AirTag is a Bluetooth tracking device to be launched by Apple in 2021. As we can see in Apple's product description, AirTag can be attached to a handbag, keys, backpack or other items. Once set up, users can view the current or last known location of an item on a map in the "Find my" app. Many users have developed other uses for AirTag: to dog collar tracking device, which is a dangerous practice.
AirTag is not recommended for dog locating
AirTag is different from professional gps locator for dogs, AirTag's diameter is 31.9 mm. Many manufacturers have produced silicone covers for the AirTag, which can be hung on the dog's collar. It is because of the small size of this Bluetooth locator, it is likely to be swallowed by the dog. On the Internet we can to search for multiple incidents of dogs swallowing the AirTag.
A incident. A pet owner said in an interview with the New York Daily News that the AirTag on his dog Edward's collar was missing. He tracked it using the Find My app and had the AirTag play a sound, with the beep coming from the stomach of his other dog Sasha. Eventually Sasha excreted the AirTag through a bowel movement. Sometimes, it needs to be surgically removed. On Reddit, one user's Doberman swallowed an AirTag, while another user reported seeing a dog eat an AirTag at a dog park. a forum reader also saw dogs swallowing AirTags, suggesting that accidental AirTag consumption by dogs is not uncommon. In fact, one veterinarian said he has treated seven dogs that swallowed AirTag in the past year and a half. All because pet owners used the AirTag as a sport dog tracking collar to hang on their dog's collar.
Apple does not recommend using the AirTag for tracking pets or children. In fact, Apple has indicated that the AirTag is designed to track items. A swallowed AirTag can be safely eliminated through a pet's digestive system. The AirTag contains a CR2032 battery, which can cause serious consequences if the AirTag falls apart in the pet's body. If the battery is damaged, it can leak corrosive substances. If the battery is chewed by the pet, it may damage the pet's stomach or mouth, or the pet's organs may be burned by the battery. If the dog eats the AirTag, it needs to be removed as soon as possible.
Professional pet locators are recommended
Professional sport dog tracking collar use a GPS positioning module. This means that gps locator for dogs have a much wider positioning range than Bluetooth tracking devices like AirTag. Removing the influence of cell phone communication signals, the gps locator for dogs is not limited in its positioning range. It can be positioned all over the world. It provides pet owners with safe and reliable real-time positioning of their pets.
