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🚨 DEADLY EMERGENCY

Call Your Vet or Poison Control IMMEDIATELY

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Hair Dye

Also known as: Hair Dye, Hair Color, Hair Bleach, Peroxide

household • personal_care
Toxic compound: para-phenylenediamine, peroxide

What Happens

Chemical dyes cause severe allergic reactions and tissue damage

Timeline

30 minutes to 6 hours

🩺 Symptoms

Skin burns, swelling, difficulty breathing

Do This Right Now

Wash skin immediately, contact vet for ingestion

When to Worry

Skin contact or ANY ingestion

Vet Consultation

Emergency if ingested

Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional veterinary advice. Always consult your veterinarian for medical decisions.