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QR pet ID tags give finders a direct route to an updateable pet profile. This guide explains scanning, privacy choices, profile setup and the role of QR identification in a broader recovery plan.

How a QR pet ID tag works

  • A finder scans the QR code with a compatible phone and opens the pet profile; no unverified app requirement should be stated.
  • The owner controls whether profile information is public, password protected or private.

What to include in the profile

  • Use current contact details, backup contacts and information useful during a lost-pet recovery.
  • WhatPaw profiles support vaccine reminders and profile activation.

What QR identification is not a substitute for

  • Present QR identification as one layer in a broader identification plan, not a guarantee of recovery.

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