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First answer: You can't dye a rabbit at all. A rabbit is very sensitive. If the rabbit licks the Kool Aid (which it will) it can die!

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Poisoning: Rabbits groom themselves, so anything you put on the rabbit will end up inside the rabbit. Rabbits have very sensitive digestive systems and they often get sick from eating bad things. Kool Aid probably won't kill your rabbit, but it could make your rabbit sick (all that sugar!). Anything stronger than Kool Aid, like real hair dye, really would poison and kill your rabbit. Plain food dye is probably the safest option, but still it is not a good thing to do, and no responsible vet or animal professional would recommend it.

Chemical Burns: The chemicals in the dye will burn your rabbit's skin. Rabbits have very sensitive skin. Even some baby shampoos can burn a rabbit's skin! Not only is burned skin painful and stressful for the rabbit, but it can also get infected.

Hypothermia: Wet fur takes a long time to dry, and unless the weather is hot, the rabbit can get hypothermia.

Stress and Shock: Rabbits go into shock pretty easily, and shock is deadly. Rabbits are also sensitive to stress, and long-term stress leads to a low quality of life, behavioural problems, poor health, etc. Dyeing your rabbit's fur would be very stressful for her: the prolonged handling, weird smells and sensations, getting wet, etc. As the pet owner, it's your job to minimise stress in your rabbit's life; by dyeing your rabbit, you are doing the exact opposite!

It's true that some people dye their pets, including rabbits. It's becoming a bit of a trend. Well, just because some people do it, doesn't mean it's right, safe, or healthy. Also, different animals respond to different situations differently, so what's fine for someone else's pet may kill your rabbit. Also, these people always make sure to use non-toxic, gentle dyes, not hair dye made for humans!

When it comes to you and your pet, please don't think of what's trendy, or what would look cute: think of what's in your pet's best interest. If you want a cute accessory, go out and buy a purse. Your pet is a living thing and deserves your respect.

See the related questions below for info and links about caring for pet bunnies.

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