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(#10) Modern Dye Products For Dog Hair Have Not Been Tested For Their Effects On A Canine's Health
While there are dog hair dye products owners can buy, none have been tested for their health effects. However, it is interesting to note that Clariol conducted research on dogs when testing their hair dye products in the late 1980s. According to the study, after many colorings, the dogs' hairs split and peeled, severely damaging the hair shaft. Their skin became dry and irritated and several dogs became hyperactive and restless as the experiment continued.
Pet owners aren't going to dye their dog's fur 80 times a day like the researchers, but it still proves hair dye may not be as safe for dogs as you think.
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(#1) Hair Dyes Can Be Toxic To Your Canine Companion
The dyes that many pet salons use were originally created for humans and contain substances like ammonia and hydrogen peroxide. These are harsh chemicals which can cause burning, irritation, or other discomfort to a dog's skin. It's also important to keep in mind that humans only dye the hair on their head while a dog's hair covers its entire body, making any harmful ingredients easier to absorb. Dogs may lick or eat the dye off their fur as well, and end up ingesting these dangerous chemicals a lot faster.
Elisa Allen of the UK chapter of PETA states:
"Dogs aren't bonsai trees to be sculpted into shapes that please us. Many are nervous about being groomed, and dyeing them bright colors puts them at risk for allergic reactions and even toxic poisoning, which can have serious and even fatal consequences."
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(#5) It's Possible For Dogs To Get Painful Ear Infections During The Dyeing Process
People who've dyed their own hair know the process requires a lot of water. Like humans, dogs can accumulate water in their ears, but this can cause painful complications for your pooch. A dog's ear is configured differently than a human's, since their ear canal has a L shape which can easily trap water. The longer the water sits in their ears, the more likely it is for bacteria or yeast to grow in the moist environment and cause an ear infection.
Dogs with floppy ears are often more likely to get ear infections since they have more folds in their ears to retain moisture.
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(#6) It's Illegal In Some States And Comes With Hefty Fines
The state of Florida passed a law to protect rabbits and chicks from being dyed each year around Easter. However, the law also makes it illegal to dye a dog's fur. In 2010, one woman who dyed her poodle's tail and paws for Halloween received a $255 ticket from an animal control officer. It doesn't matter if the dye is considered non-toxic, the state considers dyeing your pet to be an act of animal cruelty.
The state of Colorado also has laws in place making it illegal to dye your dog, specifically stating, "No person shall dye or color live fowl, rabbits, or any other animals or have in possession, display, sell, or give away such dyed or colored animals." One woman discovered this law the hard way and was given a $1,000 fine for her pink pooch.
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(#3) Your Dog Might Be Allergic To The Dye
Some humans who dye their hair have allergic reactions to hair dye products, so it's not unreasonable to assume that dogs could be allergic to hair dye as well. Reactions may include itchy skin, which can be annoying and irritating for your furry friend. If they scratch themselves hard enough, dogs can also develop sores which can possibly become infected. Additionally, constant scratching of the ears or shaking of the head may cause the development of hematomas, or blisters filled with blood. If the discomfort a dog experiences is too extreme or lasts long enough, it can create behavioral changes as well.
"They can get water in their ears (which isn't as simple as when it happens to a human; it can lead to all sorts of complications) or have an allergic reaction - even a fatal one. There is simply no way to know how your animal will react."
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(#2) A Dog Gets No Amusement Out Of Being Purple Or Any Other Color
Most dog owners will agree that their pooch has a unique personality. Dogs are sentient beings, not playthings, and don't seem to get any enjoyment out of suddenly becoming another color. When a pet owner dyes their dog, they are doing it for their own satisfaction, not their pet's. It's important to remember the difference and value the opinions of our canine companions, even if they can't voice them in words.
Paula Boyden of Dogs Trust adds:
"It's important that dog owners, and groomers, remember that dogs are not fashion accessories to have the latest trend tried out on them, grooming is for the dog's needs rather than for the owner's entertainment."
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At the 2016 fashion show in Paris, a blue-haired Hiromi attracted people's attention. Many owners are keen to dye their dogs in unique colors, or even grooming special shapes like pandas and zebras, which seem to make their dogs special. In fact, dyeing is extremely harmful to fur friends. Hair dyes contain some chemicals, and there are almost no real natural dye creams. The smell of the dye is also irritating to animals with a sensitive sense of smell.
If you really love your fur kid, please stop dyeing their hair anymore. The random tool lists 12 important reasons why it is harmful to dye a dog's fur, the skin of a dog is very delicate, so it needs thick and healthy hair to protect it.
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