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05-12-2007, 08:03 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: gegeg
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| coloring yorkie hair with food coloring? I was wondering is it possible to color yorkie hair with food dye? i know people do it on human hair and it works if the hair is blonde, but how about for dogs? has anyone heard of it or done it? It seems like it is harmless but i just wanted to make sure |
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05-12-2007, 08:12 PM | #2 |
Dogs Rule Cats Drool! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tennessee
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| I am not being mean or anything but why would you want to color your dogs hair....I think it would be safe, just curious thats all....
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05-12-2007, 08:18 PM | #3 |
I ♥ my Furheathens Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: VAN ALSTYNE
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| I havent seen it done on Yorkies but I know people that die their white Poodles all the time for the holidays. My groomer refuses to do it (yay for him!) but there is one in town that advertises it!
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05-12-2007, 08:19 PM | #4 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: gegeg
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| I think it would be cute if the topknot part was blue or pink |
05-12-2007, 08:22 PM | #5 |
Dogs Rule Cats Drool! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tennessee
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| That would be different and cute......
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05-12-2007, 08:55 PM | #6 |
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| There are safe ways to color pet hair. It's actually illegal in some states though. I will try to attach a cute picture I ran across.
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05-12-2007, 09:03 PM | #7 |
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| I'm obviously doing something wrong, sorry. Will try again later.
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05-12-2007, 09:33 PM | #8 |
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| Unique Idea I dont think it could hurt?But I do think it would be cute and different!If your really worried ask the vet.If you do PLEASE post pics I would love to see it.
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05-13-2007, 04:45 AM | #9 |
YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Alabama
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| there are dyes made just for pets and i dont see anything wrong with it i wanted to do mine for halloween but food colour didnt soak in or work i say go ahead and do it if you want its your pet as long as you use a pet safe non toxic dye that wont make them sick if they lick at it
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05-13-2007, 07:27 AM | #10 |
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| I've heard of people using koolaid packets to dye dogs. I'm not sure how long it lasts though, or if it will rub off on your carpet or furniture.
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05-13-2007, 07:29 AM | #11 |
YT Addict Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern California
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| Yeah, you can use Kool-Aid. I'm not sure about food coloring, I know some Yorkies have allergic skin reactions to some of the additives in food coloring, so you might want to do a tiny test patch to make sure! |
05-13-2007, 07:35 AM | #12 |
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| Last 4th of July I saw someone with a white dog that had painted a flag on each side of the dog, so I was curious as to what they used and I ask. It was kool-aid, but I didn't ask how it was mixed. (the recipe) |
05-13-2007, 07:37 AM | #13 |
Princess Poop A Lot Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado
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| I am not opposed to it as long as you do your own hair the same color at the same time.
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05-13-2007, 08:07 AM | #14 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jacksonville, NC
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| I used to dye my hair crazy colors in high school I guess that means I'm good to go
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05-15-2007, 03:56 PM | #15 |
Mojo, LilyGrace & Me Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: cuddling with my babies<3
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| Hmmmm...I have only seen white dogs "colored", but you never know. I would ask a groomer or vet....I am sure there are dog related dyes out there....there are whitening and darkening shampoos.....so there must be other items. BTW....anyone try any darkening shampoos??? Or something to bring back the black??
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