Does My Kitty Need An ID Tag
Does My Kitty Need an ID Tag?
Well the first question really is, where are you going to put it? If you're talking about kitty as an 8 week old furry babe who's just arrived in your home, then probably you don't need one yet. The purpose of an ID tag is to help to identify your cat should it go missing, and as your new kitty shouldn't be going outside just yet, then it doesn't really need an ID tag – plus you're also going to have to find somewhere to put it because 8 week old kittens are a little bit small to wear a collar!
Once your kitty is a little bigger and demanding to explore the world outside your home, then it's time to consider an ID tag. There are many different types you can buy to attach to the kitten's collar. These range from classy to fun, and from self-wrote information to engraved. Classy or fun is an open choice, but there are a few things you need to think about with the information – if the tag is engraved, then the information is there permanently (well until you change it for another one, if you move for instance), but an ID tag where you write the information needs three things – firstly a permanent ink pen so that the information doesn't wear off or fade, the information must be clear so that anyone reading it can understand the address or telephone number, and it must have some form of waterproof covering so that snow, rain and puddle damage can't erode the information.
Another thing you could consider is having your vet implant an ID chip into your kitty. He could do this when undertaking a routine examination or perhaps taking out stitches after your kitten has been neutered. ID chipping means that there's no possibility of your cat losing its collar and becoming ID-less, all anyone needs to do is take the kitty to the nearest authorities and they'll be able to scan him and have you traced in the least possible time.
There are those who love the ID chip implant idea, and those who hate it, and there's no right and wrong decision, it's very much up to you. The only thing to remember is that cats, especially kittens, sometimes need a little help getting back home, and so once your kitty is mobile enough to be outdoors, he really should have an ID tag that speaks for him.
Kitten Articles
What Equipment Do You Need When First Buying A Kitten
7 Things You Should Know Before Going To Buy A Kitten
Introducing A New Kitten To Your Existing Cat
Does My Kitty Need A Pet Carrier
Create A Safe Zone For Your New Kitty
How To Pick A Name For Your Kitten
Kitten Articles
How To Do A Weekly Health Check On Your Kitty
... if it's falling out in places, or is a bit greasy/dull in appearance. This could be a grooming or nutritional issue. Fur falling out is more likely to be something associated with an allergy or even fleas, and a word with your veterinary nurse could start you monitoring possible causes for this. If it's ...
Knowing When To Take Kitty To The Vet
... treatment for any kitty ailments that it might have if you've bought the kitten from a pet store or farm then it's possible it may have worms or ear mites that can be easily treated. Depending on the age of you kitten it may also be time for any shots that haven't already been administered before you ...
Does My Kitty Need Vaccinations
... kitties starts between 6-8 weeks, so it's possible that if you take kitty home at 8 weeks, he's already had his first shot. The shots are given 2-3 weeks apart, and there are usually 3 shots in total. As a rabies shot is not always included in the initial kitten shots, if your kitty is going to be going ...
... then you should ask your veterinary to suggest some alternatives to make sure that the kitten gets the right amount of calcium to ensure his bones and teeth grow healthily. An older cat doesn't need quite so much attention paid to its calcium intake, but if you know he isn't drinking milk, then choose ...
... routine. The best way to avoid this is to introduce your kitten to being groomed by you from the very start. If you get into an immediate habit of combing and brushing kitty once or twice a week, then if the day comes when he's just in too much mess, or too sick to manage himself, then he won't mind your ...
Pets and Animals is part of the Find Any Info education and information network.