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These four details cover 95% of lost-pet scenarios. With a ByteTag QR code, all of them live on your pet's online profile — always up to date, never worn out.
- Your phone number
The most important piece of information. Use the number you are most likely to answer, even during work hours.
- A second contact number
A backup number in case your phone is dead or unreachable — a partner, family member, or trusted neighbor.
- Your email address
Great for people who prefer texting over calling. ByteTag profiles can also receive messages directly.
- Your pet's medical alerts
If your pet needs medication or has allergies, add a short alert like "Diabetic — needs insulin". This could save their life.
UK legal requirements for dog tags
If you live in the United Kingdom, the Control of Dogs Order 1992 legally requires every dog in a public place to wear a collar or tag showing your name, your address, a contact number — failing to do so can result in a fine of up to £5,000. A ByteTag profile satisfies this requirement: your full details are one scan away, and you control exactly what is shown.
Adding an emergency contact — someone who knows your pet but is not you — is a small step that dramatically improves the odds. If you are travelling, at work, or simply out of signal, a neighbor or relative can respond immediately and arrange a safe handover while you make your way there.
Should you include your pet's name?
It's a friendly touch, and for most pets it's perfectly safe. Some trainers suggest leaving the name off so a finder can't use it to lure your pet — but a stranger who has already caught your dog is far more likely to help than to harm. We recommend including the name: it makes your pet easier to calm and handle, and ByteTag profiles let you hide any details you would rather keep private.
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