As soon as I adopt a rabbit, I take them to the vet first thing to make sure they are healthy! And then my vet recommends check ups every six months.

I have a Nationwide policy for my rabbits. You can’t sign up for “exotic pet” coverage on their website–you have to call them–but they do offer it. For a rabbit, I pay $11 a month. You’d have to read through the whole policy to decide if it’s worth it for you, but it’s definitely saved me money in the long run.

I have insurance for my bun. It has been worth it. Most policies don’t cover rabbit teeth, but just recently one of our members said there are insurance policies that cover certain dental problems. That would be sth to look into, because dental problems in rabbits are common and can be costly.

It’s good to get the bun a vet check up, some insurance companies demand a clean bill of health before you can buy a policy.

Do you remember which companies were reported to offer dental coverage?

Also, for those of you in the United States, the Care Credit credit card (offered by Synchrony Bank) can be used for veterinary expenses, and most veterinarians accept it; it can also be used for veterinary prescriptions.

I would get insurance before taking her to the vet, as most insurance doesn’t cover ‘pre existing conditions’. So if you took her to the vet, and they discovered she had an eye infection say, that would then be a pre existing condition and eye infections would never be covered under your insurance. Obviously if she needs a vet take her in, but if you’re planning to just take her for a check up in a couple of weeks, I would try and get insurance before that.