Are chinchilla allergies the same as rabbits?

Question

my dad is allergic to rabbits and cats...i want a chinchilla but i'm afraid he'll be allergic to it and i can't get one

please help

Answer 1

Allergies can be based on three different things:  Fur, dander and saliva.  As chinchillas are a different species and different catagory than cats or rabbits he may or may not be allergic.  It will depend.  

If he is allergic to dust it might not be good to get a chinchilla as they need dust baths (sand) and it can irritate some sensitive people.

Fast way to find out, let him handle one and see what happens.