Are you allergic to your rabbit or guinea pig, or is it the hay? ❤️🐹🐰🌾Rabbit-related allergies can be a nuisance, but there are many ways to help manage them so that you can live happily with your bunny. While some are allergic to a protein in rabbit saliva or dander, others are allergic to something in their bunny’s living environment, such as hay and dust. These allergies are often mistaken for allergies to the rabbit themselves. Regardless of the source, here are a few tips for managing rabbit-related allergies:
➡️Try A Different Type Of Hay. 90% of presumed rabbit allergies are actually hay allergies (specifically timothy hay). A good first step is to try a different type of hay, such as orchard hay. Keep the hay in a tub or in a room you don’t use frequently.
➡️Minimize Direct Contact. Avoid touching your face after handling your bunny, and wash your hands afterward. Wear a mask when cleaning your bunny’s living area, or have someone else do it.
➡️Limit Your Bunny’s Territory. Keeping your bunny in certain rooms will minimize the spread of allergens throughout the house. Keep at least one room, such as your bedroom, bunny-free.
➡️Clean Frequently. Dust and vacuum regularly. Mop hardwood floors, and clean window ledges, door frames, curtains, and under beds and furniture.
➡️Use An Air Purifier. High efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filtration systems are recommended to remove microscopic particles from the air. Run the HEPA filter all the time in the rabbit-free room(s) with the door closed. Consider additional units in other rooms, including your bunny’s room. For central air systems, an electrostatic filter is recommended. Clean or change filters frequently.
➡️Allergy Neutralizers. Products like AllerPet and AllerPet/C can neutralize fur allergens. Do NOT use shampoo products. Baths are extremely stressful for bunnies and can lead to serious injury. Always consult your vet before using new products on your bunny. Daily brushing and wiping fur with a slightly damp cloth may also help reduce fur allergens.
➡️Allergy Medication. Try an over-the-counter allergy medicine, like Claritin. For severe allergies, nasal steroid sprays or allergy shots may be helpful. Talk to your doctor to find the best option for you. ... See MoreSee Less
Too many raccoons went for the water dish at once at the feral cat feeding station last night. 😂 So thankful the skunk wasn’t bothered. 💦🦝🦨❤️ ... See MoreSee Less
Tomi saw the vet this week for a beak cleaning. She did really well throughout her laying season, but now she is starting to get build up again. 🩷🪿
Anka is back with the flock. She will always have a limp, but her leg has healed and she is very happy to be reunited with her friends, old and new. ❤️🦆 ... See MoreSee Less
Little Honey now has a neurological condition that has her declining pretty rapidly. Dr. Thomas upped her meloxicam dose at her checkup last week, so she is comfortable.
Honey still eagerly devours her syringe feedings and is able to enjoy some greens at meal times, but she spends most of her day sleeping. We are hoping for an easy transition for her. 😢🤎🐹 ... See MoreSee Less
Sweet Marshmallow has gone to the next world. 🌈🤍🐹 She came to us Thanksgiving of 2018 with 3 guinea pig friends (Strawberry, Blueberry, and Caramel) and 2 bunny friends (Kaleena and Clementine) when their family hit a difficult patch.
We hoped things would work out for their humans, but by February, it was evident that the animals would be staying at Friendly Farms. We named the guinea pigs the 4 Toppings, and they soon became 5 when Truffle joined them.
Sweet Marshmallow has been a cheerful presence in the guinea pig room all of these years, and we are sad to lose her. RIP lovely lady. We are glad to have known you. 🩷 ... See MoreSee Less
Mustachio always loves his visits to the Animal Cancer Center because they have the best treats! 😋 Dr. Arteaga prescribed Palladia 3x/week. Recheck in one month. 🩷🐈 ... See MoreSee Less
This lovely lady’s name is Opal. She hitched a ride with us from Harvest Home Animal Sanctuary in Stockton last week, and is acclimating to life at Friendly Farms. ❤️🐓
She’s a bit more used to living with humans and ducks than other chickens, so we’re taking it slow. Right now she stays in the pen in the chicken yard while the others are out running in the corral and backyard. Hopefully she’ll soon feel enough at home to run with the others.
Ross enjoys her company when he’s working in the chicken yard. ... See MoreSee Less
Are you allergic to your rabbit or guinea pig, or is it the hay? ❤️🐹🐰🌾Rabbit-related allergies can be a nuisance, but there are many ways to help manage them so that you can live happily with your bunny. While some are allergic to a protein in rabbit saliva or dander, others are allergic to something in their bunny’s living environment, such as hay and dust. These allergies are often mistaken for allergies to the rabbit themselves. Regardless of the source, here are a few tips for managing rabbit-related allergies:
➡️Try A Different Type Of Hay. 90% of presumed rabbit allergies are actually hay allergies (specifically timothy hay). A good first step is to try a different type of hay, such as orchard hay. Keep the hay in a tub or in a room you don’t use frequently.
