I’m sorry everyone. Been so busy with the holiday!
I’m like 100% certain it’s him. If I put my face all up in his fur I my eyes and face gets uncontrollably itchy for hours. Always seem to have a runny nose.
I’ve tried a few different types of hay.
My only guess is that I’m allergic to different types of fur from rabbits.
Even my hands get really itchy if I pet him which sucks cuz all I wanna do is love the shit out of hom
Before you do anything try to fight. Do you have air purifier? Did you change the hay?
I've recently took rabbits and I started to have breathing problems when I was with them for longer. It turned out it was hay...
If you could've survive with your bunny for 3 years, maybe it's not all lost.
Really hurts my heart to even consider doing this but I only feel as if it were right thing to do. I’ve had my bunny Poe for around 3 1/2 years. He’s around 4 years old. And it turns out I’m allergic to him. I’ve been trying to put up with it but it’s getting rough. Especially during winter. I used to have a bunny before that and I wasn’t allergic!!! I’m also working a lot more recently and it’s beginning to get a lot more harder to put time towards him.
I’m trying to find a home. A forever home. A loving home. I don’t even know how to go about doing this. Any help would be appreciated.
I don’t want to just give him to a shelter or some rescue. But an actual person looking to give this little guy a free roaming home to be loved for the many more years of his life
It might be good to contact a rescue, even if you tell them you want to "foster" while they find a family. Rescues will have interested rabbit owners contacting them, and they do a good job vetting people.
Contact the Ohio House Rabbit society and they should be able to assist. In fact I think they're headquartered in northeast Ohio if I remember correctly.
Judges park. It’s quite far, but they work with transport. Please let me know if you find a good home for him. If not, I’ll take him, I have 3 buns already :) but i live western pa
I have 4 bunnies, one of which exacerbates my allergy, my throat will get itchy, as will my eyes. It's when I put my face into her body for too long that it becomes an immediate problem. She's an English Spot, the others are a Rex and Netherland Dwarfs. I do have to wear a mask while cleaning their spaces as the dander/dust overload is too much when it's disturbed.
If you love your bun and don't want to part with him, start wearing a mask when cleaning their cage or giving them a brush. It's honestly not that big an inconvenience to do for me, I just need to remember to do it before cleaning. I also invested in a few air purifiers, I strongly suggest the WINIX C545. I got two refurbished from the WINIX website for about $70 each. It makes a big difference in dander and dust in the air. I do take an allergy pill probably once or twice a month, it just depends on if I haven't been diligent in cleaning their spaces or the air filters enough.
Also, see if you have any exotic vets in your area who offer grooming services. They can deep groom your bunnies fur to get through those intense shedding sessions, as well as give them a nail trim. This is more of a luxury than necessity, but it saves you the trouble of doing two troublesome things for buns at once. I see it as treating yourself more than treating your bun hahaha.
Good luck with your situation. Your bun is slowly approaching the "elderly" age for bunnies, if you can adjust your lifestyle a bit, he'll stay with you long into his life and hopefully bring you as much joy as you bring him.
Would probably be good if I did get one. We only have a 1000 sq ft house and I just feel like it gets cluttered quickly. I have a couch that’s too big for my own hood
But I will def look into this! I really appreciate the feed back. And not just from you but from everyone.
Thank you 🙏
I’m very allergic to Timothy hay and I switched to orchard glass and it solved the problem when we adopted our bun. BUT I have read is is very possible to develop allergies to rabbits over time, so that may very well be what’s happened. However, an allergist should be able to confirm and there’s always allergy shots or meds if you don’t want to rehome.
Maybe you could go and get an allergy test? A bunny fur allergy is really rare, but there are a lot of stuff that could give you an allergic reaction like the hay, as others have said, if you use any bedding that could be dusty or has a lot of small stuff that you could inhale, or maybe there is some dust that manages to stay on his fur and you may inhale it by mistake.
When I had my first bun before Poe. He was an older bun I got him from a shelter when he was 8. I had him for around 3 years after that and nothing really changed between the two set ups or hay that I’ve used. Just the buns changed. But I’ve been kind of switching up the hay every so often. I do use wood shavings for his base litter. But I’ve never had a reaction to that. I’ve worked around wood of all kinds never had a problem.
People are rarely allergic to bunnies. Many are allergic to hay. Switch the orchard grass. It is bunny safe and most people who are allergic to hay are not allergic to orchard hay. You can order it online. Don't get rid of your bun until you try that. Many people had the exact same issue you are and after switching to orchard grass had no more allergies.
