After attending several Pet Tradeshows I’ve noticed a common trend of owners having their dogs not only groomed, trimmed, and fed, but turned all different sorts of colors and patterns. Wanting to know more about the process of dyeing dogs’ hair for a future event with my pup or just to be more knowledgeable in general, I decided to investigate the method and the safety logistics of it. After researching, it is indeed possible to harm your pet through improper dyeing, so make sure you continue reading to know what’s best for your pooch!
There are two major issues related to the use of pet dye because being that hair is all over our dog’s bodies, all of the pet dye will be soaked up by the skin and can easily get into a dog’s eyes, mouth or ear and cause burning, skin irritation and/or itching.
Firstly, dyeing pet hair is a relatively new trend that has not been tested to see its long-term effects on dogs, as well as the effects of repetitive dyeing. If the process is not physically harmful, it often can mentally stress out your dog.
Secondly, many pets have been found to be allergic to certain dyes. Not only may their skin have a reaction, but as they lick and groom themselves, they will ingest it and could have an internal reaction. Many veterinarians even advise owners not to feed their dogs with mild food-coloring because it can cause an allergic reaction in dogs. If your dog already suffers from respiratory or other health issues it is recommended not to sue dyes at all.
Although risks exist, many owners have their dogs’ hair dyed every so often that does not result in negative side effects. To ensure the safety of your dog, we compiled a list of safety tips to help you in your dyeing process, if you’re dying to see your dog with some new shades and patterns.
SAFTEY TIPS
1) Use a Groomer! These people are experts when it comes to taking proper care of your pet’s needs and they have worked with non-toxic dyes before. Your safest bet is with a professional!
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