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DO NOT USE HUMAN HAIR DYES ON ANIMALS! - Catherine - 01-27-2018
This is a really sad story which fortunately has a happy ending because of the hard work of the people at the Pinellas County Animal Shelter. The little Maltese dog was brought in after her owner dyed her purple with human hair dye. It nearly killed her and it did destroy some of her skin. It has taken a lot to heal this little dog and it has been very hard for her.
https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/shelter-issues-stern-warning-don-t-use-human-hair-dye-on-pets-1.3777425
I notice that her owner didn't stick around to help the little dog through this. Violet is a brave little dog and I am glad she had loving people to comfort her.
I am amazed at just how much damage the dye did. I know animals can't use some of the things we use, but this dye really burned her skin. Of course it was designed for a human scalp. Most products tell you not to use them anywhere else and especially not near the eyes. Violet was dyed all over. It is lucky that she wasn't poisoned by the dye. I am sure much was absorbed through the skin. The most sensitive pats of her skin were actually burned by it.
I am glad that Violet survived and has a loving home. I just hope her story stops anyone else from doing this to another dog.
RE: DO NOT USE HUMAN HAIR DYES ON ANIMALS! - Tobi - 01-28-2018
I can't imagine anyone thinking it's okay to use human hair dye on animals. Even on humans they can sometimes cause skin reactions. There are quite powerful chemicals in them.
Wasn't there someone else some time ago....a Russian model? Who dyed her dog (or was it a cat?) pink but the animal died as a result?
Thank goodness this little dog was saved. But how heartless of the woman to run away. There isn't much love for that little dog....
RE: DO NOT USE HUMAN HAIR DYES ON ANIMALS! - Catherine - 01-28-2018
Quote:Wasn't there someone else some time ago....a Russian model? Who dyed her dog (or was it a cat?) pink but the animal died as a result?I think you are right.
This model dyed her dog pink, but it seems to be okay for now.
https://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=7&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiQjM-jkfrYAhWBv1MKHWwMD-oQFgg5MAY&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dailymail.co.uk%2Ffemail%2Farticle-3259589%2FWoman-turns-dog-pet-model-dying-PINK-causes-outrage-animal-lovers.html&usg=AOvVaw0XmE9dNVw77ZMyommXfNsb
Here are some Russian dogs that were dyed pink.
https://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=9&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiQjM-jkfrYAhWBv1MKHWwMD-oQFghCMAg&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thesun.co.uk%2Fnews%2F3899062%2Fdogs-dyed-pink-blue-animal-cruelty-russia%2F&usg=AOvVaw2VvVneU9qk2Lm5_X_IRpNB
One Green Planet has a clear understanding of the issue.
https://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=15&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiQjM-jkfrYAhWBv1MKHWwMD-oQFghjMA4&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.onegreenplanet.org%2Fanimalsandnature%2Fshould-you-decorate-your-dog%2F&usg=AOvVaw1wG7i5IWXYMzJSztoIMoxm
It might seem like fun, but don't do it. It is too dangerous and dogs deserve a little more dignity than being dyed pink.