Panda, success and debate in China

The coffee owner, identified only by his last name, Huang, told Hongxing News that he had started offering pet dyeing services after his death. the "panda dogs" have become a surprising success with customers.

"Every time we color a dog, it costs 1,500 yuan ($ 211)," said Huang. "The dye itself is very expensive." He said that it required skilled staff working a whole day to turn a heavily furred Chow Chow dog into a panda.

The hashtag "Dye a dog in a panda for 1,500 yuan" has become viral, with more than 170 million visits to the Weibo network, which is equivalent to Twitter in China. Insist on the possible side effects of dyeing on the skin of animals.

Veterinarian Li Daibing confirmed to Hongxing News that dogs' coloring "could damage the fur and skin of animals".