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Originally Posted by rebeccag

I breed lionhead bunnies. Actually, this will be my last litter so I guess you can say I bred lionhead bunnies. I actually have a lop (minus the fuzz) that's litter trained. I ended up keeping him out of the cage because I couldn't keep him in one. I'm not kidding! He used to bump his way out of the nesting box attached to our large breeding cage. He actually chewed his way out of a baby gate one time. I tried stuffing a towel in the hole and he pulled it out. Very funny to watch. We'd see a white flash go by and we knew "Houdini" was at it again...LOL! He's very smart. My friends say he's more like a dog than a bunny. Okay, enough about my wonderful rabbit...lol!

The vet's office that fixed Shrek said that rabbit fur is different than cat fur and rabbits generally don't get fleas because rabbit fur is very soft and silky and the fleas can't attach themself onto them because they slide off. My own experience has confirmed that. My rabbits haven't yet got any fleas and they do go outside on grass (weather permitting). Unfortunately, that doesn't mean he won't be allergic. Papa can get tested before you leave to see if he is ellergic specifically to rabbits. Even if he is he might still be okay. Your daughter may have to clean the cage and brush fuzzy outside everyday while you're there that's all. If papa does get uncomfortable she may even consider putting her friend in the garage until you leave. Who knows, she might actually have a safe area outside that the bunny can go in during the day. I'd just be very careful if the bunny never goes out. They can actually die from freight. For example: if a dog came near the cage barking the rabbit could take a fit and break it's own back. That would be horrible so just be aware that rabbits are highly sensitive and easy prey for other animals. I have a dog pen with a netting on top that I let my rabbits go in on nice days. They can also over heat easily so I wouldn't leave them in direct sunlight. Let me know if I can help with anything. I'd love a pic when you get back. If you want, check out my web-site: www.sophiaslionheads.synthasite.com

Thank you so much for this information! I looked at your bunny babies, they are gorgeous. I think that my daughter's is an "American Fuzzy Lop" and he is beautiful. I think, to be on the safe side, that she will have to rehome him. Patrick has had lots of health problems since his heart attack in 2006 and I just can't risk it. I am certain that my daughter never thought that he might be allergic or she would never have agreed to take Grayson. She works for a vet and falls in love with every "critter" that comes through the door. She is way too busy with her life to have her two dogs and I think it will be best to find a good home for Grayson. She is a single Mom [two children] and football, baseball, cheerleading and other activities take all her time. She takes excellent care of her dogs too. On top of everything else, she is always first to volunteer to take round the clock care of orphan pups that they sometimes have at work.