I know they give me a headache, but can they affect my dog?
2006-06-21 12:01:41 · 34 answers · asked by Rachel 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Thanks to everybody who has answered so far!
If somebody could give me a link to back up thier answer, i think thats worth a best answer! Keep up the wonderful answers!
2006-06-22 06:08:03 · update #1
There were so many lovely answers, I had to put this one up for poll... I couldn't pick just one... thanks everybody!
2006-06-24 18:34:03 · update #2
Only if hes going to help you paint. Get him a mask.
2006-06-21 12:04:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
Gloss Paint Fumes
2016-11-08 20:47:15 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the reason why paint fumes affect us is the over powering smell its not anything to do with a toxic chemicals in the house however it is recommended to open windows and create a threw draft that will clear the smell however dogs have got a incredible sense of smell so a dog could be more affected by the fumes but to answer your question no its shouldn't harm your dog
2006-06-22 23:47:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What paint are you planning to use? If emulsion then your dog will be fine! But if using gloss paint then make sure he is not in the room, doesn't come in the room until the smell's away!
I only use emulsion and both my dogs like to watch me paint but i sometimes end up with paint on a tail or head! Reason why it might be easier for you to keep them out off the way! Having said that your dog will probably fret, wondering what is happening. It is a natural reaction for a dog to fret when there are changes to his habitat! So maybe you're better off with him/her in the room to at least let him/her see there is no danger of something bad happening (Not going to lose his/her home)
Enjoy your painting!
2006-06-21 21:52:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on the kind of dog you have and the color of the paint. Red colors are harmful to small dogs. White will have no effect on big dogs. Yellow will drive any mutt wild. Green will make purple dogs howl a lot. Black will make some dobberman ****. Orange will definitely alter the sexual preferences of any Dalmatians and all dogs that are dotted. Gray will neuter German Shepards and Collies but make Lambradors horny. Rainbow colored fumes will make any dog fell like human therefore may get a gun and just nuke us all.
Hope the Info I gave will help you. Good luck on the paint job. Kiss your dog bye bye.
2006-06-23 01:11:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
The one thing that you can do to get rid of the smell and fumes overnight is to take an onion and cut it in half, then get two bowls or dishes of cold water. Put the onion halves into each dish/bowl of water and place them in the room you've painted, under the window. The onion absorbs the smell and the room will be fresher really quickly. Hopefully this will help your doggie get used to the new situation. Good luck.
2006-06-21 12:10:30 · answer #6 · answered by Rich 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are a lovely caring person! Most people wouldn't even consider how their dog would feel when they decorate.
No I am sure he will be OK. But keep airing the place as much as possible with doors and windows open and take him out for more walks in between. That will help both of you!
2006-06-23 02:17:18 · answer #7 · answered by Suzita 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should try and use a low odour paint and ventilate as much as possible. As animals rely so much on smell it is possible your dog may feel uncomfortable or nervous if the place he thinks of as home suddently smells very different. Most modern paint types shouldn't actually harm your dog but keep him outside if possible for as much of the time your actually painting and of course check the instructions on the tin.
2006-06-22 04:40:08 · answer #8 · answered by seaside_girl_03 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lots of things are harmful to both you and your dog. I have a Mastiff, and her better than average nose puts her on edge whenever I do anything with harsh chemical odor.....you may want to put the dog in another room/outside. Open windows and doors where poss. to air out the fumes faster.
2006-06-21 12:06:05 · answer #9 · answered by Ananke402 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People have already given advice on the type of paint to use, ventilation etc.
Don't forget you need to stirip OLD PAINT and that is where the danger might lie. If it is very old it might contain traces of lead. I am no expert but my advice is to keep your dog out of the way, and get the job done as quickly as possible.
Good luck.
2006-06-23 02:33:11 · answer #10 · answered by V. I. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep - make sure your dog is in a well ventilated area. Even if he isnt affedted he will lean on wet walls and tread in paint tins, so probably best to keep him away on the day of painting!
2006-06-21 12:04:57 · answer #11 · answered by murft66 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