Hi, is it worth getting a bunny insured? Had a quote from Petplan via internet and it's £17 a month, bar a few pence, for the 2 bunnies. However, £50 excess per bunny per treatment/illness and only covers bunnies until they are 5 years old. Is it worth it? Is there a cheaper but good cover insurance out there? Shall I just put the £17 away each month instead? :? Thanks.
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- Thread starter Angie B
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Greenleaf Animal Rescue
Mama Doe
Yes it is . Have you tried animal friends?
rachylou
Warren Veteran
We are with Petplan and I think we pay about £26.50 per month for both of them and our excess is £60.00.
We were debating whether or not it is worth having due to Jimby's policy have a LOT of exclusions because we did not take it out when we first got him and he had had a few tummy problems and teeth so they will not cover those or a whole host of things that could relate to them, but having said that, anything else is covered so I do think it is worth it as vet bills can get very expensive.
So really I think £17 is pretty good to cover two bunnies.
We were debating whether or not it is worth having due to Jimby's policy have a LOT of exclusions because we did not take it out when we first got him and he had had a few tummy problems and teeth so they will not cover those or a whole host of things that could relate to them, but having said that, anything else is covered so I do think it is worth it as vet bills can get very expensive.
So really I think £17 is pretty good to cover two bunnies.
Greenleaf Animal Rescue
Mama Doe
Sorry i meant exotic direct for bunnies 
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TeflonsShadow
Wise Old Thumper
I have a voucher for pet plan.....
'10 months for the price of 12' if you would like it?
'10 months for the price of 12' if you would like it?
esupi
Warren Veteran
I've been having a similar debate recently. They are currently insured, but it does seem a lot of money so we are thinking of just putting money away every month instead. It would be on the understanding though that we would pay whatever we had to should anything happen to them.
