What would a be a good pet for people with allergies?
August 6th, 2003 by admin
FunkyDrumma asked:
I am looking for a small pet that i can play with but the big problem is that i am allergic to most animals. I have a standard poodle and am fine with him but i have problems with dogs (other than certain breeds) cats, bunnies, guinea pigs, and hamsters. those are the only animals i have had first hand experience with. I was looking into chinchillas and i think they are a good choice. I was wondering if you could help me find a pet that is friendly and playful but wont flare up my allergies. Also, any info on chinchilla allergies are great.
I am looking for a small pet that i can play with but the big problem is that i am allergic to most animals. I have a standard poodle and am fine with him but i have problems with dogs (other than certain breeds) cats, bunnies, guinea pigs, and hamsters. those are the only animals i have had first hand experience with. I was looking into chinchillas and i think they are a good choice. I was wondering if you could help me find a pet that is friendly and playful but wont flare up my allergies. Also, any info on chinchilla allergies are great.
Thanks
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August 8th, 2003 at 8:13 am
a naked mole rat
August 10th, 2003 at 9:18 pm
they have some kinds of dogs that hypo allergic. i think you should google it
August 11th, 2003 at 12:53 am
Chinchillas have very long fur, but they do not shed. However, you are most likely allergic to pet dander, not pet fur. Chances are, if you’re allergic to guinea pigs or hamsters, you’ll be allergic to chinchillas. Plus, even if you weren’t allergic to chinchillas, they cost 80-130 dollars, and live from 15-30 years. If you really think you would like a pal like that, go for it! How about a bird? Most people aren’t allergic to birds. Anyway, try going to your Dr. and asking him for an allergy shot, this might help a little so you could get a hamster or gerbil. Good luck!
August 11th, 2003 at 11:47 pm
well i like gecko’s alot.
lol.
…unless you dont like the “creepy” kinds of animals.
lol.
geckos are harmles..most of them, and they dont have fur, and theyre fun to play with.
August 13th, 2003 at 12:49 am
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds:
Airedale Terrier
American Hairless Terrier
Australian Cattle Dog
Barbet (dog)
Basenji
Bedlington Terrier
Bergamasco
Bichon Frisé
Bolognese
Border Terrier
Bouvier des Flandres
Cairn Terrier
Chacy Ranior
Coton de Tulear
Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Fox Terrier (Wire)
Havanese
Irish Water Spaniel
Kerry Blue Terrier
Lagotto Romagnolo
Lhasa Apso
Maltese
Miniature Poodle
Miniature Schnauzer
Peruvian Inca Orchid
Portuguese Water Dog
Puli
Samoyed (dog)
Scottish Terrier
Shih Tzu
Silky Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Yorksire Terrier
Hypoallergenic Cat Breeds:
Siberian
Hypoallergenic Small Animals:
Naked Mole Rat
Hairless Mouse
Persian Rabbit
Hope I Helped!!!
August 15th, 2003 at 1:00 pm
try this one
most often its a bedding concern too..
perhaps a lizard if mammals are out.. there are hairless guinea pigs
always check local shelters FIRST
August 15th, 2003 at 6:13 pm
If you like cats you may be able to have one with out a problem. Talk to your vet first.
One common remedy for people who love cats, but are allergic to them is acepromazine. I do not know specifically how this works, but a significant amount of people says it helps with cat allergies. Get your vet to mix up 1 ml of acepromazine in 9 ml of distilled water. Give the cat 2 or so drops of the mixture each day, or you can just put the drops in his water bowl. As I said I do not know the mechanism for this, but it does help many people enjoy their cats more.
August 16th, 2003 at 1:25 am
Chinchillas are awesome!! I have 2!
Only thing is their fur goes everywhere and the dust does too.
They require a very cold room b/c they hide in small caves high above sea level, so heat will stress them out and result in heat stroke.
But since they are hypoallergenic my mom let me keep mine.
August 17th, 2003 at 8:08 am
If you are allergic to bunnies and guinea pigs chances are you are allergic to Chinchillas too. Chinchillas also bathe in dust - NOT WATER. They use dust to clean themselves and not a easy time for allergy sufferers.
Why not try a young adult bearded dragon? Many docile reptiles make good pets and some you don’t have feed all day or twice a day. Allergies are usually not a problem with these guys. Do your research before picking out any new pet you are unfamiliar with.
Good Luck and Keep asking questions.
August 18th, 2003 at 11:35 am
Probably something with no fur. Umm a snake, frog, lizard, hairless cat, fish, turtles, etc. A chinchilla has lots of fur so i dont think they are gud pets for a person with allergies. Besides they need a really big cage to jump around in. So if you have a small house or something then they arent good pets.