As humans, we dye our hair for style, but dyeing an entire animal a color for fun is not style. It is painful and selfish.

Not only is dyeing an animal unhealthy and hurtful, but it also seems to be incredibly unnecessary. Just because people have the right to dye their own hair does not mean they have the right to dye their dog’s hair for show. People have a choice and can do it to themselves. Dogs do not have a choice. 

Think about putting your entire body into a vat of burning chemicals. That’s what a dog feels when someone dyes its fur. Both the dog’s fur and skin are affected. 

The dyes humans use for their hair are appropriate because they are designed for us. The pH levels are different between a dog and a human. No dyes are specifically made for dogs, which is why dogs feel pain or aggravation during the process. 

The chemicals used to dye dogs can get into their eyes, mouth, ears and cause irritation to their skin. Human hair dye often contains Ammonia and hydrogen peroxide, which are chemicals that can cause irritation for dogs.

Humans know what they are putting on their head when they dye their hair, so they know not to ingest the dye. If a dog ingests the dye, it could suffer from nausea, vomiting or diarrhea.

People who dye their hair a different color too often notice their hair becoming unhealthy looking. It looks almost burnt, and that is what happens to dogs the first time they are exposed to human dye. 

People have dyed their dogs bright, unnatural colors, and they’ve claimed that their pets like it. The pet owners explain that their dogs try to please them, and the dogs love them anyway. In the pictures, the dogs do not look amused or attractive, so while the owners may believe the dogs like how they looked, they cannot read minds. 

A dog should not have to “please” its owner by being dyed. Having a pet means having a relationship similar to the ones people have with their human best friend. People who own a dog are responsible for the dog’s well-being because dogs cannot brush themselves, buy their own healthy dog food or find clean water to drink.

I don’t think it’s right, under any circumstance, to use any kind of dyeing method to turn a dog’s fur into another color for the sake of your enjoyment.

Certain foods can be juiced, and you can use the liquids from those foods to dye a dog’s fur temporarily, or use artificial food coloring.

Even those options are unnecessary because the liquids could still enter the dog’s eyes, cause skin irritation for the dog and make the dog sticky.

Most of the tips on websites such as The Fun Times Guide are how to dye the dog’s hair, not how to ensure the dog’s safety.

To me, animals are living beings too. I think they deserve as much care, if not more, than humans because they cannot communicate whether they are happy. 

As a pet owner, you have to look out for your dog as if it was your child because it counts on you. The relationship between you and your dog is mutual; you are each other’s company. 

I’m not saying the dog should be in charge of every decision you make, but you should think about the things you are doing to your dog. If you would not do it to yourself, why do it to your dog? Would you dye your entire body an unnatural color? No, you more than likely would not, and dogs don’t deserve to be subjected to that.