I guess not exactly a dye but maybe a marker or something.
Like breeders use on puppies to tell them apart.
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I guess not exactly a dye but maybe a marker or something.
Like breeders use on puppies to tell them apart.
maybe some vegetal paint?...... or something that is very gentle..... what do you need it for?..... or anything thatīs non toxic for kids
I was just going to put it on the hairless kitties for Haloween like when people do it to their dogs.
Kool Aide. make it up into a thick goo and apply...the food coloring in it will dye anything.
maybe you can try some hypoalergenic makeup.... one thatīs not harmful towards their skin...... or some food vegatable paint (the one used to dye cakes) it might work...... or some water based non toxic crayola paint/marker......
although Iīm not sure...... but you can check those out, perhaps ask to the company....
BC,
Just dress them up. I think you'll do more harm than good trying to "paint" them (stress wise). JMO.
My understanding is that Manic Panic and Punky Colors are both veggie-based dyes. I've heard of some people using those on their animals. Best to double check though. :)
I think Jordan/Wolfsoul also used dyes at their grooming shop, she might be a good person to ask.
Please dont dye them!! Just dress them up. LJ loves her clothes and since I wouldn't dye my kids I certainly wouldn't dye her................
I used that on My sons mohawk, for the 4th of july. It dried out his scalp something horrible. I will never use it again. not to mention the fact that it got on everything his head touched, after we completely washed his hair.:eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by Romance
http://manicpanic.com/dyehard%20animals.html
I say, if you really want to color them, color them. Any cat I've met doesn't like clothes any more than they like getting wet! You aren't hurting them, so go for it.
Let the flogging begin...
Please do not use make up of any kind! Cats are groomers and the "eat" anything onn their skin. So if you insist on doing this, make sure it is something edible for cats.
Costumes are MUCH better idea.
But being as mine are hairless they are used to weekly baths and daily dressings.Quote:
Any cat I've met doesn't like clothes any more than they like getting wet! You aren't hurting them, so go for it.
That's why I was thinking something for puppies because the mom's clean them too.Quote:
Cats are groomers and the "eat" anything onn their skin
:eek: I won't try that then!Quote:
It dried out his scalp something horrible
I'll see if my mom will order some of that veggie dye.
Thanks guys.
I undertsand why some people are saying no, some people don't agree some people don't just like some people think it's rediculous to put clothes on your animals.
Again Please don't!
I don't see anything wrong with it, as long as the dye or whatever you put on your animal isn't toxic. I think when Sassy was a puppy there was purple dye on her(only a little) for the breeder thing. My dad died a small stripe on her once, a red white and blue one for the 4th of July when we went to see my grandma in the nursing home. She really got a good laugh outta that.
I've had a hard time finding Manic Panic in Canada but Punky Colors (also veggie-based) is available in Shoppers :)Quote:
Originally Posted by buttercup132
I agree - it isn't going to hurt them. And I know she'll be smart about it and will have their health and safety first.Quote:
Originally Posted by sirrahved
I know you'd be careful about the dying, but I wouldn't do it because it would get over everything while the dye was drying.
Whatever you decide to use, even if it is a veggie-based dye, please do a test on a small area first, and make sure the 'nekkid kitties" don't have a reacction to it. Better safe than sorry, say I who am allergic to some veggies!
BC,
What I would like to know is WHY??? First of all, Ducky has crystals in his urine and is already stressed out. I think what you plan on doing is stupid, irresponsible and you need to think twice about it. These cats are not your accessories to do with what you feel like. Dyeing them is just plain ridiculous. If God wanted Sphynxes to be the colors of the rainbow, he would've made them that way. If you wanted a Sphynx with color, you could've easily gotten one from the breeder. Please, leave them the heck alone. :mad:
With all due respect Karen, "testing" a spot of the cat to make sure it is not sensitive to dyes??? We're talking about a live, precious animal, not a damn couch.
Again....Please don't do this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I spent 20 yrs getting mine, and I would never risk her well being for a holiday.
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I will re quote myself.
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I undertsand why some people are saying no, some people don't agree some people don't just like some people think it's rediculous to put clothes on your animals.
