| Your pet depends on you for feeding, playing | | | | collar around the dog's neck. Gone are the |
| and discipline among other things and you as | | | | days of bland and functional tags. These |
| a pet owner depend on it for companionship | | | | days, dog tags can make a fashion statement. |
| and a connection with the animal world and in | | | | Some dogs wear harnesses instead of collars, |
| case of dogs, for household security and | | | | so tags might be attached there instead. |
| protection. Your pet is very special to you | | | | |
| as you are to him. For these reasons and | | | | Tags are made of many different materials. |
| more, you should protect your pet from harm, | | | | Metal tags usually have the information |
| and yourself from loss, by getting him a tag, | | | | embossed or etched onto the surface, and |
| lest it gets stolen or strays. | | | | might also have electronic chips embedded. |
| | | | Plastic chips can be etched or printed, come |
| A pet tag is generally a small flat tag worn | | | | in many colors, and are often highly |
| on collars or harnesses by household pets | | | | reflective to make the dog more visible if it |
| like dogs and cats, usually with identifying | | | | gets loose and runs into the street after |
| information such as the owner's telephone | | | | dark. |
| number so that the owner can be notified if | | | | |
| the dog is lost or strays. Dog collar tags | | | | There are various types of pet collars and |
| hang on your dog's collar and provides all | | | | tags. They can be made of durable nylon and |
| the necessary information for calling your | | | | may be embroidered with your pet's name and |
| dog, contacting you as the owner, and | | | | your phone number. Pet collars and tags are |
| alerting people to your dog's dietary | | | | also made of stainless steel and these are |
| restrictions if it gets lost or strays. Some | | | | the most durable. These stainless steel tags |
| dog tags also include vaccination | | | | are specially polished, and the engraving is |
| information, such as when your dog last | | | | deep and filled with a black lacquer for easy |
| received shots and when is the next one due. | | | | reading. |
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| Once you've settled on what all information | | | | Choose the best possible tag for you pet |
| to put on your pet's tag, it's time now to | | | | suiting your style and need. It would be an |
| pick out a tag that suits your style and | | | | ideal companion of your pet. Just think of |
| needs. If you're just looking to tag your dog | | | | the peace of mind knowing that your lost or |
| with basic information, a plain plastic tag | | | | strayed dog's identification and medical |
| will do. But if you want to add a personal | | | | information is always available on your pet's |
| touch, consider getting your dog silver, | | | | collar. These pet collars and tags make a |
| jewel, gold, or even a diamond dog tag. You | | | | great pet gift, are made to last for a long |
| can even have your dog tag customized and | | | | time, and will probably be the only dog |
| shaped exactly the way you want. Dog tags | | | | identification you will ever need. |
| were traditionally worn on a chain, rope, or | | | | |