Thursday, April 9, 2015

Spring Colors Your Dog Will Dye For


Believe it or not many of these spring colors aren't being used for just easter eggs. You can also have an Springtime, Spring color puppy. Dyes can be mixed to create brilliant colors of orange, pink, blue, and purple.

Some dyes are especially made just for your pet so that they are temporary and can wash out after a few washes.

Here are some of the new puppy dyes on the market:
OPAWS offers many non-toxic temporary ways to color your pet.

Pet Hair Chalk:

Pet Paste:

 For a More Detailed Job there are even Pet Pens:



 
Dying can be done at home or by your local groomer. Golda's Grooming of Knoxville offers a variety of colors to turn your pet's fur into art.
 
Cesar Milan and many others including Golda's Grooming are against the use of harmful dyes that contain chemicals. According to http://dogs.thefuntimesguide.com/2013/08/dog-hair-dye.php
The safest way to do it is to use basic food coloring — either the juices from colorful foods that are safe for dogs to eat or organic food coloring that contains all-natural ingredients. Following are some helpful tips for dying your dog’s fur… without hurting your dog or making him uncomfortable in the process.  
Remember, your dog's skin is very different than a human’s.

That’s why human dye to color your dog’s fur. Therefore, first and foremost, don’t use any products with harmful chemicals in them to dye your dog’s fur. The chemicals — including bleach — will irritate your dog’s skin and you’ll have to undergo a series of vet visits to get your dog’s skin and coat back to normal. Don’t make your dog suffer through this.
The safest option is to use food coloring. This will not harm your dog if he should happen to lick his paws or his coat while it’s drying.

The dyes used at Golda's Grooming are non-toxic, safe and created specifically for use on dogs.
 
For more information on dog care check out the Golda's Grooming Website.
 "We Care About Your Pets" 3629 Western Ave. Knoxville, TN 37931 Right off of I-40. Or 
Schedule an Appointment for a Pet Grooming via email here:
 

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