I also said Haloween that's a month away and they should (fingers crossed) be cleared by then.
Why are you guys so against it? I am researching it and making sure it won't hurt them. I also planned on doing the little test spot on them.
So I take it as your one who is just against dyeing them all together.Quote:
With all due respect Karen, "testing" a spot of the cat to make sure it is not sensitive to dyes??? We're talking about a live, precious animal, not a damn couch.
DUH!!! That's what I said. I am totally against it. Halloween is a VERY stressful time for cats. Why would you put them through that for your own entertainment.
Totally against it.............buy a costume if not give them up
oh for the love of pete....Quote:
Originally Posted by Dr.Goodnow
with all due respect DONNA -Quote:
Originally Posted by moosmom
that's a bit harsh
take it as 2 that are against dying them
Are you kidding me? You being totally rediculous.Quote:
buy a costume if not give them up
ATTENTION: Everyone on PT if you have ever dyed your pets fur get rid of them cause CLEARLY it means you are a horrible owner and unsuitable to own them.
:rolleyes: Give me a break, people do things you aren't going to like GET OVER IT!
Doesn't mean they are a bad person.
I'm sure it is for cats that go out. Mine don't. I dont see how it will be any more stressfull for them as it would be a house dog or any other animal. It's not like I plan on taking them out.Quote:
Halloween is a VERY stressful time for cats
Grow up......my dogs don't go out but the amount of ppl increase.
I would not expose my Sphynx to more people than she is used to.she goes to work and to the Dr.s with me...... will definitely keep her away from the trick or treaters
Halloween IS stressful for all pets, outdoors or in. The screaming kids, doorbell ringing, scary costumes. To DYE those precious babies for your own personal entertainment and amusement is just adding to the stress and not fair to the cats.
btw ridiculous is spelled with an I not an E
I would not do to an animal anything I wouldn't do to myself. Testing a bit - as in put a little teeny spot on the skin, and make sure it doesn't get red or itchy around it. If it does, you can wipe it off quickly, and wash the spot, and if necessary - because they are Sphynxes - put something over the spot so they don't scratch it. Better to test a teeny spot before dyeing a whole big patch, isn't it? With any skin allergens, the smaller the exposure the better. I only mentioned testing so she didn't just assume dyes were safe because they are vegetable-based.Quote:
Originally Posted by moosmom
I am allergic to many things. Before I put anything new - be it soap, shampoo, lotion, make-up (which I don't wear normally anyway) on my skin for actual use, I do a sniff test, and then, if it doesn't make me sneeze, a little skin test on my wrist. If I don't itch, or turn red, or get swollen spot, or feel like my skin is burning, then I know it's okay.
Karen......No offense as I know your issues, the cat will NOT react like we do. dyeing is NOT safe for a hairless PERIOD
Ok, apropos of nothing... on the few occasions I have used hair colouring, the instructions ALWAYS say to try a small amount on part of my skin...which I never do. So yes, human skin can be pre-tested.
BC, you had some really cute costumes for them. Did you change your mind on them?
I did some reading up on this...some folks suggest Kool-aid without the sugar. A really good one I saw was to have an animal groomer do it, or at least get the dyes from there.
Here is a really good link with points of view from all sides; please read at least the first 12 replies: http://www.whypaintcats.com/
HOWEVER - all this stuff is about the dye on cat's FUR. Please check with at least a professional groomer about using this on Milo and Duck. Skin might be a totally different thing, and I know you love your babies. Just make sure! :)
hmmQuote:
Originally Posted by Dr.Goodnow
that's pretty funny coming from someone who posted a thread yesterday about how the Pet Talk you know and love and that supported you is tearing each other down now? I notice your thread is gone.
Good advice Candace...still not safe for a hairless
Cats absorb thru their skin more than dogs or we do. That's why you have to be so very careful in using aromatherapy.
Yes it is by my choice.... still believe in PT and those that are part of it.Quote:
Originally Posted by shais_mom
If you have questions over the thread deletion contact Karen. I still will and will always support this board
but it's ok for you to pick apart a teenager's spelling? But its not ok for the rest of us to voice our opinions about others?
take your issue with me to PM otherwise let's stick to the topic.