9 Pets to Own if You Have Allergies

1. Guinea Pigs

Syrian Hamster is the most common household hamster, these make for excellent pets for allergy sufferers as they are usually confined to a small living space.

2. Hedgehogs

It appears that these intelligent, very sociable creatures have little effect on people with allergies, largely because they have quills; as such they shed much less dander than, say, a cat.

3. Frogs

One caveat here:  Some species of frogs and toads secrete toxic substances that can irritate your skin, so make sure you select the right kind of amphibian as a pet.

4. Parakeets or Cockatiels

Parakeets or budgies are great feathered options for bird fans as they shed very little dander, even when they are molting.

5. Hamsters or Gerbils

One advantage to having hamsters or gerbils as pets is that they stay in their cages, for the most part, which greatly reduces your contact with allergens. Plus, they’re cute!

6. Goldfish

Fish do not produce allergens, and many species can be relatively low maintenance compared to mammals, reptiles and birds.

7. Turtles

Even if you and/or your children are prone to allergies, there’s at least one pet that almost never causes allergic reactions in its owners: Turtles.

8. Snakes

Reptiles and amphibians usually do not cause allergic reactions because they do not produce the proteins found in the dander and saliva of warm-blooded animals.

9. Goldfish

Fish do not produce allergens, and many species can be relatively low maintenance compared to mammals, reptiles and birds.