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Dog Id Collar
The Dog ID Collar For Pet Identification
There are many reasons why a pet can go missing, but
what is important is having a way to find the missing
pet. This is where the dog ID collar comes in. The dog
ID collar is a pet identification method that helps
owners locate a missing pet if it goes missing or runs
away from home.
Permanent Pet Identification
There are two main types of pet identification methods,
permanent and nonpermanent. The permanent methods of pet
identification include tattoos and microchips.
Tattoos
Tattooing a dog involves shave hair of the inside or
their legs or at the tip of their ears and place a coded
number. This number will be linked to a pet registry
database that will have the dog's information in case
someone finds him and wants to return him to the owner.
Tattoos have an advantage over the dog ID collar as an
identification method in that they cannot be removed
like the ID collar. However, the dog ID collar is more
visible than a tattoo, especially in dogs with lots of
fur. If someone finds a lost dog, they would be have to
bring it into the Veterinarian's office to search for
the tattoo.
Microchips
Microchips are special devices that are used for
permanent pet identification like tattoos. The microchip
involves a tiny transponder that is placed between the
layers of skin on the dog's shoulder The information on
the microchip is linked to a registry database as well.
Surgery is not required to do this and if you pet goes
missing and is found, a scanner can read the data
located on the microchip and your dog will be returned
to you. Microchips have the same advantages over a dog
ID collar like a tattoo does, but the microchip is much
better than the tattoo. The chip cannot be removed so
the dog would always be able to be identified.
However, since the chip is located embedded in the skin,
if someone found the pet, they might just keep it
thinking there was no way to trace the owner, because
they would not be able to see the microchip. The dog ID
collar does not have this disadvantage.
Tattoos and Microchips are more expensive methods of
identification than the nonpermanent methods.
Nonpermanent Pet Identification
Collars and Tags
Collars and dog tags are located in the nonpermanent pet
identification category. A dog collar and ID tag is a
cheaper method of pet identification. However, like the
tattoo and the microchip, it is also linked to a
registry database, and has the advantage that it is more
visible. However the disadvantage of the dog ID collar
is that is can be removed and then it will be harder to
identify the dog if it becomes lost.
But regardless of what type of identification method you
choose, either the tattoo, microchip or dog ID collar,
the most important thing is that your dog is identified
in some way.
About the Author
Lashan Clarke has been has been a freelance writer
for a number of years. She specializes in copywriting
and is currently working on her Master's degree in her
spare time. She is a
regular contributor to http://www.my-dog-collar.com
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