10
Feb
Cats make wonderful pets and provide a lifetime of love and affection. Besides dogs, they are one of the most intelligent kinds of house pets. Most people treat cats like family, allowing them to sleep on the furniture, buying them delicious cat food, playing with them and even air travelling with their pets. All family members have a birth certificate, social security number and other forms of ID, so why leave out your feline best friend?
All you need to do is find a comfortable collar and choose a cat name tag that goes with it. If you were forced to wear a piece of jewellery around your neck, you might want it to be stylish, comfortable and functional. From the wide range of available ID tags for cats, choosing the right one for your best friend can be confusing. If you’re one of those people who aren’t 100% sure if cats need tags, first you need to understand the benefits of this practical and stylish accessory.
If you love using the famous excuse that your cat is an inside cat and doesn’t need a cat tag, you might be amazed to find out that only 2% of lost cats and only 15-20% of lost dogs are ever returned to their guardians. Cat parents know that they are only a few things scarier than realising that their cat is missing. Your indoor cat might slip out of the house when a guest arrives, or your curious outdoor cat might get stuck in someone’s garage. Since your best friends can’t talk, wearing a cat tag is their easiest form of communication if they are found away from home.
Buying a cat ID tag is like buying insurance – you do so praying that you won’t ever need it. But besides its safety benefits, it can also be a stylish accessory that looks good on all those photos for the ‘Gram.
By choosing the right tag, you can watch your furry friend getting compliments wherever you go. Cat tags are available in a plethora of shapes, sizes and colours, from simple to sparkling.
If you are looking for an accessory that can make your cat stand out, you can choose from a wide range of ultra-modern ID tags for cats surrendered by small crystals making the tag shiny and elegant. The front side of the tag can feature a crown, a heart or a little paw, while the back is reserved for the personal details. Designs like this are created for glamorous cats that enjoy a lot of attention.
Heart-shaped cat collar tags might be an ideal solution for cat parents that want simplicity and precision. You can choose a colour that matches the collar, or you can contrast. From simple silver, gold or black, to bold red, shades of blue and green, the colour palette is endless. A charm daisy cat tag can make your cat looks even cuter. Bow shaped tags are also a trend option.
Make sure to choose a tag that is not too heavy nor too small for your four-legged friend. It should always be proportional to your pet’s size and weight, allowing them to move easily.
Since a cat identity tag is not something that you buy every day and your cat is going to wear it all the time, you need to choose a material that is both durable and lightweight. Plastic cat tags are lightweight, but a lot of cat owners avoid them since they are easily chewed. Anodised aluminium tags are the lightest and most durable option available on the market. It’s resistant to UV light, salt spray and harsh conditions, corrosion and abrasion-resistant, which makes this material ideal for both indoor and outdoor cats.
When deciding what details to engrave on your cat’s ID tag, make sure you include useful information that can bring your fluffy friend home. Although we love seeing cats name engraved on the tags, it might not be a smart idea to put it on the tag. By doing so, you are risking your cat to get stollen, especially if she answers to her name.
One of the most useful bits of information to help reunite you with your furry friend if they were to get lost or go missing is your phone number. You can engrave two numbers if you want to make sure that whatever numbers you include are easily reached.
Including your address is also important as it can help reunite you with your furry friend. If you have an outdoor cat, it might help your neighbours identify her, so they know she has a home nearby. Or if your indoor cat manages to get outside, including your address could be the fastest way to get her back to you.
People with friendly outdoor cats who like to visit the neighbours often engrave “don’t feed me” to make sure they don’t get extra dinner. Indoor cat owners often decide to put “indoor cat” on the cat ID tag, so whoever finds her knows that she’s lost. Whatever information you choose, make sure there’s enough space on the tag so it is easily readable.
