Dog nearly dies from severe burns caused by human hair dye

[douglas9]

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. (WFTS) -- An animal services team in Florida is sharing a disturbing story to warn pet owners of the dangers of using human hair dye on pets.

Violet, a 5-pound white Maltese mix, is currently recovering after receiving extensive burns from hair dye.

According to animal services, Violet was dyed with a purple hair dye that was intended for humans. As a result, Violet’s eyes were swollen shut, she was limp and listless and she had obvious burns to her skin.

Animal services gave her fluids, pain meds and gently washed as much of the chemical dye off as they could before bandaging her up.

"Then we waited – Violet went home with our veterinarian and we waited. And she came in the next morning and we were amazed that she had made it through the night. But still, we waited. She wasn’t out of the woods but she was alert and freely offering kisses," Pinellas County Animal Services posted on Facebook.

http://www.wsmv.com/story/37346263/dog-nearly-dies-from-severe-burns-caused-by-human-hair-dye

[HopeAgain]

1. No cure for stupid

Thats what happens when we treat pets like accessories rather than animals.

[Arkansas Granny]

2. Well said. I wonder how many of these dye jobs this poor pup

has endured in the past.

[sinkingfeeling]

3. People are stupid. If you must have a purple dog, go buy a stuffed one.

[AZ8theist]

4. MORANS

How stupid are some of our fellow citizens??

(most likely Drumpf supporters..)

[catbyte]

5. People stupid enough to dye their pets don't deserve to have them. Goddamned freaks.

[Judi Lynn]

6. Thank goodness someone who looks like a very nice man adopted her as his forever friend.

The previous owner needs a swift kick from behind.

Thanks for the story.

Hope Violet's new friend will help her forget the intense nightmare she's been living.

So glad the clinic people cared enough to help her through this.