dogIDs "How-To" Dog Blog

Should I Really Microchip my Dog?
As a part of National Microchipping Month, the big question we want to answer is "Should I microchip my dog?"The short answer is YES.Why not take every step possible to improve the odds of your lost dog being returned home? However, microchipping is not enough. Only rescues, shelters and veterinary offices have the ability to scan a microchip. There are 2 main types of microchips on the market,…
Clean Safely: dog friendly cleaning products
These days it seems like nothing is safe anymore. Artificial ingredients, chemicals and GMOs, report after report caution against the dangers in using many commercial items, from beauty products to food to medicine. While it’s important to be an informed consumer regarding the products we buy for ourselves, how it affects our pets is a whole other animal (no pun intended).Harmful Cleaning Pr…
What Collar is Best for My Goat?
Do goats need collars? Just like with dogs, it's important for goats to have collars with up-to-date information. This is the best way to ensure that, if your goat were to ever get lost, you as the owner could be found and notified. As far as determining the right collar for your goat, think about their personality and habits: Do they remain in one area, without wandering too much? Are they…