{"id":4895,"date":"2022-04-07T03:15:29","date_gmt":"2022-04-07T03:15:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-dog-tags-stainless-steel\/"},"modified":"2022-04-08T12:00:03","modified_gmt":"2022-04-08T12:00:03","slug":"are-dog-tags-stainless-steel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-dog-tags-stainless-steel\/","title":{"rendered":"Are dog tags stainless steel?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-dog-tags-stainless-steel\/#Are_dog_tags_stainless_steel\" title=\"Are dog tags stainless steel?\">Are dog tags stainless steel?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-dog-tags-stainless-steel\/#What_is_the_best_metal_for_dog_tags\" title=\"What is the best metal for dog tags?\">What is the best metal for dog tags?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-dog-tags-stainless-steel\/#What_type_of_dog_tag_is_best\" title=\"What type of dog tag is best?\">What type of dog tag is best?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-dog-tags-stainless-steel\/#Are_dog_tags_safe\" title=\"Are dog tags safe?\">Are dog tags safe?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-dog-tags-stainless-steel\/#What_should_you_not_put_on_a_dog_tag\" title=\"What should you not put on a dog tag?\">What should you not put on a dog tag?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-dog-tags-stainless-steel\/#Should_I_put_my_dogs_name_on_his_tag\" title=\"Should I put my dogs name on his tag?\">Should I put my dogs name on his tag?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-dog-tags-stainless-steel\/#What_should_I_put_on_a_pet_tag\" title=\"What should I put on a pet tag?\">What should I put on a pet tag?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-dog-tags-stainless-steel\/#Can_you_wear_a_family_members_dog_tags\" title=\"Can you wear a family members dog tags?\">Can you wear a family members dog tags?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-dog-tags-stainless-steel\/#How_do_I_choose_a_dog_tag\" title=\"How do I choose a dog tag?\">How do I choose a dog tag?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-dog-tags-stainless-steel\/#What_does_it_mean_when_a_soldier_gives_you_his_dog_tags\" title=\"What does it mean when a soldier gives you his dog tags?\">What does it mean when a soldier gives you his dog tags?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-dog-tags-stainless-steel\/#Do_you_need_a_dog_tag_if_microchipped\" title=\"Do you need a dog tag if microchipped?\">Do you need a dog tag if microchipped?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-dog-tags-stainless-steel\/#Is_stainless_steel_or_aluminum_better_for_dog_tags\" title=\"Is stainless steel or aluminum better for dog tags?\">Is stainless steel or aluminum better for dog tags?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-dog-tags-stainless-steel\/#What_are_funny_things_to_put_on_a_dog_tag\" title=\"What are funny things to put on a dog tag?\">What are funny things to put on a dog tag?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-dog-tags-stainless-steel\/#How_do_you_silence_a_dog_tag\" title=\"How do you silence a dog tag?\">How do you silence a dog tag?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-dog-tags-stainless-steel\/#What_should_I_put_on_my_dogs_microchip_tag\" title=\"What should I put on my dogs microchip tag?\">What should I put on my dogs microchip tag?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_dog_tags_stainless_steel\"><\/span>Are dog tags stainless steel?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">Each paw print dog tag is made of stainless steel or brass.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-best-metal-for-dog-tags\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_metal_for_dog_tags\"><\/span>What is the best metal for dog tags?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>BRASS AND STAINLESS STEEL TAGS<\/p>\n<p>Our most durable pet tag is stainless steel \u2013 perfect for active cats and dogs that like to get wet and muddy on their adventures. Available in a range of sizes and designs, there is a tag to suit all pets.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-type-of-dog-tag-is-best\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_type_of_dog_tag_is_best\"><\/span>What type of dog tag is best?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here, the best dog ID tags available for your pup.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Best Overall: GoTags Stainless Steel Pet ID Tag.<\/li>\n<li>Best Budget: Providence Engraving Pet ID Tags.<\/li>\n<li>Best Personalized: Murphy and Max Custom Pet ID Tag.<\/li>\n<li>Best Metal: Red Dingo Bone Personalized Stainless Steel Dog Tag.<\/li>\n<li>Best Durable: QALO Custom Silicone Dog ID Tags.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"are-dog-tags-safe\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_dog_tags_safe\"><\/span>Are dog tags safe?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A variant that is not noticed by annoying jingling and rattling is the rubber dog tag. As with the plastic dog tag, these dog tags are not safe when dog teeth try to chew them through. Engraved data on such dog tags are also not always safe from abrasion. Engraved data could be lost.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TRDUaiQSLjs\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-should-you-not-put-on-a-dog-tag\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_you_not_put_on_a_dog_tag\"><\/span>What should you not put on a dog tag?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>All of your phone numbers, and also phone numbers for a neighbor, friend, family member, or pet sitter as a back-up in case you can\u2019t be contacted right away. Most people will want to help, but not everyone is willing to board your dog if you\u2019re in the middle of a dinner date and don\u2019t pick up the phone.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"should-i-put-my-dogs-name-on-his-tag\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_put_my_dogs_name_on_his_tag\"><\/span>Should I put my dogs name on his tag?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Never put your dog\u2019s name on the identification tag.