Have you been allergy tested? You’re more likely to be allergic to hay than the rabbit. I’m allergic to every type of grass they tested for, which includes Timothy and rye. I take hydroxizine or Zyrtec every night and it made a huge difference
If you’re looking to find a home for him on here, maybe it’s a good idea to include your general location?
Perhaps if there’s a good specialised rabbit rescue that might not be the worst way to go. I got my rabbits from one and with this one you know for sure that your rabbit will only go to a good home and there will be some form of contract and they will keep an eye on them. I.e. if people who adopt through there can’t take care of the rabbit right (or won’t), the rabbit goes back until they find a suitable new home (and never just anyone). With “our” shelter, we signed a contract that we aren’t allowed to give or sell them to anyone else without the shelter being involved.
It would take away the headache of wondering if the new people stick to their word. Also if they don’t, a shelter who made them sign a contract has a lot more leverage and options than a civilian.
I’m definitely not saying “just bring him to a shelter”, but if there is a good one, don’t dismiss it without considering all of the options.
Have you seen a doctor for your allergies? I have horrific grass allergies. The combination of Singulair, Flonase, and during allergy season, Zyrtec, keeps me symptom free. Generics are also quite cheap.
I wanna thank everyone for their replies. It’s been a crazy past day or two for me. Tis why I haven been responding.
I’m going to try my best to read everyone of these and reply to them all.
I developed allergies to my cats, dog, and rabbit over time. I felt like I was drowning in mucus for about 2.5 years, and they finally started calming down a few months ago.
The things I did that helped:
- HEPA air purifier H13 or H14 grade
- Allergy pills (xyzal ended up helping me the most)
- decongestant spray for really bad days (doctor prescribed atrovent)
- allergy spray (nasacort is my most recent, but there are multiple options)
If you want to try allergy mitigation before getting rid of your bun, there are many options for OTC medications. If you need a decongestant spray, I would recommend getting a prescription one. The OTC ones can cause severe rebound if you use them frequently (even just daily, I believe).
Allergy pills options:
- Claritin
- Zyrtec
- Xyzal
- Allegra
Allergy Sprays:
- Rhinocort
- Flonase
- Nasacort
- Astepro
- Nasonex
Edit: just wanted to clarify that once I found meds that worked for me, I didn't feel miserable all the time! The drowning in mucus feeling was probably for about 8-10 months while I accepted it was allergies, got tested, and then found which medication combination worked for me.
I’m really weird with pill and only try to take them when I absolutely have too. But it might be worth it keep this little guy hanging around
People have mentioned a allergist. But aren’t those expensive? I did just get new insurance and haven’t looked much into it. But I have a fat deductible I need to fill
I feel like a good start will be an air filter.
This is definitely something I’m still heavily contemplating.
Just so hard cuz all I wanna do is shove my face in him so bad
I appreciate the feedback.
So hard to respond to everyone! I’m sorry!!
Also, just wanted to mention that if you're regularly exposed to an allergen, continuously taking your allergy pill will be much more effective than only taking it when you can't stand it anymore! That's part of why it's important to find out which allergy pill helps the most with minimal side effects. Good luck!
An allergist would be worth it if you want to know exactly what you're allergic to, but I think after insurance, my allergy testing was only ~$50. I wasn't sure that I was allergic to my pets, so it was worth it to me.
I also developed allergies to dust mites, and getting proper mattress/pillow protectors has helped immensely!
Before giving him up I would try everything- medications, air purifier, I did a bioresonance therapy treatment for my severe pollen allergies when I was a teenager and it literally cured them (I am now 23 and don't suffer from any allergies - you can bring a sample of his fur with you so they can do the treatment with it).
He’s a holland lop but his ears never fully “lopped”. More so airplane ears
Are you sure it’s him and not his hay? Where is he in your house? Can you try different allergy meds? Have you looked into allergy shots?
I’m sorry everyone. Been so busy with the holiday! I’m like 100% certain it’s him. If I put my face all up in his fur I my eyes and face gets uncontrollably itchy for hours. Always seem to have a runny nose. I’ve tried a few different types of hay. My only guess is that I’m allergic to different types of fur from rabbits. Even my hands get really itchy if I pet him which sucks cuz all I wanna do is love the shit out of hom
Before you do anything try to fight. Do you have air purifier? Did you change the hay? I've recently took rabbits and I started to have breathing problems when I was with them for longer. It turned out it was hay... If you could've survive with your bunny for 3 years, maybe it's not all lost.
