Singer and reality TV star Aubrey O'Day has brushed off accusations she puts her dog's health at risk by regularly dyeing the animal's coat.

The former Danity Kane singer, 25, has colored her one-year-old teacup Maltese, Ginger, shades of pink, green and orange "for different occasions." The painted pooch has joined O'Day on the red carpet and at numerous A-list events, attracting criticism from animal rights activists.

However, O'Day insists she is doing no harm, telling Usmagazine.com, "It actually seems like such a taboo weird thing nowadays, but if you research online, you will see a whole underworld of dogs who are dyed..."

"I do it like anyone would color hair. She sits on my lap, and I have a brush, and I paint it on and use foils. (She) loves attention and because she's colored and has different outfits, she gets so much of it. She prefers it... she doesn't even know (it's happening)."

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