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Allergic to rabbits but want one? Are hypoallergenic breeds an option?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Male

I am allergic to Rabbits but my dream is to have a rabbit. Is there a rabbit that I can have without getting sick?

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on December 5th, 2017

Allergy to rabbits is very common and can be severe, unfortunately hypoallergenic rabbits do not exist. you can control your allergies with anti histamines and your body might get use to your rabbit eventually and the allergy might stop.

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