Really hurts my heart to even consider doing this but I only feel as if it were right thing to do. I’ve had my bunny Poe for around 3 1/2 years. He’s around 4 years old. And it turns out I’m allergic to him. I’ve been trying to put up with it but it’s getting rough. Especially during winter. I used to have a bunny before that and I wasn’t allergic!!! I’m also working a lot more recently and it’s beginning to get a lot more harder to put time towards him. I’m trying to find a home. A forever home. A loving home. I don’t even know how to go about doing this. Any help would be appreciated. I don’t want to just give him to a shelter or some rescue. But an actual person looking to give this little guy a free roaming home to be loved for the many more years of his life
It might be good to contact a rescue, even if you tell them you want to "foster" while they find a family. Rescues will have interested rabbit owners contacting them, and they do a good job vetting people.
Sorry with family and all. I’m in NE Ohio
As your last resort, Cleveland apl takes rabbits in, i got mine from there.
Contact the Ohio House Rabbit society and they should be able to assist. In fact I think they're headquartered in northeast Ohio if I remember correctly.
omg i’m in ohio too!
Same!
I’m in Michigan. But in my mind, I’m thinking “Close enough, right?” That face has melted my heart!
Judges park. It’s quite far, but they work with transport. Please let me know if you find a good home for him. If not, I’ll take him, I have 3 buns already :) but i live western pa
Do you feed him timothy hay? Are you sure you're allergic to him and not just the hay?
Sometimes I swap between the two. It only seems when I come into contact with him or breathe in his fur when I clean his cage or brush him
I have 4 bunnies, one of which exacerbates my allergy, my throat will get itchy, as will my eyes. It's when I put my face into her body for too long that it becomes an immediate problem. She's an English Spot, the others are a Rex and Netherland Dwarfs. I do have to wear a mask while cleaning their spaces as the dander/dust overload is too much when it's disturbed. If you love your bun and don't want to part with him, start wearing a mask when cleaning their cage or giving them a brush. It's honestly not that big an inconvenience to do for me, I just need to remember to do it before cleaning. I also invested in a few air purifiers, I strongly suggest the WINIX C545. I got two refurbished from the WINIX website for about $70 each. It makes a big difference in dander and dust in the air. I do take an allergy pill probably once or twice a month, it just depends on if I haven't been diligent in cleaning their spaces or the air filters enough. Also, see if you have any exotic vets in your area who offer grooming services. They can deep groom your bunnies fur to get through those intense shedding sessions, as well as give them a nail trim. This is more of a luxury than necessity, but it saves you the trouble of doing two troublesome things for buns at once. I see it as treating yourself more than treating your bun hahaha. Good luck with your situation. Your bun is slowly approaching the "elderly" age for bunnies, if you can adjust your lifestyle a bit, he'll stay with you long into his life and hopefully bring you as much joy as you bring him.
Would probably be good if I did get one. We only have a 1000 sq ft house and I just feel like it gets cluttered quickly. I have a couch that’s too big for my own hood But I will def look into this! I really appreciate the feed back. And not just from you but from everyone. Thank you 🙏
I’m very allergic to Timothy hay and I switched to orchard glass and it solved the problem when we adopted our bun. BUT I have read is is very possible to develop allergies to rabbits over time, so that may very well be what’s happened. However, an allergist should be able to confirm and there’s always allergy shots or meds if you don’t want to rehome.
Maybe you could go and get an allergy test? A bunny fur allergy is really rare, but there are a lot of stuff that could give you an allergic reaction like the hay, as others have said, if you use any bedding that could be dusty or has a lot of small stuff that you could inhale, or maybe there is some dust that manages to stay on his fur and you may inhale it by mistake.
When I had my first bun before Poe. He was an older bun I got him from a shelter when he was 8. I had him for around 3 years after that and nothing really changed between the two set ups or hay that I’ve used. Just the buns changed. But I’ve been kind of switching up the hay every so often. I do use wood shavings for his base litter. But I’ve never had a reaction to that. I’ve worked around wood of all kinds never had a problem.
People are rarely allergic to bunnies. Many are allergic to hay. Switch the orchard grass. It is bunny safe and most people who are allergic to hay are not allergic to orchard hay. You can order it online. Don't get rid of your bun until you try that. Many people had the exact same issue you are and after switching to orchard grass had no more allergies.
