Should my pet wear their collar with identification tags at night?
Written by
Kailani Okoro
Reviewed by
Prof. Edward Clarke, Ph.D.Wearing collars with identification tags at night is very important for your pet's safety. Most of the escapes for pets occur unexpectedly in the hours of the night when supervision is least. I learned this when my cat decided to escape in a storm at three o'clock in the morning. The silent silicone tags are far less disruptive to sleep but give the protection.
Breakaway Mechanisms
- Automatic release when pressure exceeds safety limits
- Prevents strangulation if collar snags on objects
- Ideal for cats climbing furniture at night
- Tested to release under 5 pounds of pressure
Noise Reduction
- Silicone tags eliminate metal jingling sounds
- Rubber silencers for traditional metal tags
- Reduces pet anxiety during nighttime hours
- Prevents sleep disruption for owners and pets
Breakaway collars are lifesaving devices that release when snagged. They are of special benefit to cats whose midnight adventures may put them in danger, such as getting caught in bushes, etc. The mechanism releases under tension, such as getting caught on a branch. Choose models that have smooth buckles that won't snag bedding. Test the release of each collar monthly.
Silent tag solutions keep the home peaceful. Silicone tags attach securely around the neck of the dog without the noise of metal clinking together. Rubber silencers fit over engraved metal tags, and they bar the noise of the tags. My terrier used to wake us every night at the midnight hour until we changed to these noiseless materials. Make sure your silenced tags can still be seen, as well as heard.
The 24/7 protection offered by the tags has vital benefits. Emergency personnel are shown medical alerts on the tags as soon as they respond to an emergency. Pets that become lost are returned to their owners more quickly by having visible contact information. I have returned dozens of night escapees by having proper identification on them. Never take collars off except to bathe or groom the pet under supervision.
Read the full article: Pet Identification Tags: Essential Guide
