The importance of pet identification tags

An identification tag can save your pet's life

There are many pets that are lost every day around the world. A fundamental element that our pets should never be missing is the identification plate. Many do not give it the importance it deserves, dismissing its use and effectiveness, especially because they mistakenly believe that, by having a microchip, the animal will no longer need any other type of security identification. But this is a serious mistake, since the microchip does not have the same functions as a plate, and unfortunately, the difficulty in accessing its information makes it impossible for any common person to use. This is why even today, the use of the tag has not disappeared, because only with accurate data, it can allow us to save the lives of our pets.

What can we do to prevent our furry friend from getting lost?

1. Microchip him and always have his data updated . This is mandatory in Spain, but unfortunately not everyone does it and it is essential to locate the owner in case of loss, especially if your dog does not have a collar.

2. Put an identification plate on it with your phone number . This is the easiest and fastest way to find out if the puppy / kitten has an owner and to locate its family. Many times people who find an animal cannot or do not want to take it, the simplest thing is to see if it has an identification tag with the phone number and call its owners.

3. Put a GPS system on it to know where you are. This is very useful if the furry dog usually goes loose in open places, although it is always advisable to combine it with the other two things: microchip + tag since, sometimes, the battery of GPS collars runs out and we do not have that backup option. location.

4. Identification plate with QR code . This is another way to add all the information about your pet (photograph, health data, personal data, etc.) In addition, you can configure all this information when you want and how you want, so that only the photo of your puppy / kitten appears and a brief description or, on the contrary, when it is lost you can activate all this information publicly, appearing more information, such as the health of the pet, its usual veterinarian, vaccines or some type of medication it takes at that time.

As you can see, there are different options to be able to find our pet in case of loss. However, the best option given its ease and that everyone can understand well, are the identification tags , because at a single glance you know the name of the dog. , on the one hand, and on the other, the telephone number where you can be reached. And that can be done the moment someone finds your dog.

Whether as a gift or for yourself, take a look at these identification plates and tell us which one you prefer