Little Bunnies, Big Bills

Nothing is more heartbreaking than a sick bunny. While we would all love to give our buns any and everything they need, finances can be a real concern. Thankfully, there are options to help next time we need to hop to the vet.

Pet Insurance

Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI), owned by Nationwide, is the only pet insurance company to offer small animal policies. The plan for rabbits is $25/month per pet and covers accidents, injuries, illnesses, hospitalizations, diagnostics, surgeries, and medications. You pay your veterinarian up front, but for covered services, you receive reimbursement after the insurance processes the claim. There is a $50 deductible per incident, and the insurance covers 90% after that, up to the maximum benefit allowed per condition.

CareCredit

CareCredit is a medical credit card that can be used to cover the costs of veterinary bills. For any purchases over $200 it is interest-free if you make the monthly payments on time and pay off the total amount before the end of the promotional period. Most veterinary offices offer 6-month interest-free plans. There is no sign-up fee or annual fee. CareCredit works well in conjunction with pet insurance to cover the up-front cost of the bill while waiting for reimbursement.

Pet Assure

Pet Assure has a Veterinary Discount Plan that provides instant discounts on in-house medical services from participating providers, including routine and emergency care. The Veterinary Discount Plan is only available if you enroll through your employer's benefits program. Pet Assure also offers a Mint Wellness plan, which provides reimbursement for annual routine pet care expenses from any veterinary provider.