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