US-based technology giant Apple released a tracking device called “AirTag” a few years ago. This product, with its simplest explanation, enabled the location of the product or place to be tracked through the Find My Device feature. AirTag, which has been very effective in tracking objects such as suitcases and bags until today, has also been used by some consumers to track the location of pets.
However, there have been developments that reveal that it is not wise to track pets with AirTag. Posts made by AirTag owners themselves revealed that the tracking device was swallowed by dogs. As you can imagine, this seriously jeopardizes the health of our furry friends.
Countless dogs have swallowed AirTag
*X-ray image of a dog swallowing an AirTag.
Speaking to The Wall Street Journal, a veterinarian who owns a small examination states that he encounters dogs that have swallowed AirTag about once every 3 months.
The launch of AirTag has also mobilized product designers. In this context; Countless dog collars with AirTag compartments can be found with a little Google search on the internet. However, most of them seem to fall short of ensuring AirTag and dog safety.
Some faulty designs allow Airtags to easily fall off the collars they are attached to. This is especially true in hyperactive dogs. As a result, the Airtag on your dog’s collar suddenly falls to the ground. We don’t even need to mention the insistence of dogs on eating things that should not be eaten… Conclusion; The game ends at the vet.
Your dog’s AirTag ingestion can be deadly
The AirTag is only 3.2 centimeters in diameter. This means that if a dog swallows an AirTag, the device can easily pass through their digestive system. Let’s say your dog swallowed an AirTag, the product could come out on its own through vomit or feces. However, the main issue here is what can happen if the AirTag is violated. Chewing the AirTag, which is not a durable product, may cause the battery inside to leak. This can lead to poisoning and even death of your dog.
Of course, Airtag isn’t the enemy of your dog, cat, or any other pet per se. However, flimsy and incorrectly designed collars can prevent this useful product from causing life-threatening injuries. If you are following our furry friend with AirTag, make sure that the collar you receive is safe.
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