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- 05/30/2021 at 4:54 PM
  Lucifer's mom
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  Gello, i recently aquired a rabbit. Come to find out my husband is allergic to the hay. Is there a way to omit the hay from his diet? He has pellets and i feed him greens on a daily.
- 05/30/2021 at 4:57 PM
  DanaNM
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  Unfortunately hay is the most important part of a rabbit’s diet, it should be 75-80% of their food, and available 24/7. Chewing long strands of hay is also important to keep the rabbit’s teeth healthy and prevent boredom.
  
  But, there are other types of hays that tend to be less allergenic, and any type of grass hay would be fine. A lot of people who are allergic to timothy hay can handle orchard grass. You could also oat, rye, or bermuda grass hay.
  
  Oxbow also makes a product called “stacks” that might be less allergenic because there is less dust. They are more expensive, but might be worth looking into.
  
  . . . The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.
- 05/30/2021 at 5:10 PM
  LBJ10
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  I agree with Dana. Has your husband had allergy testing? Does he know what grasses he is allergic to? I assume he hasn’t since it sounds like this was a surprise. You can always do trial and error. As Dana said, many people who are allergic to Timothy are OK with orchard grass.
- 05/30/2021 at 5:22 PM
  Wick & Fable
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  Indeed, I agree with those above. If, at the end of the day, there is an unwillingness to find a suitable substitute, I would suggest working with a local rescue to rehome your rabbit. Hay is the most important piece of a rabbit’s diet (and dental + GI health) and makes the largest portion of the diet, so not having it in abundance and always available is not an option.
  
  The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.
- 05/30/2021 at 5:23 PM
  Lucifer's mom
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  He always has horrible allergies but i didn’t really think much of it. I will look into the other hays/grasses!! Thank you.
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