Why you need both to increase the chances of finding your dog if the unfortunate happens.
As a pet biz owner and cat dad, I come across dog owners especially new dog 'parents', asking which is suitable for their dog or cat.
Since this subreddit is for dogs, let me tell you why your dog needs to be microchipped and also wear collars having an ID tag.
Starting with microchips, I think all adopted dogs need to be microchipped because it increases the chances of finding your fur baby by 20 times if he/she gets lost.
Some questions dog owners asked about microchips are: (Please this info are my personal opinion and experience)
Will it hurt my dog? Isn't microchipping expensive? Does it help my dog find his/her way home? And several other questions...
Microchipping hurts no more than a normal vaccination and it only takes few seconds to implant a microchip usually in the shoulder blade area of your dog.
Answering the next question of whether microchipping is expensive or not, I'd like to answer that with a question;
How much do you think is expensive?
You wouldn't break a bank to get your dog microchipped, I perfectly understand that most of us are on a budget and may not be able to afford to microchip at the moment but it usually costs around $45 which is fair price. Isn't it?
Or would you love to spend more money, time, and energy putting posters on telephone polls or posting about your missing dog on Facebook?
Like I said earlier, microchipping increases the chances of finding your dog by 20 times and can help avoid your fur friend from being labeled as a stray dog or euthanized!
I believe now, you know why getting your dog microchipped is essential and if you've already done so, CONGRATULATIONS!
So let's move to dog ID tags, Yes! They're important too.
Oh no my dog doesn't need one, he/she is already microchipped!
Nah, no need for tags... My dog isn't comfortable in collars.
I get similar responses from my customers who already Microchipped their dog or noticed their dog isn't comfortable having collars around the neck.
But what do we have to do? It's the price we pay to keep our dog safe.
No dog owner would wish to lose his or her dog. Let's hope the unfortunate doesn't happen.
But what if it happens?
Most dog parent (s) feel regretful for not giving their dog every possible chance to easily find their way home... Always after that worst nightmare occurs.
Do you know some microchipped dogs are accidentally euthanized?
It's so sad but true...
A quick search on Google will prove that.
According to The Humane Society, "Microchips are a good back-up option for pet identification, but should never be the main one,"
It shouldn't be the main ID because, "Reading a microchip takes a special scanner, one that an animal control officer or shelter will have, but your neighbor down the street will not. And if Fido wanders off, it's likely to be a private citizen who encounters them first. That's why, in the event of accidental separation, identification tags are your pet's first ticket home."
These are some of the reasons we need both, because collars having ID tags may come off, and the back-up option would be microchipped ID.
If your dog has both, they have higher chances of finding their way home and if you feel confused, I recommend you talk to a vet.
Also, if you observed your dog doesn't like having collars on and there are high chances of losing him/her it'd be preferable you do the needful; having them wear it. (I recommend the breakaway collar because it kinda breaks off if it gets stuck, this will prevent your dog from being strangled or hurt)
This post is for informational purposes, if you have questions regarding ID tags, feel free to ask in the comment section. Thank you
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