Hiya - bit of a wierd question...
There is a possibility that I may be having a rabbit for xmas as I've ALWAYS wanted one but was advised by my doctor to wait until my eczema went down :-(
So now I may be allowed one but my mum is worried about it irritating my dad as he has problems with his nose (synesis I think)
Does anyone have any suggestions on how I could get around this problem??
Thanks very much, any help will be appreciated!! ;-)
2006-09-27 05:39:26 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
My eczema has cleared up now and has not flared up for a while so my doctor said it would be okay for me.
My dad however, does have an allergy, but I wanted to see if there was another way around it. That's all I'm asking! ;-)
2006-09-27 06:02:15 · update #1
rabbits are pretty clean animals what I would to is. Teach it for one to use a litter box for the litter in the box use pellets made of wood, they absorb well. Then you can purchase a brush, rabbit shampoo and even wipes to use on your rabbit in between baths to keep his dander level down. Its not usually the fur that is the problem, but the dander. There are a lot of good bedding choices for the cage (make sure it is not the same as what is in the litter box) that won't be to horrible. There are alot made out of newspaper and other things that shouldn't effect your dads allergies to badly. Also, try to purchase the rabbit and supplies from places that have a good return policy so if it doesn't work out you will get the money back and you won't be stuck trying to find a home for your rabbit yourself. Good luck, I hope this helped.
2006-09-27 06:16:27 · answer #1 · answered by Animal lover 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have two bunnies and an allergic husband. Sounds mean I know,but what he's allergic to isn't the rabbits,but their hay. It's an essential to their diet so it must stay. Our way around this is to vacuum often and wash our hands after cuddling the bunnies. Rabbits are clean animals if you clean their cage as needed and groom them when they shed. I don't think they'd be to terrible for a person with sinus problems or allergies as long as you take care of your bunny. If you are only getting one bunny you need to play with it often. Bunnies are social and like to have friends. It's suggested that people adopt two if possible.
You do need to ask yourself if it's worth the possible eczema outbreak. If you are willing to care for a pet and play with it. Ask your family members if it's alright and to let you know if the animal starts causing them trouble. And are you willing to give it up and find it a good home should you not be able to keep it.
I hope things go well for you. Bunnies are wonderful pets. I had wanted one since I knew what a rabbit was and I didn't get one till I was married. Be patient. If it doesn't work out now it is possible that later it will.
2006-09-27 17:39:20 · answer #2 · answered by Usagi-Chan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have eczema too and when my sister got a rabbit it flared up and i was so itchy and red all over. I would advise against it just because once we get are skin under control we don't want it to flare up again. I have a hypoallergenic dog, Miniature Schnauzer
2006-09-27 13:29:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have a rabbit too. My brother as well as my dad had alergies from the fur. My dad had to take some medicine, but he's fine now. My brother moved out for college so he didn't have anymore problems with the rabbit.
2006-09-27 13:02:22 · answer #4 · answered by missmysterious01 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ook same here i'malrgicto my bunny but i shower come her hair and keep her clean the only way i see this problem not to occur is that u keep the bunny away from ur dad its not true that eczema can flare up yes if the bunny is not clean it will bunps on u u for about 1/2 hour but i will go away yes u can sneeze alot from theb but like i said keep the bunny away form dad, keep him in ur room and keep his/her cage clean and FED THEM
2006-09-27 23:28:49 · answer #5 · answered by EiaMaria 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could you keep one in a safe secure(where nothing can get in, or out) hutch outside, maybe? Rabbits don't take up much room and it wouldn't be in the house. ALso, you could use the pellets in the garden.
2006-09-27 13:03:17 · answer #6 · answered by misteri 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So what you are saying is you want a rabbit but you & your dad have alergies but you ummmm want one anyway.........Well you should probably not get one then. Better safe than sorry.
2006-09-27 12:58:03 · answer #7 · answered by +**GOTHLING**+ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
um...no that's okay because mine just died from too much heat
2006-09-27 13:39:28 · answer #8 · answered by jakesgirl<3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