Rabbits and guinea pigs are considered low-maintenance pets. However, this isn't the case at the vet: dental work under anesthesia, castration, or an acute digestive disorder regularly cost hundreds of euros. Because both species should never be kept alone, any cost issue usually affects several animals at once.
On this page you will find what really costs money when it comes to pets — and an honest assessment of what insurance coverage is currently possible.
Pets: Advice instead of calculations
There is currently no online comparison tool for rabbits and guinea pigs. Therefore, we will personally check the options for you — daily from 9 am to 8 pm, including weekends.
What costs money when it comes to pets
- Dental problems: Rabbits and guinea pigs grow their teeth throughout their lives. Misalignments must be corrected regularly under anesthesia — the most common ongoing expense.
- Digestive disorders: Gastrointestinal stasis in rabbits is an emergency and often requires inpatient treatment.
- Castration and operations: Anesthesia in small animals is challenging and therefore time-consuming.
- Several animals: Rabbits and guinea pigs should never be kept alone — the cost risk increases accordingly.
Why there is no comparison calculator here
The market for pet insurance is significantly smaller than for dogs and cats. Our comparison tool currently covers dogs, cats, and horses—for rabbits, guinea pigs, and other small pets, there simply isn't a comparable market that a tool could meaningfully represent.
We believe it's more honest to tell you this than to send you to a computer that doesn't even know your pet. Call us—we'll tell you within minutes if and how your pet can be insured, and whether insurance is even worthwhile in your case.
For dogs, cats and horses, it goes directly
Do you also keep a dog, cat, or horse in addition to your pet? You can compare these animal types immediately: