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post #31 of 45
11/4/05 at 9:49am
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Originally Posted by Yosemite
I think the difference between people and cats is that we can communicate to people and they understand our language whereas with animals it's difficult to speak to them in their own language so that they are aware of what is happening to them. And because they probably don't understand what we are doing to them, they must surely be freaking out. Just MHO.
Ok I understand where you're coming from there.
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post #32 of 45
11/4/05 at 12:30pm
Last year I bought a calendar titled 'WHY PAINT CATS' There is only one link in the calendar. http://www.whypaintcats.com There are some pictures and a lot of consumer feedback on the subject. (the calendars pictures were a lot more subtle compared to the pictures that are shown on that link.)

I am torn between "ooooh that looks pretty cool" and in the next breath "aaah those poor kitties" I know, as well as anyone who has cats, that if a cat doesn't like what you are doing to her/him, he/she is NOT going to be sticking around for it for more than 5 seconds. And good luck trying to catch them for the next go round. (like their second ride in the car to the vet)

The painted cats featured in these pictures must be the mellowest of mellow cats.
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post #33 of 45
11/4/05 at 12:39pm
Sammy is adorable.
I'm glad that you decided to not color his fur.
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post #34 of 45
11/4/05 at 2:18pm
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Originally Posted by Shiraz21
I just wanted to say that people are living creatures and they dress up their kids and put face paint, etc on them all the time. So I don't want to hear that. I just came accross this thread today... sorry, that's just my observation. Don't be a hypocrite or put your animals above people.
I don't think anyone is "putting animals above people" at all.

The difference between dyeing a cat with Kool-Aid and dressing up a child for Halloween is that the child either enjoys dressing up (my parents never had to force me to put on my costume and go trick-or-treating - I couldn't wait!) or simply doesn't care. A baby doesn't know the difference between a bunting that makes him look like a piece of candy corn and the bunting he wears to bed at night.

I don't know any cats who would tolerate being dyed with Kool Aid. I know mine wouldn't!

As for "putting animals above people", to say that something shouldn't be done to an animal is not the same as putting animals above people. For example, if I say that it is wrong to refuse to feed your cat, I am not saying that your cat is more important than a starving child! To draw that kind of conclusion just doesn't make sense.
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post #35 of 45
11/5/05 at 9:32am
I have to say personally, I don't believe in dying easter chicks, so no I wouldn't dye your cat. Not to mention the dyed easter chicks that I had [rescues] laid purple eggs for a long time. I don't find any purpose in it, other than a person's own amusement.

I will say, my cat would let me dye him with kool-aid. My cat let's me do anything to him. Which really helps at the vet clinic [which he hates] he'll just lay on the exam table and not move.

I don't think it's really "harmful" using coolaid. There's a "pink lady" who has everything pink in her house, and she dyes her white cat pink all the time. People do do it.

I just don't find any legitimate purpose behind it.
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post #36 of 45
11/6/05 at 4:57pm
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Originally Posted by Leli
Ok, food colouring is out because it's too permanent....but how about good old Kool Aid? No harm in that, is there? I want Sammy to be black and orange for Hallowe'en. And I'll be able to wash it out after a few days, right? I'm looking to do this in time for the Trick-or-Treaters, so if you have anything to say on the subject, now's the time!

food coloring is what is IN kool aid to give it its color
also has artificial flavors which are not good for anyone really
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post #37 of 45
11/7/05 at 10:11am
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Originally Posted by touro1979
I think thats a really bad idea. Why would you put your animal through all that trauma of being bathed in kool aid just so your cat matchs your holiday decorations. I am also agaisnt people dressing up there cats in costumes and clothing. I think cats are beutiful and cute without any unnessary idiotic alterations.
I disagree. I did not know if it was fully safe, so did not respond earlier, but goodness! From the responses, it sounds as if you were going to shave him for Halloween! I think Koolaid probably would have been harmless, as was his costume last year. Some cats just lay down and pout at costumes, others love it. I'm sure you know your kitty well enough to know he would take the dye job just fine!

I'm glad Sammy enjoyed Halloween. And for the record, I also think cats are beautiful and cute naked, but are also adorable when gently dressed in silly costumes by loving owners. I wish my cats would tolerate it, but they won't. But the dogs tail goes non-stop when she is dressed up!
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post #38 of 45
11/7/05 at 10:23am
I think those complaining about coloring their cats is due to the fact that their cats don't like baths. Its NOT gonna hurt the cat to be colored nor dressed up. Some cats are so mellow they don't care what you do to them. I used to dress my blue tabby up for Halloween (witch's hat) and he was cool about it - he also liked wearing a t-shirt that said "Super Star" on the back.

