from the collar and get lost. Check your dog’s collar regularly to make sure the pet tag is still in place. Also, as the pet tag wears, the writing may fade and be difficult to read. Remember to replace your pet’s tag regularly or as soon as any information on it changes.
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This article was written by Pet Tags and offers information on choosing the right pet tag.