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Do you have proper identification for your pet? How would you find them if someone accidently left the gate open or they slipped out the door before you could stop them.
COLLAR TAGS
Tags are attached to your pet’s collar. A stainless steel tag is more durable than a plastic tag and will last longer. These can be engraved with your necessary contact information. The disadvantages to only using a tag are the tag can fall off or get lost; your pet may not always be wearing its collar or your pet may slip out of or lost it’s collar.
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SMART TAGS
These are tags that come printed with a QR code (barcode symbol). If your pet goes missing, anyone with a smart phone can scan their tag, view your pet’s profile and get in contact with you.
TATTOOS
ID numbers are generally tattooed into one of your pet’s ears during spay/neuter surgery (pets must be under anaesthetic for this procedure). The number is then listed with a registry service for optimum effect. Over time though, the tattoo might fade making them illegible.
MICROCHIPS A more permanent type of pet identification is the microchip. It’s a small, electronic chip (approximately the size of a grain of rice) that is implanted under your pet’s skin. It is administered quickly and painlessly by a simple injection. Shelters and veterinarian hospitals are equipped with scanners that can read the microchip. Both dogs and cats need identification. This ensures that if your lost pet gets picked up by the shelter, people know that they are owned and not a stray. There are all sorts of pet I.D.s available on the market today. A combination of them is best just in case one form fails. Be sure to keep your information updated so you can be contacted and reunited with your pet.
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Las Vegas Pet Scene Magazine • March/April 2017
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