Dog Tags For Dogs

Another method of pet identification is to engrave tattoos on the dog with a given number. While effective, this method proves to be esthetically quite unappealing, and could potentially harm the dog as well. Just like in the fashion clothing industry, there are fads and most luckily the tattoo phase was just that – a phase. Newer methods of identification tend to get the job done without being as intrusive, except probably for the GPS tracking method, which entails that the dog be inserted a microchip into. In turn, should the dog get lost, it can be scanned with the appropriate equipment, and thus provide the identification. This method is most likely the most expensive one, not to mention the fact that you would not want to save on such a gadget since it will literally be inside your dog, and choosing poor materials could potentially cause a series of medical issues, similarly to cheap implants for a human.

While we have heard of reports of pets dieing shortly after having been inserted a microchip, never could the cause of death be narrowed down to the chip itself, rendering all evidence inconclusive. Considering it’s reliability, this remains probably the safest method to track your dog.

We’ve also heard of certain countries were pet identification not only vital, but is a legal obligation. This forces owners to take immediate action to ensure proper identification of their pets, effectively limiting the number of stray dogs.