Can I Put An AirTag On My Dog?

It is possible to put an AirTag on a dog, but there are certain risks and limitations, which are detailed below:

Feasibility aspect

Location function available: AirTag can use surrounding Apple devices to achieve location via Bluetooth technology. In densely populated areas such as cities and many Apple device users, if the dog is lost, when other Apple devices are near the dog, the owner can obtain the approximate location information of the dog through the "Find" App on his Apple device, increasing the possibility of finding the dog.
The operation is relatively easy: there are accessories such as pet collars or clasps suitable for the AirTag, which is convenient to attach the AirTag to the dog's collar, as long as the AirTag is paired with the owner's Apple device, you can start to use.

Risks and limitations

Safety hazard 12: The AirTag has a diameter of 31.9mm and is at risk of being swallowed for medium or large dogs. And if its CR2032 battery is damaged, it will leak corrosive liquid, and when the battery is chewed and swallowed by pets, it may cause mouth or stomach injury, or even poisoning.
Location limitations: AirTag relies on surrounding Apple devices to transmit location information, and if the dog runs to a place with few Apple devices, such as remote countryside, wilderness, etc., it may not be able to update its location in time. At the same time, the Bluetooth transmission range of AirTag is limited, generally about 10 yards, and it is easy to be interfered with obstacles, and the position update may have a delay, sometimes as long as 15 minutes, which is not conducive to real-time tracking.
Possible discomfort: If the AirTag is not firmly installed, it may shake and collide with your dog during activity, causing discomfort to your dog, and may even scratch your dog's skin. If the dog itself does not like to wear the collar or is sensitive to foreign objects, it may frequently scratch and try to bite off the AirTag, affecting the effect of use.