Keepsafe(TM) Break-Away Collar

The Break-Away Collar That Prevents Strangulation Accidents

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Collar Strangulation Statistics Veterinarian Survey Results*

91% of veterinarians reported having seen/heard of 1-5 dogs injured or strangled by their collar in their practice within the last year. 5% of veterinarians reported having seen/heard of 6-10 dogs injured or strangled by their collar in their practice within the last year. 4% of veterinarians reported that they have not seen or heard or any dogs injured or strangled by their collar within the last year.

The Most Frequently Reported Accidents Accidents reported in order of prevalence

Fence: Occurs when peering over, jumping onto, or digging under. Two dogs at play: Occurs when lower jaw of one dog becomes caught in the other's collar. Crate: when ID tags become stuck in bars of crate (statistically same as 2 dogs at play). Branches: happens when collar becomes tangled in brush/branches when playing outdoors. Heating/Cooling Air Vents: Occurs when ID tags become affixed to air vent.

Dog Owner Awareness of Collar Injury/Strangulation Veterinarians believe that only 1 in 4 dog owners are aware of the risks of collar injury or strangulation. Break-Away Collar for Dogs 93% of veterinarians reported that they would recommend a break-away collar for dogs. *An informal survey was conducted in January 2003 at the North American Veterinary conference of more than 100 veterinarians.