Best Rabbit Insurance: Hop Your Bunny Into Coverage Today (2024)

FAQs

Is pet insurance worth it for a rabbit? ›

Unexpected vet visits can become expensive. A pet insurance policy helps cushion the shock of unexpected emergencies, dental care, lab draws, x-rays, scheduled vaccines, and annual wellness visits. It will also give you peace of mind knowing that your rabbit is taken care of in the event of a health emergency.

The best way to gain your rabbits' trust is by simply spending lots of time being near them, while allowing your bunnies to approach you in their own time. By sitting quietly with them in a safe enclosure, you'll show your rabbits that you aren't to be feared and that you can be trusted.

There is one level of lifetime insurance for rabbits. These are annual policies and if our pet insurer offers and you accept the renewal terms by agreeing to pay the premiums, you may claim the benefits covered by that policy for another year.

Drawbacks/Misconceptions of Rabbit ownership

Bunnies can be destructive if they do not get enough mental enrichment and owners should take care to bunny-proof their home to avoid chewing on wires and furniture.

Many bunnies enjoy cuddles and affection

Bunnies are super-soft, and many will love cuddling with you as much as you love cuddling with them. Once a bunny is comfortable in their new home, they may claim you as their own by rubbing their chin on you to mark their territory.

The best way to make your rabbit's life happier is to give them a comfortable home base. This means a safe place where they can relax and play. The enclosure needs to be appropriately sized for your rabbit and you need to make sure to give them mental enrichment activities to keep them occupied.

What Are Typical Pet Insurance Waiting Periods? The typical waiting period is 14 days, particularly for illness coverage. Some pet insurance providers have a waiting period of only a few days for accident coverage. Hereditary conditions such as hip dysplasia typically have much longer waiting periods — up to a year.

What does the pet insurance cover? ›

It provides cover from injuries arising from accidents. It'll also provide the lowest level of vet fee cover limits. Time-limited cover: Time limited pet insurance policies are there to cover vet bills arising from an accident or eligible illness that your pet may suffer up to a specific cover limit.

Most pet insurance providers will pay a specific percentage of your rabbit's vet bill or require you to pay an excess (a contribution you'll need to make whenever you make a claim). There's often a limit on how much you can claim per year – with rabbits, this is often around $4,000 to $6,000.

We recommend bringing your bunny in for a checkup as soon as you first get them. This early visit will allow your vet to give your bunny a full examination checking for any health concerns such as parasites, but will also give you a chance to speak to your vet about the best way to care for your new pet.

Petting a bunny reduces stress.

There are quite a few scientific studies demonstrating that just watching an animal reduces cortisol, the stress hormone, and increases serotonin, the happy molecule. Snuggling up with a bunny can even lower blood pressure!

Contrary to popular belief, they are not low-maintenance pets and need just as much care and attention — if not more — as cats and dogs do. Also, rabbits are not ideal pets for small children, as they are fragile and can bite. These bunnies cannot just be let loose outdoors as they will not survive.