Those who live with pets, such as dogs and cats, must consider their needs and know what responsibilities they must take to ensure a good quality of life, such as the use of harnesses, leashes, but above all tags that allow these pets to be identified.
According to a study by PetHub.com, 1 out of every 3 pets will get lost at some point in their life, of which 90% of them will not return home. In this sense, another research adds to the position of this report, adding that about 10 million of these pets get lost per year, a truly concerning fact.
For this reason, the use of these identifying tags with the owner’s information is one of the main strategies to avoid this situation and increase the chances of recovering those lost animals, as these accessories can guarantee a future reunion with the lost pet.
In fact, identifying pets is one of the main recommendations of Veguis, the Argentine company of vegan food for dogs, a company that not only cares about providing quality food to pets, but also about their overall safety and well-being, understanding that the loss of these animals is one of the greatest risks they face. That’s why Veguis highlights the importance of this simple action, pointing out that the tag will help our pets return easily, thus avoiding the animal’s disorientation and our distress until recovering it.
What is the behavior of pets when they are in survival mode?
When an animal is lost, it enters survival mode, which in dogs is known as the lost dog syndrome. According to specialists, animals in this state show an increased fear and nervousness, tendency to hide and find food and shelter, and may even show disinterest in people, including their owners.
This happens when animals experience a sudden increase in stress, which leads to a rapid decrease in serotonin. This causes modifications in their behavior, triggering their fight or flight instinct, which can affect their short-term memory.
For this reason, it is common for them not to be able to recognize their name, nor their owners, at least during the first few minutes of the encounter. On the other hand, it should be noted that not all dogs or cats will know how to find their way back home, as this state of stress can lead them to roam long distances in search of their home, making tags with the owner’s name and phone number essential to achieve their return home.
Unexpected events such as a traffic accident, theft, fire, an open door due to distraction are just around the corner. Any of these situations could lead to the loss of your pet. It is ideal to be prepared in advance. Putting an identification tag on their collar, mainly with the PHONE number, is a simple way to do it.
Even if they don’t leave the house!
A dog or cat with an identification tag will receive help more easily. People are more willing to help a stray dog that appears to belong to a family. If your dog doesn’t have identification, it will miss the opportunity to be rescued.
Therefore: an identification tag with name and printed phone number are essential to achieve their return.
Be a responsible owner: their loss will be very painful for you and your family, but it will be a nightmare for them. They will thank you for it for the rest of their life!
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