➡️Minimize Direct Contact. Avoid touching your face after handling your bunny, and wash your hands afterward. Wear a mask when cleaning your bunny’s living area, or have someone else do it.
➡️Limit Your Bunny’s Territory. Keeping your bunny in certain rooms will minimize the spread of allergens throughout the house. Keep at least one room, such as your bedroom, bunny-free.
➡️Clean Frequently. Dust and vacuum regularly. Mop hardwood floors, and clean window ledges, door frames, curtains, and under beds and furniture.
➡️Use An Air Purifier. High efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filtration systems are recommended to remove microscopic particles from the air. Run the HEPA filter all the time in the rabbit-free room(s) with the door closed. Consider additional units in other rooms, including your bunny’s room. For central air systems, an electrostatic filter is recommended. Clean or change filters frequently.
➡️Allergy Neutralizers. Products like AllerPet and AllerPet/C can neutralize fur allergens. Do NOT use shampoo products. Baths are extremely stressful for bunnies and can lead to serious injury. Always consult your vet before using new products on your bunny. Daily brushing and wiping fur with a slightly damp cloth may also help reduce fur allergens.
➡️Allergy Medication. Try an over-the-counter allergy medicine, like Claritin. For severe allergies, nasal steroid sprays or allergy shots may be helpful. Talk to your doctor to find the best option for you. ... See MoreSee Less
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Too many raccoons went for the water dish at once at the feral cat feeding station last night. 😂 So thankful the skunk wasn’t bothered. 💦🦝🦨❤️ ... See MoreSee Less
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Lol
Tomi saw the vet this week for a beak cleaning. She did really well throughout her laying season, but now she is starting to get build up again. 🩷🪿
Anka is back with the flock. She will always have a limp, but her leg has healed and she is very happy to be reunited with her friends, old and new. ❤️🦆 ... See MoreSee Less
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Your ongoing amounts of vet care makes me so aware of the number of farm animals in the world that must live in misery, due to neglecting owners.
They’re all so happy with you aren’t they
Sparkle finds it easier to graze by just taking the hay everywhere with her. #harvestqueen 💚🐹 ... See MoreSee Less
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lol, she’s got a good idea
Little Honey now has a neurological condition that has her declining pretty rapidly. Dr. Thomas upped her meloxicam dose at her checkup last week, so she is comfortable.
Honey still eagerly devours her syringe feedings and is able to enjoy some greens at meal times, but she spends most of her day sleeping. We are hoping for an easy transition for her. 😢🤎🐹 ... See MoreSee Less
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She's in good hands with you guys. I wish her all the best!!
Sweet journeys Honey
I’m so so sorry to hear that. She couldn’t wish for better love and care
Saturday pigs and purrs. 🩷🐹🐱 ... See MoreSee Less
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All so beautiful and happy
Sweet Marshmallow has gone to the next world. 🌈🤍🐹 She came to us Thanksgiving of 2018 with 3 guinea pig friends (Strawberry, Blueberry, and Caramel) and 2 bunny friends (Kaleena and Clementine) when their family hit a difficult patch.
We hoped things would work out for their humans, but by February, it was evident that the animals would be staying at Friendly Farms. We named the guinea pigs the 4 Toppings, and they soon became 5 when Truffle joined them.
Sweet Marshmallow has been a cheerful presence in the guinea pig room all of these years, and we are sad to lose her. RIP lovely lady. We are glad to have known you. 🩷 ... See MoreSee Less
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It almost seems to get harder when we lose our fur babies <3 RIP Marshmallow <3
Fly high, Marshmallow. They have the best lives there with you all at Friendly Farms - A Small Animal Sanctuary. <3
I’m so, so sorry. RIP beautiful little Marshmallow. Thinking of you
Mustachio always loves his visits to the Animal Cancer Center because they have the best treats! 😋 Dr. Arteaga prescribed Palladia 3x/week. Recheck in one month. 🩷🐈 ... See MoreSee Less
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Aw, I hope he’s doing ok
This lovely lady’s name is Opal. She hitched a ride with us from Harvest Home Animal Sanctuary in Stockton last week, and is acclimating to life at Friendly Farms. ❤️🐓
She’s a bit more used to living with humans and ducks than other chickens, so we’re taking it slow. Right now she stays in the pen in the chicken yard while the others are out running in the corral and backyard. Hopefully she’ll soon feel enough at home to run with the others.
Ross enjoys her company when he’s working in the chicken yard. ... See MoreSee Less
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Awwww…
Oh, she’s so cute! I hope to have chickens and ducks someday ❤️🐓🦆❤️
She’s beautiful. I’m so pleased she’s safe with you