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Hair dye that is designed for humans can have chemicals that are toxic for dogs and can harm their skin. Dogs have a different pH skin balance than humans, so avoiding human hair dye is essential to ensuring your dog's comfort and safety. Instead, seek out alternative dyes that can be found naturally. The less synthetic the dyes, the better they will be for your dog. Do not dye your dog's fur if they have any healing wounds or present skin irritations. Dyeing your dog's fur will more than likely cause further irritation, and can even cause more serious infections. Be sure to check your dog's body for nicks or healing wounds while you groom them before you begin applying the dye. Using permanent dye on your dog's fur can cause harm as they almost always contain chemicals that can be harmful to your dog's health. Permanent dyes can not only cause damage to your dog's fur and skin, but pose serious health risks as your dog will be grooming themselves. There are many alternatives to dyeing your dog's fur, from impermanent dyes to semi-permanent dyes. Edible foods, that are safe for your dog to eat, will produce light hair dyes. These dyes can be made in a variety of ways, from juicing fresh vegetables to boiling and dehydrating. However, the sugar in many fruits can also cause your dog's fur to become sticky, and can also cause mild skin irritations. Try to stick to vegetables or fruits with low sugar contents. Try using vegetables like carrots, beets, and spinach, or spices like turmeric. Although fruit dyes should try and be avoided, they do often produce the most vibrant color. Try to thin or dilute any dyes made from juice to avoid skin irritation. Most dyes made from edible foods are impermanent and will begin to fade within a week. Natural food coloring can be purchased at almost any supermarket and is generally free of harmful chemicals. Some food dyes are made with artificial dyes that have been linked to negative health effects if congested on a daily basis for many years. However, these dyes should not pose any problems when used in dyeing dog fur. Try using all natural organic food coloring to avoid unwanted artificial colors, like India Tree. Food coloring will be semi-impermanent and hold color longer than dyes made from edible foods. There are a few dog-friendly hair dyes that are available in both pet stores and online vendors. Pet hair dyes range from sprays to gels to chalks, and most avoid using harmful chemicals. Dog friendly hair dyes are generally the best option for more permanent dyeing with reduced irritation. Try purchasing dog-friendly hair dyes by brand, like PetPeri. There are many high-end or boutique salons that are devoted entirely to grooming and treating dogs. These salons will often have many options for dyeing your dog's fur, many of which will be hold longer and be more permanent. Be sure to ask about hair dyes that are dog-friendly and that will not harm or irritate your dog. Most dog salons will also be equipped to check various elements that are included in the dyeing process, like color bleed and color depth. Ask questions like "Do you have any dog-friendly hair dyes?" "Do your hair dyes contain any ingredients that could be harmful if my dog ingests them?" or "How permanent are your hair dyes?"
Avoid hair dye for humans. Look for wounds or skin irritations. Avoid using any permanent dye. Use edible foods. Try natural food coloring. Purchase dog-friendly hair dye. Consult a salon.