My rabbit is being treated for an eye and jaw abscess. She is a long term dental bunny who's last check was 2 weeks before the abscess. I know routine dental care is not covered but does anyone have experience of successfully claiming for related conditions such as this? We are with pet plan who say they will consider the claim.
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- Thread starter wiggie
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they've also covered other related issues like GI stasis and when her incisors were removed.
kazz
Alpha Buck
How much has it cost if you don't mind me asking? We think theres a possibly abscess and I lostmy job just as I got her so never got her insured as wanted to be in a stable job before promising to make payments. I do have temp work for 3 weeks and the OH will help if need be but I just wanted a ball park figure if you can.
ashbunny
Alpha Buck
For me, the cost of removing Ash's abscess was £372.90 :shock:
RogerRabbit999
Mama Doe
Yes, was in exactly the same situation and Petplan paid the claim in full with no problems. The dental work is required to aid recovery of the other problems, so I really don't see that you would have a problem. Roger had abscesses, and needed dental work as well to successfully treat them, and Petplan were fine. I was told that their only requirement was that the bun had had a dental within the last 12 months.
kazz
Alpha Buck
******. Looks like OH is chipping in afterall..
RogerRabbit999
Mama Doe
I just realised an easy way to answer this. Have you got any exclusions on your bun's insurance with Petplan? If not, I really don't see that you have a problem. Roger was a dental bun but there was no exclusion on his policy, and when he needed surgery for a abscess under his tongue, they paid it in full.