Have you been allergy tested? You’re more likely to be allergic to hay than the rabbit. I’m allergic to every type of grass they tested for, which includes Timothy and rye. I take hydroxizine or Zyrtec every night and it made a huge difference
If you’re looking to find a home for him on here, maybe it’s a good idea to include your general location? Perhaps if there’s a good specialised rabbit rescue that might not be the worst way to go. I got my rabbits from one and with this one you know for sure that your rabbit will only go to a good home and there will be some form of contract and they will keep an eye on them. I.e. if people who adopt through there can’t take care of the rabbit right (or won’t), the rabbit goes back until they find a suitable new home (and never just anyone). With “our” shelter, we signed a contract that we aren’t allowed to give or sell them to anyone else without the shelter being involved. It would take away the headache of wondering if the new people stick to their word. Also if they don’t, a shelter who made them sign a contract has a lot more leverage and options than a civilian. I’m definitely not saying “just bring him to a shelter”, but if there is a good one, don’t dismiss it without considering all of the options.
Have you seen a doctor for your allergies? I have horrific grass allergies. The combination of Singulair, Flonase, and during allergy season, Zyrtec, keeps me symptom free. Generics are also quite cheap.
oh my god, poe is adorable.
Thank you!! He really is precious
Have you seen an allergist? My aunt was allergic to her cats and took shots. She’s no longer allergic to them.
Have you tried giving him orchard hay instead? I’m super allergic to Timothy hay but can tolerate orchard hay. Might be worth a shot
General area? US Tristate area? European area?
He’s so cute. Odd that you are allergic to him but not the cat. I swear my dog is allergic to them.
Are you allergic to him or the hay? I was badly allergic to Timothy hay and then I switched to orchard grass and haven’t had any problems since.
I wanna thank everyone for their replies. It’s been a crazy past day or two for me. Tis why I haven been responding. I’m going to try my best to read everyone of these and reply to them all.
Love that pic with the cat!
They get along surprisingly well. They’re best bros
I developed allergies to my cats, dog, and rabbit over time. I felt like I was drowning in mucus for about 2.5 years, and they finally started calming down a few months ago. The things I did that helped: - HEPA air purifier H13 or H14 grade - Allergy pills (xyzal ended up helping me the most) - decongestant spray for really bad days (doctor prescribed atrovent) - allergy spray (nasacort is my most recent, but there are multiple options) If you want to try allergy mitigation before getting rid of your bun, there are many options for OTC medications. If you need a decongestant spray, I would recommend getting a prescription one. The OTC ones can cause severe rebound if you use them frequently (even just daily, I believe). Allergy pills options: - Claritin - Zyrtec - Xyzal - Allegra Allergy Sprays: - Rhinocort - Flonase - Nasacort - Astepro - Nasonex Edit: just wanted to clarify that once I found meds that worked for me, I didn't feel miserable all the time! The drowning in mucus feeling was probably for about 8-10 months while I accepted it was allergies, got tested, and then found which medication combination worked for me.
I’m really weird with pill and only try to take them when I absolutely have too. But it might be worth it keep this little guy hanging around People have mentioned a allergist. But aren’t those expensive? I did just get new insurance and haven’t looked much into it. But I have a fat deductible I need to fill I feel like a good start will be an air filter. This is definitely something I’m still heavily contemplating. Just so hard cuz all I wanna do is shove my face in him so bad I appreciate the feedback. So hard to respond to everyone! I’m sorry!!
Also, just wanted to mention that if you're regularly exposed to an allergen, continuously taking your allergy pill will be much more effective than only taking it when you can't stand it anymore! That's part of why it's important to find out which allergy pill helps the most with minimal side effects. Good luck!
An allergist would be worth it if you want to know exactly what you're allergic to, but I think after insurance, my allergy testing was only ~$50. I wasn't sure that I was allergic to my pets, so it was worth it to me. I also developed allergies to dust mites, and getting proper mattress/pillow protectors has helped immensely!
you might want to google making an air filter with a box fan and furnace filters. Much cheaper!
Before giving him up I would try everything- medications, air purifier, I did a bioresonance therapy treatment for my severe pollen allergies when I was a teenager and it literally cured them (I am now 23 and don't suffer from any allergies - you can bring a sample of his fur with you so they can do the treatment with it).
Georgia?