The BBC has come under fire over its decision to dye dogs a different colour in a new primetime TV show - with the RSPCA saying it sends out a “worrying message”.
Pooch Perfect is BBC One’s new entertainment series starring Sheridan Smith on a mission to find the nation’s top dog groomer.
But the trailer for the show which starts on Thursday night has sparked concern after it featured a dog with bright blue ears.
RSPCA dog welfare expert Dr Samantha Gaines welcomed the show having a vet on set but added: “We do not believe animals should be painted or dyed for cosmetic reasons. “Our pets are intelligent and sentient; treating them in this way sends out a worrying message that they are ours to objectify and treat as fashion accessories or
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