Why Rabbits Need Pet Insurance Too

Poor rabbits are often overlooked when it comes to pet insurance. And this isn't the only area of life they are forgotten about in - with a new study reporting that up to three quarters of rabbits aren't receiving the care they need to keep happy and healthy.

The report highlights the poor treatment many rabbits are subjected too, after their owners (often unwittingly) fail to provide them with adequate housing or diets.

It is believed that on many occasisons pet rabbits are brought home as a simple alternative to a cat or dog - but lots of people fail to realise that rabbits have a range of health care needs and are extremely sociable animals.

Considering Vet Bills

As well as needing lots of daily attention, rabbits need regular visits to the vet - usually regarding growth problems with their teeth and claws or stomach problems after their sensitive digestive systems become irritated. This can be costly, and because rabbits are thought to be 'easy' to care for, lots of people fail to arrange pet insurance for their rabbits and are faced with huge bills when their rabbit does develop problems.

This is an unwise attitude to have, because rabbits require veterinary from the start due to their initial injections needed to ward off common illnesses. After this, many owners find that they need to return often to get the rabbits nails or teeth clipped, or to get their stomachs checked when they eat something that diasgrees with them (as rabbits do so often). A trip to the vet is almost ineveitable if you want to ensure your rabbit stays healthy, but a pet insurance plan means that the massive costs associated with the vet are not.

Looking After a Family Friend

Rabbits are just as likely to become ill as cats or dogs - and anyone caring for a rabbit properly will know that they can easily become a friendly member of the family. So don't take the risk, get your rabbit insured.