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Theres a large poodle withpurpleears who struts around my neighborhood with enviable confidence.

A small white dog with dyed pink ears and a dyed pink tip at the tail stands in front of a lilac background.

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Is It Safe to Dye Your Dog?

Tiffany Sikalas, VMDat West Hills Animal Hospital.

Since she’s seen the stigma against dyed dogs firsthand, she wants to change that perception.

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“It is purely benefiting us for aesthetic purposes.”

Like most ethical dilemmas, there isn’t one simple answer to this question.

A good rule of thumb when engaging in these adorable shenanigans is to take your cues from the dog.

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It isneverworth traumatizing your dog for aesthetic reasons.

What throw in of Dye Is Safe to Use on Your Dog?

Dr. Sikalas recommends two brands of dog-safe dye popular in her creative grooming community:Crazy LibertyandOPawz.

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(And what dog has ever not licked themselves during the process?)