[villages07]

When driving along Canal St today, near the Bonita pool, I saw a person walking a standard size Poodle whose fur was a bright, shocking pink.

Does anyone know the back story on this? Is it a temporary dye job for an event or a cause or ???

We are not talking a gentle, pastel pink as used for breast cancer awareness. Think very bright...certainly can't miss it.

Just curious...

[geri317]

Don't know the reason someone would do something so dumb. That poor dog....

[CFrance]

I can't imagine putting dye on a dog for any reason, charity or support or whatever. I believe when Cisco rescued one of his dogs, it had been dyed pink.

[redwitch]

Yup, saw that poor dog walking with its nice, grey-brown cousin (also a poodle). What was funny was the other poodle was walking with head down as if to say, "That pink thang ain't with me." The pink was trotting along quite proudly.

From getting a good look at the poodle, I'd guess this was a dye job that would wash off quickly considering there were a few white spots on the snout as if drinking water had washed it off. At least, I hope that's the case.

[CFrance]

Even if it's a spray, some of that dye had to have reached the skin.

[graciegirl]

I personally like my friend Crosby in his lovely blonde natural look. I don't think dogs look any better with pink hair than humans do.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Believe it or not, lot of kids do those crazy neon colors with Jell-O. I think that you have to bleach your hair first so if the dog was white to begin with it would just take having bath in Jell-O.

Even if it's hair dye, is that really bad for the dog? Lot's of women, and even some men, have their hair dyed every month.

[CFrance]

How do you know it was Jell-O? There are lots of things that are non-toxic to humans but are poisonous to dogs and cats.

Another part of the point is to not take your fantasies out on a pet.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

Even if it's hair dye, is that really bad for the dog?

If you think any dog enjoys being died pink, think again.
Women do it for vanity. This poor pooch didn't have a choice.

[asianthree]

It's food coloring.. I know people that have done it for years...pink, blue, green..

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by asianthree

It's food coloring.. I know people that have done it for years...pink, blue, green..

Food coloring is tar based. I wouldn't give it to my kids when I was in control of what they ate, and I certainly wouldn't apply it to a pet's skin.

[DougB]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

If you think any dog enjoys being died pink, think again.
Women do it for vanity. This poor pooch didn't have a choice.

I doubt if the pooch cares one way or another.

[asianthree]

Pet groomers have use dye for show and to touch up . Most dog groomers use a spray bottle with non toxic food grade color or dye made just for you dog. No harm to the dog, but it beats dressing them up and putting them in a stroller. Just a fact never had a poodle but have seen color on them for over 50 years, all dogs lived to be 15 plus and always we're loved. Friend is a volunteer clown for children burn center..she and her dog in color, is the biggest hit with the children

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by asianthree

Pet groomers have use dye for show and to touch up . Most dog groomers use a spray bottle with non toxic food grade color or dye made just for you dog. No harm to the dog, but it beats dressing them up and putting them in a stroller. Just a fact never had a poodle but have seen color on them for over 50 years, all dogs lived to be 15 plus and always we're loved. Friend is a volunteer clown for children burn center..she and her dog in color, is the biggest hit with the children

Food grade color or die:
Blue 2: linked to brain tumors in mice
Green 3: linked to bladder cancer back in 1981
Yellow 3: known to cause some mild allergic reactions – especially in people who are sensitive to aspirin
Yellow 6: associated with cancer of the adrenal glands and kidneys as well as possible allergic reactions
Red 3: was considered for banning in 1983 because of a possible link to thyroid tumors

A ridiculous thing to do to a pet.

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by CFrance

Food grade color or die:
Blue 2: linked to brain tumors in mice
Green 3: linked to bladder cancer back in 1981
Yellow 3: known to cause some mild allergic reactions – especially in people who are sensitive to aspirin
Yellow 6: associated with cancer of the adrenal glands and kidneys as well as possible allergic reactions
Red 3: was considered for banning in 1983 because of a possible link to thyroid tumors

A ridiculous thing to do to a pet.

I know they took away my red m&m so I stopped eating them until they brought the red ones back...still waiting for them to kill me, but so far the red dye has not sent me for a dirt nap...but I am not afraid even if they do I have my red M&M's