AirTags , the famous devices for tracking lost Apple products , are used by some to keep track of their dogs (although the "gadgets" in question are not really designed for that purpose).
While attaching an AirTag to a dog's collar may seem like a good idea at first glance, the device would only help find the animal if it remained in the vicinity of its owner's home . In addition, if the dog were to escape, the person who eventually found it would necessarily have to be equipped with an iPhone or iPad to detect the AirTag attached to the pet.
And even though AirTags have sometimes proven useful for finding lost dogs, that doesn't mean that this formula is the most appropriate for keeping track of our beloved pets.
That hasn't stopped a whole host of dog accessory manufacturers from coming up with collars and leashes compatible with Apple's AirTag, though. And dog owners aren't shying away from fitting their dogs with the device either (despite warnings).
The AirTag is not suitable as a tracking device for dogs (and can also potentially harm their health)
The Wall Street Journal recently picked up on a handful of stories that show that AirTags are by no means the best tracking devices for dogs.
One of the dog owners interviewed by the New York newspaper claims that he lost sight of an AirTag previously attached to his dog Sophie's collar. And when he activated the device's sound alert, he discovered that it was ringing in the bowels of his other dog's stomach: Sassy.
The owner eventually managed to get Sassy to eject the AirTag finland number data and, after purchasing a new accessory to attach the device, re-attached it to Sophie's collar.
Even more unfortunate is the case reported by a couple whose dog, Rose, chewed through Apple's tracking device and ingested pieces of plastic and metal while her owners were away from home.
swallowed several parts of the AirTag , but fortunately had not swallowed the battery of the "gadget."
Another owner, however, was not so lucky. When Luna, her six-month-old dog, swallowed an AirTag, her owner decided to take the animal to the vet. Although the doctors tried to get Luna to vomit up the AirTag, they were unable to get the dog to expel it and decided to subject her to surgery.
During the operation, however, the surgeon was unable to locate the AirTag inside the dog's stomach and sent her home, where six weeks later Luna ended up vomiting the device up on her own.
It's not just Apple that is discouraging dog owners from using the AirTag to track their pets, veterinarians are also strongly advising against the practice.