Like I said, my rex didn't care about being dyed blue for a few hours - I was more upset because he was white. But the shampoo took every bit of color out of his coat and he was perfectly ok.

I'm surprised at how "mean" most of you are about this - its not harmful at all.

And BTW the outdoor cats didn't have baths - the color faded away within a day or two - they didn't have a dark shade to begin with - barely noticed it.
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post #39 of 45
11/10/05 at 12:28pm
To xocats.... that is "thee" cutest little kitty avatar i've ever seen!! I can't wait to get enough posts so that I can use some of the .gifs I have made.
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post #40 of 45
11/10/05 at 1:25pm
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Originally Posted by GoldenKitty45
I think those complaining about coloring their cats is due to the fact that their cats don't like baths. Its NOT gonna hurt the cat to be colored nor dressed up. Some cats are so mellow they don't care what you do to them. I used to dress my blue tabby up for Halloween (witch's hat) and he was cool about it - he also liked wearing a t-shirt that said "Super Star" on the back.

Like I said, my rex didn't care about being dyed blue for a few hours - I was more upset because he was white. But the shampoo took every bit of color out of his coat and he was perfectly ok.

I'm surprised at how "mean" most of you are about this - its not harmful at all.

And BTW the outdoor cats didn't have baths - the color faded away within a day or two - they didn't have a dark shade to begin with - barely noticed it.
No, most of 'us' are complaining about this because we don't see cats as playthings to be dyed to suit a persons whim. Behaviour such as this just perpetuates some people's image of cats as nothing more than toys, to be played with and then thrown away when bored. Personally this attitude is not something I would wish to encourage.
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post #41 of 45
11/10/05 at 3:49pm
I think it goes to show that you are a loving cat-mommy to want to ask before doing it. I'm sure many people here have done something that wasn't good for their cats that could have been avoided by doing some research or even by coming here to ask.

I have no idea what a cat would do if he was kool-aid'ed. They can't see color like humans, so it's possible they wouldn't even know they were a different color....maybe just a different shade of whatever color they already see their selves as. I think the bottom line is: if you wouldn't let your cat drink it, don't dye them with it. Just for future reference.
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post #42 of 45
11/19/05 at 5:06pm
Hello! I have been a hairstylist for 13 years...and my experiences with wild teens that wanted to color their hair, but their moms wouldn't let them...have turned into more of a nightmare than just normal hair dye. BUT...I am NOT saying to dye your kitty with regular hair dye, either!! Kool-aid ends up staining the hair...much like it does when you spill it on your carpet, or on your couch. This is impossible to get out of hair! We normally have to use hair BLEACH to get the fushia or magenta out of kids hair...so I can only assume that it would not be good for kitties! Please do not try this...I think it would be a HUGE mistake! Hope this helps!

~Zazusmom,
and Mojo, too!
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post #43 of 45
11/30/05 at 4:50am
I read the book cover to cover and it says the dye only lasts about 2 months due to the natural shedding and grooming cats do. Also, yes they do say they are using vegatable die, which I also assume is just food coloring. The way I see it, if it doesnt hurt us, it wont hurt them! They mentioned of calming (petting) techniques and short sessions while the cats sleep (which they can do up to 18 hours a day! lol) I've been wanting this book for a couple years and I just got it and love it! Since my cat is mostly dark colored i plan on just a little color on her face..... The book also clearly states only some cats will cooperate, so I agree if you were to force the cat that would be cruel and you'd get hurt!
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post #44 of 45
11/30/05 at 7:48am
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Originally Posted by tygerlily
I read the book cover to cover and it says the dye only lasts about 2 months due to the natural shedding and grooming cats do. Also, yes they do say they are using vegatable die, which I also assume is just food coloring. The way I see it, if it doesnt hurt us, it wont hurt them! They mentioned of calming (petting) techniques and short sessions while the cats sleep (which they can do up to 18 hours a day! lol) I've been wanting this book for a couple years and I just got it and love it! Since my cat is mostly dark colored i plan on just a little color on her face..... The book also clearly states only some cats will cooperate, so I agree if you were to force the cat that would be cruel and you'd get hurt!
Unfortunately there are things that won't hurt us but will hurt them! Do you really want to take the chance?

Be very, very careful of putting anything on a cats face, if she moves it could go in her eye, or irritate her sensitive nose/eyes etc
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post #45 of 45
11/30/05 at 9:31am
we've all got an opinion on this thats 'fur' sure! The book is called "Why Paint Cats" and for some of the beautiful pictures and tons of conflicting opinions much more longwinded and irate than here, go to www.whypaintcats.com. I still am gonna do something lol - not much but i know my cat, and she wont mind as long as I don't put her head in a vice to do it lol! maybe some nice blue eyebrows and ear tips?
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