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Once you have decided to add a new pet to your family, there are certain supplies you need to get. Before bringing home your new pet, you need to head to your nearest pet supply store and stock up on numerous supplies.  You need to purchase a leash, collar and pet tags for identification. These pet tags provide essential information so your pet can be returned home safety if it is ever lost.

Types of pet tags

Choose a pet tag that suits your dog’s size, personality and co-ordinates with your dog’s collar. Also, it is recommended that you choose a tag that contrasts with the dog’s fur colour. This makes it easier to see. Select a size that is appropriate to the size of your dog. Oversized tags will annoy smaller dogs, while tiny tags will get lost in longer dog fur. The best pet tags to choose are those made of stainless steel or thick plastic.

Features

You will need to add your pet’s information on the tag. Use the first line for your pet’s name. Your street address can go on the second line, and finish off with your cell number. Some pet owners prefer to not include their street address for privacy reasons. A good idea would be to include two phone numbers – choose between a home phone, cell phone, work phone or neighbour’s phone number.

Effects

Pet tags are a safety feature for pets. If a dog runs away or goes missing, hopefully, with the help of the person who found it, it will return home unharmed. This is only possible if your pet is wearing a pet tag. Pet tags are the simplest, fastest and cheapest method of identifying a pet.

Locations

Many pet stores offer pet tag engraving machines. Have your pet tag engraved as this will last longer. Pet Tags will be happy to personally engrave your pet tag for you.

Problems

There is always the possibility of your pet tag falling off. When there is more than one pet in a household, playtime can cause tags to loosen from the collar and get lost. Check your dog’s collar regularly to make sure the pet tag is still in place. Also, as the pet tag wears, the writing may fade and be difficult to read. Remember to replace your pet’s tag regularly or as soon as any information on it changes.

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This article was written by Pet Tags and offers information on choosing the right pet tag.

Pet ID tags are convenient items that every pet should have. These tags last for many years, are immune to rust, are easy to engrave, and are available in a multitude of shapes and colours. There are many advantages to pet identification tags, which is why more pet owners are now investing in these items.

There are many different types of pet ID tags to choose from and this makes it easier for pet owners to find the type of ID tag that would best fit in with their pet’s personality and lifestyle. They can order online from their favourite pet store or they can go to the local pet shop.

But the mere fact that there are so many different styles to choose from, means that ID tags are no longer the preserve of a select few, ie, pets. ID tags appeal to all sorts of people, too. There are a bunch of other uses that we can use pet ID tags for that do not revolve around pets. The beauty of these ID tags is that they are perfect for labelling items.

Luggage tags

Most of us do not travel frequently; therefore, very few of us need to use luggage tags that were specifically designed for this purpose. So why not then save some money and use pet ID tags instead? Use these tags to label your luggage so that you will know which suitcase is yours.

Label trees

Make botany fun by labelling trees with pet identification tags. Include both the common name as well as the scientific name on the ID tag.

Label rose bushes

Rose bushes also need labelling so use ID tags to identify the rose bushes.

Label moving boxes

Make moving house easier, more effective and more fun. Use ID tags to show which boxes contain which items, and which boxes should go to which rooms.

Label stethoscopes

Doctors, paramedics, and nurses all need to use stethoscopes. But very often they fear that someone would use their stethoscope by accident. The best way to prevent this is to label the stethoscope by placing a tag on it.

Label whatever you wish

There are many things in our everyday lives that may need labelling, categorisation, and proper handling. This is a great reason to use ID tags instead of buying more expensive labelling systems.

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Pet Tags wrote this article about the other uses for pet identification tags

Pet insurance is fast becoming a popular choice for many pet owners. But when it comes to pet insurance, like human insurance, it is important to not only know what is included, but what is excluded as well.

Potential policy holders need to take time to understand the pet insurance policy before purchasing the right one for your pet. Various companies offer different cover for your pet, so make sure you get as much information as possible on what the policy covers and excludes.

Below is a list of possible pet insurance exclusions. Remember that each insurance company is different, so again, understand your particular policy. The examples below do not apply to all pet insurance companies, and is just a general idea of what could be excluded.

1. Pre-existing conditions

This is a common exclusion because it applies to health insurance for humans as well. In pet insurance, pre-existing conditions is usually not included in the cover. Pre-existing conditions refers to something your pet has before the commencement of the policy. This can include conditions you do not even know about. This means that even if you did not know about the condition before, the policy may not cover it.

2. Hereditary conditions

This depends on your policy, but hereditary conditions could be excluded in some policies while covered in others. Ask your pet insurance company whether hereditary conditions are included in the cover, or if there is a policy that includes it.

3. Congenial conditions

Congenial conditions may not be covered because they are considered as a pre-existing condition. Congenial conditions are conditions the pet is born with, including patellar luxation, Entropion, Ectropian and liver shunt.

4. Fleas, ticks and other parasites

Some pet insurance policies may include benefits for preventative medications against parasites, but generally treatment for getting rid of parasites is not included.

5. Preventable diseases and elective procedures

Any condition that could be prevented or that your pet could be vaccinated for is not generally covered. Also, any elective procedures like tail docking are commonly excluded in pet insurance policies.

6. Teeth cleaning

Dental care is generally provided for if it is needed due to injury or accident. However, general dental preventative care, such as teeth cleaning, is usually not covered.

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This article was written by Bow Wow Insurance and covers the topic of pet insurance exclusions.