I have a cat and have been around dogs, but everytime I get around a enclosed area with a bunny I get all stuffed up. Am I allergic?
2007-03-23 18:19:25 · 11 answers · asked by friendly_future_cop 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Yes, you can be allergic to just rabbits and not other animals. Unfortunately, I have the same problem. I'm fine around any other type of animal except rabbits (I have severe allergies that close my throat up when I get near any rabbit dander/hair).
Sounds like you're allergic.
Also remember that it's Springtime, so it's their natural molting season. Rabbits will be losing a lot more hair right now, and this in turn will aggravate your allergies even more.
Clariton seems to be the best thing I've tried so far, but it only helps so much. I'd definitely recommend it however; if needed.
2007-03-23 18:27:38 · answer #1 · answered by mroof! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All animal dander is different. So yes, you can be allergic to the rabbit if you aren't allergic to other animals. You can even be allergic to that specific rabbit if you aren't allergic to some other rabbits. You can be allergic to long haired, but not short haired dogs... just about anything CAN cause an allergy. Try taking some benedryl when you are around it and you should be able to tell pretty quickly.
2007-03-23 18:28:10 · answer #2 · answered by McRottie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you could be allergic. I have a bunny who sheds fur, alot of it, three times a year, and the fur is so fine that it even makes my nose itch. Every animal's fur is different in thickness, etc. The rabbit's fur is really soft and fine. I have to vacuum my house everyday because the fur sheds and gets everywhere. It doesn't settle on the ground it actually flies around in the air it's so light. We inhale it and aacchhoo!!
But, yes but, the best way to truly fine out, is to have an allergy test done at the doctors.
2007-03-23 19:45:38 · answer #3 · answered by Child Of God 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure you can be allergic to rabbits and chance are you would be allergic to squirrels, rats, guinea pigs too! Why? Because they are all rodents. It is not the hair that poeple are allergic to, it is the dander (flakes of skin that come off from animals skin).
Nuff information?
2007-03-23 18:32:47 · answer #4 · answered by dick_bee_bad 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
possibly thats how I am when I am around like hamsters and other animals Im okay but when i get around cats and dogs I start sneezing and I have a lot of nasal problems
2007-03-23 18:58:26 · answer #5 · answered by pagie22346578 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you are more then likely allergic to the bunny.You can have just 1 allergy in life.All animals fur is different.
2007-03-23 18:23:49 · answer #6 · answered by darlene100568 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is possible. Ask someone like a vet ASAP. Until then I wouldnt advise you to get too close to rabbits-bunnnies
2007-03-23 18:28:54 · answer #7 · answered by Ash 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you probably are allergic i have birds hamsters two big dogs (furry) also hav two rabbits and when it comes time to cleaning thier cages i can't even breath they bother me so bad but they are my sons so i can't part with them
2007-03-23 18:42:56 · answer #8 · answered by sandy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
maybe so , you should check with youre doctor see if they can gave you something to take care of youre allgeric . if youre are allgeric with the bunny, i would gave it to somebody who does want it for pet.
2007-03-23 18:56:56 · answer #9 · answered by statecalifornia2009 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course you can, you can be allergic to anything and they can be completely different, i am allergect to cabbage, coconut, and irish springs soap, they have nothing to do with each other
2007-03-23 18:23:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