Why choose our rabbit insurance?
Rabbit insurance with Sainsbury’s Bank means your floppy-eared family members are protected when they need it most. Our flexible policies let you enjoy these benefits:
- Comprehensive cover
Benefit from Lifetime pet insurance – the most comprehensive cover we offer - Vet advice, day and night
Get 24/7 access to Vet Assistance when you buy pet insurance for bunnies or rabbits for any health questions you may have - Make claims and changes quickly
It’s quick and simple to manage your policy and make changes and claims online with My Pet Portal
- Insure more pets, save more pounds
Get your hands on our multi-pet insurance and you’ll get a discount of £1 per pet, per month † - Save more with Nectar
We’ve pulled a rabbit out the hat with a guaranteed discount for Nectar members *
What you get with our rabbit pet insurance
| Benefit |
Lifetime |
|---|---|
| Treatment period | unlimited |
| Treatment basis | per year |
| Veterinary fees |  |
| Veterinary helpline | |
| Additional benefits | |
| Vet fees we can cover | Amount |
|---|---|
| Dental cover^ | up to £2000 |
| Complementary treatment | up to £750 |
| Physiotherapy | up to £750 |
| Herbal or homeopathic medicine | up to £2000 |
| Additional benefits and limits | Amount |
|---|---|
| Advertising and reward cover | £250 |
| Emergency boarding or rabbit retreat fees (if you’re ill, injured or hospitalised for more than 48 hours) | £250 |
^This only covers dental treatment as a result of accident and illness. Trimming, burring or rasping teeth is not covered
Please note that our rabbit insurance won't cover any pre-existing conditions and that terms, conditions, excesses, exclusions and limitations apply. You can find out more about the terms of our cover in our policy documents.
What rabbit insurance should I get?
It is up to you and your needs which type of rabbit insurance you should get. We offer a comprehensive lifetime cover policy that is perfect for bunnies and their owners.
Lifetime
Our pet insurance that’s tailor made for rabbits. Your bunny can be covered for total vet bills of up to £2,000 per year.
We can pay out for selected issues your rabbit may experience during its lifetime – for as long as you’re a policyholder with us.
Why buy rabbit insurance?
Rabbits are busy and mischievous creatures. From digging in your garden to chewing wires in your house, rabbits know how to get themselves into trouble.
Rabbit insurance can help ensure that when your fluffy friend needs a trip to the vets, the bills could be taken care of.
This includes when your rabbit suffers an:
- Accident that has caused injury and requires medical treatment.
- Illness that develops after your policy starts and needs physio.
- Dental issues, caused by an accident or illness that require treatment.
What does rabbit insurance cover?
Rabbit insurance protects your fluffy-tailed companion should they be injured or fall ill. Here’s what our insurance for rabbits includes:
- Dental cover^
If your bunny needs some emergency dental work, we can pay up to £2,000 per year toward the cost. - Accidents, injuries and poisonings
Should your rabbit suffer an accident, injury or poisoning, our insurance can cover any associated costs at that difficult time. - Illness
Looking after a poorly pet brings stress and costs. We can help take care of the latter with help towards vet bills for treatment. - Physiotherapy
If your pet develops a condition or is recovering from an illness, we can pay up to £750 per year for physio appointments. - Herbal and homeopathic medicine
If your rabbit needs natural treatments for their ailments, we can pay up to £2,000 towards them. - Advertising and reward cover
If your rabbit escapes and goes missing, we can help pay for posters and rewards to help with their safe return. - Emergency boarding or retreat fees (if you’re ill, injured or hospitalised for more than 48 hours)
If you’re poorly and can’t look after your pride and joy, we can help pay for rabbit boarding costs.
^ This only covers dental treatment as a result of accident and illness. Trimming, burring or rasping teeth is not covered
What isn’t covered by rabbit insurance?
We do have some exclusions to our rabbit policies, as with all pet insurances. These include:
- Pre-existing conditions, symptoms, illnesses or injuries that your rabbit had before you took out a policy.
- Any illnesses within the first 14 days.
- Any accidents, injuries or poisoning in the first three days.
