I think it is too early to determine if it is an allergy to the bunny.  You will need to see if he reacts in Humphreys presence, if any medications help, etc.  I think it is odd that it happened suddenly like that and needs further investigating and research.

It may also be the hay. I agree too with Katnip, don’t be quick to blame it on the rabbit.

It could also just be seasonal allergies.

Also if there are allergies, there are medications to control them.

http://www.hsus.org/press_and_publications…nship.html

http://www.hsus.org/web-files/PDF/HSUS_Allergy_Brochure.pdf

Here is some good info on pets and allergies from HSUS.  It probably would be good to read them.

Kendar, I feel your predicament.

What climate do you live in?

Assuming you live in a more moderate climate than myself, and assuming your b/f is permanent, I would at least look into housing him on the patio in a very sheltered way. If you were to move him onto the patio, you might want to think about bonding him to a second rabbit so he will not suffer loneliness. There are many things an outdoor rabbit needs protection from, but I would rather do that if it was me, than give any of mine up.

I agree with Petzy. If you can properly and comftorably house him outside, at least he can still be in your care and you wouldn’t have to give him up.

Well,, I’m not going to be of much help.

With all the experiences I’ve had with men, & all the experiences I’ve had with bunnies, it would not be the bunny that I’d give up. LOL

Does the bf fit on the patio? LOL

Oh noo goodness.   BF could take allergy shots too.  He sounds stubborn about taking allergy meds.  I hate that cuz pets are given up stating allergies and the person is most likely too stubborn to take allergy meds.

Hubby is allergic to cats and refused to take meds.  Then when he had an asthma attack I got scared and the cat went.  Sadly.

I too would keep bun on the porch if I could.  Rather than part with him.  Tough spot. I feel for you.

Funny thing  if one of my buns get too close to hubby’s face he will start sneezing.  I had Ruby on the  bed and when we went to sleep he kept sneezing.    Fortunately we can work around it.

Otherwise I would be frantic and in your position.  I hope this can get worked out so you can keep your bunny.

Actually, taking life long meds is a big deal IMO. I can understand his hesitation and it is asking alot. It might help to find out specificallly what it is about Humphrey that he is allergic to. Sometimes it the fur, dander, saliva, urine etc. If it the fur, you may have to house Humphrey somewhere that your BF does not frequent to often. Regular outdoor brushing and a air purifyer (sp?), regular nasal irrigation may help also. It may be his allergy built up slowly. With the bunny absent his system may have normalised. Then when bun was brought back, his system reacted. If his system was compromised before, it may have been something simple like a cold that had him really struggling. In a way, it’s good you are alerted to the allergy before he contracted cold or flu that compounded things.

I hope you can find a workable solution.
 

Also, look into vitamins that aid with allergies. Good old Vitamin C can lessen a histamine reaction.

Aww that’s too bad! I obtained Thistle because a family member from his previous household was allergic to him. Boy wasn’t I lucky? I think moving your bunny to the patio or maybe even just keeping him in one room that your BF does not go in, you could keep the door closed so the fur stays inside the room.

Just a little support – My brother is allergic to cats – he has 5 of them!
Turns out that he built up an immunity to his cats. Just as Jersey said can happen. He does NOT take medication for this allergy.
He does get reactions to other peoples cats, but is just fine around his own. Unless he gets scratched – then he gets a great big welt. However, the welt goes away after a few days.
Also, my husband is allergic to some dogs – and he has had dogs his hole life.

There usually is a workable solution – the trick is finding it. Good Luck.

You’ll have to careful about your clothing too, that may be what triggered the reaction in the bedroom even though Humphrey was not there. Because he reacted slowly in the past, he may be able to built up a tolerance again. Perhaps taking anti histamines initially and paring it back as he gets used to having bun around again? I really hope you can all be living in harmony again soon!

I like Jersey’s suggestions. You could start using an air purifier and maybe put hypoallergenic liners on the bed and pillows and use an allergy spray on everything else. It also sounds like your BF has allergy-induced asthma, which won’t just be a problem with your rabbit. If he gets around too much pollen or something he’ll likely have the same experience. It’s so douchey of your boyfriend to say he’ll move out rather than offering to take meds. He could at least try Zyrtec or something…. that works very well for me and isn’t that expensive, especially if you get off-brand.

I had hayfever and it disappeared after having hay around all the time but if my brother visits he is streaming with it when he leaves.
I was wondering if he sort of picked up another smell or substance while at your mums as it seems abit strange that he was ok before and then when you came back was bad. Has he been to your mums with you ? Could it be some fur from her pets that he has picked up. Long shot really though i suppose.
You could start him on patio and slowly move him closer as he gets used to it again. He might just need to slowly build up to it. xx

Just a thought, what do you use for litter?

Kendar, yes, where I live it got down to minus 46 last winter. It was so cold that a bird came walking into my house. I kept him over night inside but he still died.
Ah! Victoria… what a much nicer climate for all things living!!!
So, about your patio set-up, in another thread Snugglebunny mentioned a pen with cover:

http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2751767

You could get something like that and attach it to a sheltered hutch. It is a great idea because it has a cover for shade that will hide your rabit from birds as well.

Wow. Douchey? Because he expects to be able to live in his home without suffering? I love all of my critters but if I was with someone for a decade I would put his health and comfort before the animals unless he was equally in love with them and offered to take meds. Everyone here is crazy about our rabbits but sometimes we have to remember that there’s a whole world out there that does not revolve around them, especially if he didn’t want Humphrey to begin with. I’d say that the fact that the rabbit is still in the house shows he’s a pretty good sport. He’s letting her try to come up with a way to keep him that won’t trigger his breathing problems.

…plus, if you stayed with your b/f for ten years, it’s probably because there was some compromising along the way…