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(#9) Dye Changes How Dogs Smell And Appear To Other Dogs
A visit to a dog park will demonstrate that dogs tend to sniff each other a lot. They use their acute sense of smell to determine the gender, emotional state, and even the diet of another dog. It's been claimed that a dog's nose is 10,000 to 100,000 times more accurate than that of a human. But when a dog's fur is dyed, their smell changes along with their appearance.
This can confuse other dogs, especially if they are a dog they had previously met and were already comfortable with. Dyed fur can also alarm your dog when they realize they themselves smell different.
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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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(#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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(#7) It Can Be Humiliating To Your Furry Friend
Many dog owners can usually tell when their pooch is happy or upset, but dogs are also capable of feeling humiliation. They don't understand the dyeing process and know when they are being laughed at or being given attention that they don't want. Caroline Kisko of the Kennel Club believes owners need to draw a line between their own vanity and a dog's needs, as well as realize that dogs who are humiliated might not always show such feelings. She comments:
"It is not a toy and we need to maintain that a dog is a dog. Since we can't ask them, we should err on the side of caution. [...] Some will have a reasonably high level of tolerance for that sort of thing. You can get a dog that will love being the center of attention. But some will feel silly."
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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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(#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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