<\/p>\n<p>The buyer will trust because the dog will show response upon calling by his name. It is especially the case with friendlier dogs. That\u2019s why it is always recommended not to put your pet\u2019s name on their tags to avoid possible chances of dog theft.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-should-i-put-on-a-pet-tag\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_put_on_a_pet_tag\"><\/span>What should I put on a pet tag?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What to put on your dog\u2019s ID tag<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Your Pet\u2019s Name\u2014Kind of a no-brainer.<\/li>\n<li>Your Phone Number\u2014Include a number you\u2019re likely to answer.<\/li>\n<li>Your City\u2014 If room allows, include your entire address.<\/li>\n<li>Medical Needs\u2014 If applicable, adding the phrase \u201cNeeds Meds\u201d can add a sense of urgency.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"can-you-wear-a-family-members-dog-tags\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_wear_a_family_members_dog_tags\"><\/span>Can you wear a family members dog tags?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It doesn\u2019t matter if you are a military member or not. The only \u201cright\u201d way to wear dog tags is shirtless, while playing volleyball with the boys.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-i-choose-a-dog-tag\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_choose_a_dog_tag\"><\/span>How do I choose a dog tag?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At a bare minimum, a pet ID tag should contain the name, address and phone number of the pet owner in a durable, legible format. Plastic tags are lightweight but easily chewed. Stainless steel tags are durable and don\u2019t rust or fade.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-does-it-mean-when-a-soldier-gives-you\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_a_soldier_gives_you_his_dog_tags\"><\/span>What does it mean when a soldier gives you his dog tags?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dog tags are uniform items covered by military regulations. They must be issued by a specific office in the military and they must carry certain vital information about the person such as SSN, religion, and name. They are meant to identify Soldiers who are killed and whose body has been damaged beyond recognition.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-you-need-a-dog-tag-if-microchipped\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_you_need_a_dog_tag_if_microchipped\"><\/span>Do you need a dog tag if microchipped?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You do not have to put your dogs name on the tag, this is optional. Some people are of the opinion that if their dog is microchipped, they do not require a dog tag with their contact details on it. This is incorrect, and you should always have a dog tag on your dogs collar.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-stainless-steel-or-aluminum-better-for\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_stainless_steel_or_aluminum_better_for_dog_tags\"><\/span>Is stainless steel or aluminum better for dog tags?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Common metals used for pet tags are aluminum, stainless steel, and brass. Aluminum is by far (2.5 times lighter than stainless steel) the least durable of the three. Brass is a soft metal, and not as durable as any variety of stainless steel. \u2026 Harder metals are more likely to retain their lettering after wear and tear.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ao8SqrygOKA\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-are-funny-things-to-put-on-a-dog-tag\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_funny_things_to_put_on_a_dog_tag\"><\/span>What are funny things to put on a dog tag?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are fifteen of the funniest sayings you can add to your dog\u2019s ID tag!<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Not All Who Wander Are Lost. Except Me.<\/li>\n<li>Got Lost Prowling For B*tches \u2013 or \u2013 B*tches Love Me!<\/li>\n<li>Oh Crap!<\/li>\n<li>Call My Human.<\/li>\n<li>I Know I\u2019m Cute But You Can\u2019t Keep Me.<\/li>\n<li>I Solemnly Swear I Am Up To No Good \u2013 or \u2013 Mischief Managed.<\/li>\n<li>Watch Out.<\/li>\n<li>I Escaped.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-silence-a-dog-tag\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_silence_a_dog_tag\"><\/span>How do you silence a dog tag?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Members of the military silence their tags by placing a stretchy, durable rubber band around the outside edges. You can purchase a product like this for your dog online or at a local pet supply store to keep the metal tags from banging together and creating sound. Adhere felt to the back of the tags.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-should-i-put-on-my-dogs-microchip-tag\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_put_on_my_dogs_microchip_tag\"><\/span>What should I put on my dogs microchip tag?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog is microchipped, which experts recommend, you should attach a second tag to your pet\u2019s collar that lists the microchip company\u2019s name and phone number. Finally, it\u2019s a good idea to also have your pet wear his proof of rabies vaccination to let whoever finds him know that he\u2019s up-to-date on his shots.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Are dog tags stainless steel?What is the best metal for dog tags?What type of dog tag is best?Are dog tags safe?What should you not put on a dog tag?Should I put my dogs name on his tag?What should I put on a pet tag?Can you wear a family members dog tags?How do&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4895"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4895"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4895\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":30717,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4895\/revisions\/30717"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4895"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4895"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4895"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}