Reactions can still be minimize, even if allergy tests confirm the rabbit himself is triggering symptoms. Bathing rabbits is not recommended, but brushing or wiping him down with a slightly damp cloth can help. Use baby gates to restrict his access to certain rooms, like the bedroom. This way you will have a "safe haven" when allergy symptoms are the worst.
Simple cleaning measures can make a world of difference, too. Clean the rabbit's areas especially often, and dispose of soiled litter and hay immediately. Vacuum carpets, dust surfaces, and sweep the dust bunnies pun intended under the bed. Don't forget the obvious! Wash your hands after handling your rabbit and his baggage, and be sure to avoid touching your eyes.
If diligent cleaning and restricting your rabbit's access to the whole house isn't helping as much as you'd like, ask your doctor about adding a daily allergy pill to your routine. Pet allergy is an allergic reaction to proteins found in an animal's skin cells, saliva or urine. Signs of pet allergy include those common to hay fever, such as sneezing and runny nose.
Some people may also experience signs of asthma, such as wheezing and difficulty breathing. Most often, pet allergy is triggered by exposure to the dead flakes of skin dander a pet sheds. Any animal with fur can be a source of pet allergy, but pet allergies are most commonly associated with cats and dogs. If you have a pet allergy, the best strategy is to avoid or reduce exposure to the animal as much as possible.
Medications or other treatments may be necessary to relieve symptoms and manage asthma. Some people with pet allergy may also experience skin symptoms, a pattern known as allergic dermatitis. This type of dermatitis is an immune system reaction that causes skin inflammation. Direct contact with an allergy-causing pet may trigger allergic dermatitis, causing signs and symptoms, such as:. Some signs and symptoms of pet allergy, such as a runny nose or sneezing, are similar to those of the common cold.
Sometimes it's difficult to know whether you have a cold or an allergy. If symptoms persist for more than two weeks, you might have an allergy. If your signs and symptoms are severe — with nasal passages feeling completely blocked and difficulty sleeping or wheezing — call your doctor.
Seek emergency care if wheezing or shortness of breath rapidly worsens or if you are short of breath with minimal activity. Allergies occur when your immune system reacts to a foreign substance such as pollen, mold or pet dander.
Your immune system produces proteins known as antibodies. These antibodies protect you from unwanted invaders that could make you sick or cause an infection. When you have allergies, your immune system makes antibodies that identify your particular allergen as something harmful, even though it isn't. Contact us to make an appointment.
If you notice any of the following symptoms in your rabbit, it could be having an allergic reaction to something in its cage or in your house.
We can tell you whether your rabbit has an infection or is suffering from allergies by administering a simple blood test when you bring it in for a check-up. These cookies are required for our website to operate and include items such as whether or not to display this pop-up box or your session when logging in to the website.
These cookies cannot be disabled. We use 3rd party services such as Google Analytics to measure the performance of our website. As a general rule, however, an Angora rabbit is probably not the best choice for someone with allergies. An Angora, or other longhaired rabbit, needs additional grooming and, therefore, will shed more dander, collect more dust, and lick its fur more often, thus spreading the saliva protein. Smith cites the Rex breed as having a lower shed count than an Angora.
To determine which breed is right for you, spend time with various types of rabbits, or offer to foster or pet-sit a rabbit in order to gain exposure to a variety of breeds.
Will you be allergic to a rabbit too? Smith is highly allergic to guinea pigs and cats, somewhat allergic to dogs and hay, but not at all to rabbits. To combat her hay allergy she uses caution while handling it. Published: November 26, By: Chewy Editorial Published: November 26, By: Chewy Editorial Updated: November 3, By: Chewy Updated: August 2, By: Chewy Editorial Published: August 3, By: Chewy Editorial Published: May 31,
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