{"id":4149,"date":"2021-12-21T06:56:07","date_gmt":"2021-12-21T12:56:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/petpundit.com\/?p=4149"},"modified":"2021-12-21T06:56:07","modified_gmt":"2021-12-21T12:56:07","slug":"got-allergies-around-a-rabbit-look-at-the-rabbits-food-first","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cathyrosenthal.com\/blog\/2021\/12\/21\/got-allergies-around-a-rabbit-look-at-the-rabbits-food-first\/","title":{"rendered":"Got allergies around a rabbit? Look at the rabbit\u2019s food first"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dear Cathy,<\/span><\/p>\n

I just read your piece on adopting rabbits. Another issue worth mentioning which my family encountered is allergies to Timothy hay. My husband had to wear arm-length rubber gloves when handling the hay, and the dust kept us sneezing. Rabbits eat a ton of hay, so if you\u2019re sensitive to it, think twice. <\/span><\/p>\n

— Chris, Manhasset, New York<\/span><\/p>\n

Dear Chris,<\/span><\/p>\n

Some people think if they sneeze or have a runny nose, they might be allergic to their rabbit. But in many instances, people with seasonal allergies may be allergic to their rabbit\u2019s food instead. <\/span><\/p>\n

Timothy hay is an important food source for the digestive health of small pets, like rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas. But, it\u2019s also a trigger for people with seasonal grass allergies. So, rabbits and other small animals, who eat Timothy hay, may not be a good fit for every home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Kudos to your husband for finding a way to avoid contact with the hay while still providing your rabbit with proper nutrition. <\/span><\/p>\n

Cathy M. Rosenthal is a longtime animal advocate, children’s author, syndicated pet columnist, and pet expert with more than 30 years in the animal welfare field. Send your pet questions, stories and tips to\u00a0cathy@petpundit.com<\/a>. Please include your name, city, and state. You can follow her @cathymrosenthal<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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