Anyone know of a non toxic dye for animals?

[slleipnir]

I personally would never dye my pets. First of all I have no interest for it. Secondly I know they wouldn't care for it. They don't like baths, and they wouldn't want to hold still. However, BC's cats are used to this sort of thing so it likely wouldn't be stressful for them. (assuming the dye is safe) I'm pretty sure she's not the first person to dye a hairless cat...I imagen if it was as harmful as some say, then there would likely be articles online about it...

What does halloween have to do with them being stressed from the dye anyway? They're going to act the same with or without dye. (assuming she's not taking them to the door or something...in which case I don't agree that it's right to dye them just to show them off like that as it would likely be stressful...)

[shais_mom]

Since I don't have kids and don't entertain trick or treaters and usually am not even home on Halloween or Trick or Treat nite. My animals don't have a clue that it is a stressful day. For them it's same ____ different day.

[sirrahved]

I thad nothing to with what they think about their fur....it has to do with the fact that tey have no fur. There is no buffer of hair as there is with say a poodle or a persioan getting a topical application of chemicals to color their fur.I don't agree with that either, My cats wear clothes too but I still wouldn't dream ofdyeing Woe (who is Gray longhaired) or Lexie who is a hairless. Woe is Gray....he can stay that for Samhain and the rest of the year. Lex is naked, when cold she wears sweaters and jackets she will be wearing a fancy jacket on samhain if it is chilly.If not then she will be wearing what I appreciated most of her breed her soft skin unadorned.

and Crow tell King he is hot! lol

It's spelled had, not thad.
It's spelled they, not tey.
It's spelled Persian, not persioan.
It's of dyeing, not ofdyeing.

[shais_mom]

btw ridiculous is spelled with an I not an E

sirrahved Quote:
Originally Posted by Dr.Goodnow
I thad nothing to with what they think about their fur....it has to do with the fact that tey have no fur. There is no buffer of hair as there is with say a poodle or a persioan getting a topical application of chemicals to color their fur.I don't agree with that either, My cats wear clothes too but I still wouldn't dream ofdyeing Woe (who is Gray longhaired) or Lexie who is a hairless. Woe is Gray....he can stay that for Samhain and the rest of the year. Lex is naked, when cold she wears sweaters and jackets she will be wearing a fancy jacket on samhain if it is chilly.If not then she will be wearing what I appreciated most of her breed her soft skin unadorned.

and Crow tell King he is hot! lol



It's spelled had, not thad.
It's spelled they, not tey.
It's spelled Persian, not persioan.
It's of dyeing, not ofdyeing.

good post sirrahved

[Argranade]

I used to dye my pigeons with food colouring and it never hurt them,

I geuss these cats are hairless and it could cause a rash or somthing since it's closer to the skin but at least Alicia is asking questions before she even puts anything on them, all she's wanting is some help and everyone is going completly CRAZY about this. If you think colouring your pets is wrong then don't comment causing more arguing on this forum and tearing members apart, no pet owner is perfect and never will be. Maybe you could call up a vet and ask them about what products would be safe on your cats Alicia.

God did make animals with there own natural colours but it does not say ''Thou shalt not dye thy animals with safe products'', some people keep there pets natural while others colour them, everyone has there own opnion. I would go with dressing them up rather than dying them just to be safe since they don't have fur.

[DrKym]

It's spelled had, not thad.
It's spelled they, not tey.
It's spelled Persian, not persioan.
It's of dyeing, not ofdyeing.

I know that I made sure it was typed so that BC could read it.

[caseysmom]

It's spelled had, not thad.
It's spelled they, not tey.
It's spelled Persian, not persioan.
It's of dyeing, not ofdyeing.

Great post, kind of brings to mind the saying "those that live in glass houses should't throw stones"

[caseysmom]

I know that I made sure it was typed so that BC could read it.

That makes no sense at all. Are you implying your poor spelling will make it easier for her to read? If that is the case you are being extremely rude, she asked for advice, this is uncalled for.

[DrKym]

reposted in its' entirety with permission..... I have also contacted the AVMA to see if I can the official opinion pertaining to Sphynx and dyeing.

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker

The web site, groomer to groomer, interviewed professional dog groomers about coloring pet fur. One recommends a "semi-permanent product called Punky Color." Unsweetened Kool-Aid is another possibility, but, apparently, it washes out as soon as the dog gets wet.

Hair stylist Max Maddux agrees that only white dogs should be given dye jobs. Apparently, the dye doesn't work as well with darker pets. He recommends the brands Pravana, ManicPanic, Punky Color.

Of course, that's no guarantee the dog will like the dye job. Also, it's smart to check with your vet before you do the dying. Some dyes can be harmful and may hurt the dog.

good luck,

Mike

Source(s):
http://groomertogroomer.com/gtg_22_8.htm...
http://www.maxmaddux.com/stevecolor.htm...

[shais_mom]

I know that I made sure it was typed so that BC could read it.

for some reason I doubt it - but that's a good excuse for misspelling.

[buttercup132]

It's spelled had, not thad.
It's spelled they, not tey.
It's spelled Persian, not persioan.
It's of dyeing, not ofdyeing.

Hahaha, maybe now she will learn to bite her tounge and not be so rude.

for some reason I doubt it - but that's a good excuse for misspelling.

Me too .

semi-permanent product called Punky Color.

I am using something like that. It's the same kind of thing it's Manic Panic and made with all veggy ingredients. Someone already posted the site but here it is again, it shows all the animals that have been dyed with their product and caused no harm. And the animals sure do look happy and not dying from stress.

http://manicpanic.com/dyehard%20animals.html

[DrKym]

Notice ALL the pictures are of FURRED animals.................................

[buttercup132]

Really are you that dumb?
When you do anything like that it goes into the SKIN, it will dye their skin too. When you dye your hair do you just smother it all over the hair? No it even says in the instructions when you dye your hair put the dye on the scalp and work your way out onto the hair.

[Whisk_Luva]

Really are you that dumb?

And your calling moosmom rude.

[caseysmom]

And your calling moosmom rude.

I must have missed that post?????