- Cosmetic dentistry or cleaning, descaling, trimming, burring or rasping your rabbit’s teeth.
What to consider when buying rabbit insurance
Rabbit insurance is essential for ensuring you and your pet are protected in case something bad happens. But there are a few things to take into consideration before taking out a policy. These include:
- Age
How old is your rabbit? Young bunnies can sometimes get cheaper insurance than older rabbits. - Breed
Is your rabbit a rare breed? This may affect your insurance quote. - Pre-existing medical conditions
If your rabbit has any known conditions prior to taking out insurance, this might affect the cover you can get. - Multiple pets
If you have multiple rabbits or cats and dogs, you could them covered under the same plan and save money.
When you’ve provided all this information, our online quote tool can provide you with a premium that reflects your circumstances. This can help you get the right cover for your rabbit.
Ready to protect your rabbit?
You should now have all the information you need to pick the perfect pet rabbit insurance for your cotton-tailed companion. All that’s left to do now is get a quote.
So go ahead and check you’re happy with the terms of our cover in our policy documents – then hop right to it.
Got more than one pet?
Got a hutch full of rabbits at home? Or does your bunny have a pedigree chum or feline friend indoors? Insure all your pets with our multi-pet insurance – and you’ll save at least £24 a year.†
Handy guides for your rabbit
Need some advice on how to look after your new bunny? Or wondering if it’s really worth getting pet insurance for rabbits? We’ve got a whole host of guides to get your teeth into.
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Need to talk to us?
Have a few questions that have you hopping around? We’re here to help. Visit out our FAQ and support page , for help and advice on our policies.
Frequently asked questions
When can you get pet insurance for a rabbit?
You can get bunny insurance for your baby rabbit when they turn eight weeks old – right up until their fifth birthday. They’ll then be covered for the rest of their life, as long as you keep renewing your policy every year without a break.
How much does pet rabbit insurance cost?
There are lots of different factors that play a part in the price of pet insurance for rabbits. It can depend on the:
- Age and breed of your rabbit
- Where you live in the country
- Level of cover too and what’s included
It’s worth remembering that paying more for cover can provide a greater number of benefits. For example, cheap rabbit insurance may not give you all the cover you need and could cost more in the long run.
Unsure about costs of our policies? Contact us today and we can help find the right policy for you.
Is there anything you don’t cover?
There are some things that aren’t covered with our pet rabbit insurance, including pre-existing conditions, vaccinations and the cost of routine and preventative treatments.
Double check your policy document for full details on what isn’t included in our cover.
Is it worth getting insurance for rabbits?
This has to be your decision, but it’s definitely something worth considering if you’re a rabbit owner.
Vet bills can soon spiral if they’re not partly or fully covered by a rabbit insurance policy.
If your rabbit runs into health issues during its lifetime, then a pet policy can help ensure you’re not footing the full bill – taking away that financial strain.
How long does a pet rabbit live?
Rabbits generally live for five to eight years, but they may live as long as twelve years.
Any more questions?
Got a burning question about rabbit health insurance or something else rabbit-related? Check out our handy list of FAQs and see if we’ve got the answer you’re looking for.
Terms and conditions
* The discount is based on information related to you and the Sainsbury’s and Sainsbury’s Bank transactions linked to your Nectar account. For more information on how we use your data, go to sainsburysbank.co.uk/privacy.
† Multi-pet discount is a minimum of £24 when insuring more than one pet as this is worked out at £1 per pet per month for each pet on a policy. Pets can have different cover levels. Discount deducted separately from any other offer.
Important information
Sainsbury's Bank plc, Registered Office, 33 Holborn, London EC1N 2HT (registered in England and Wales, no. 3279730) is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority (register no. 184514). Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd is an appointed representative of Sainsbury's Bank plc.
Sainsbury's Bank plc acts as an introducer to Pinnacle Insurance plc who is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority (register number 110866). Registered Office: Pinnacle House, A1 Barnet Way, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 2XX. Sainsbury’s Bank plc and Pinnacle Insurance plc are not part of the same corporate group.