Tell Big Dog Boutique to Stop Selling Pet Fur Dye

Dying their fur can: Irritate their skin. Stress them out during the process. And, cause them to be a little self- conscious, making them hide more. It’s bad enough to groom an animal like an animated hedge, but making it look like it passed out at a pooch party, and woke up as poodle art, is ridiculous.

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Chemicals in hair dyes

As with any hair dyes, animal fur color dyes contain toxic chemicals. Your animal will experience irritation if get contact with their eyes or mouth. If this happens, you need to flush the dye with a large amount of water for 15 minutes. If irritation persists, you will need to contact a veterinarian.
The dyes may cause allergic reaction, severe itching and pain. If your dog has sensitive, irritated or damaged skin, definitely avoiding using dyes.

The Process

The dyeing process can also be distressing, not just for you but more so for your pet. Firstly, the animal doesn’t know what’s going on. You may be its best friend, but in times of imminent danger or threat, not even you can calm them down. Just think of how your dog reacts during a thunderstorm. No matter how many times, you try to assure your pet, they are still scared.

Similarly to your dog not liking baths and washes, your pet will not enjoy having its fur dyed. The process will be frightful and overwhelming. Be sure you realise this before you proceed to impose this stressful procedure on your companion.

Psychological after-effects

No studies have been undertaken to measure or understand the emotional effects of having an animal’s fir dyed. Are the dogs embarrassed from looking different to what they should? Are they shunned by other dogs because of their strange appearance? Is the dog concerned because they are unusual? Will they feel as though they have fallen ill or have contacted some disease? Dogs are highly intelligent, but in all probability they will not understand the concept of having their fur dyed.