Yes, you can insure a rabbit in Spain — but very few companies offer it: most cover only dogs and cats. Petplan España is one of the insurers that does cover rabbits, reimbursing 100% of the vet bill up to €3,100 a year (€45 excess), at any vet. It matters because a rabbit’s care is specialised (an exotics vet) and can be expensive.
Key facts:
- Can rabbits be insured? Yes, but few insurers do it. Petplan España is one of them.
- Petplan cover: 100% of the bill up to €3,100/year, €45 excess, any vet.
- Why it matters: a rabbit needs an exotic-animal vet, and its emergencies (gut stasis, dental problems) are costly.
- Take it out early: pre-existing conditions are excluded, as across the whole sector.
- Rabbits are delicate: a problem that could wait a few hours in a dog is an emergency in a rabbit.
The rabbit is the third most popular pet in Spain, after the dog and the cat — but it lags far behind in one respect: almost nobody insures it. If you share your life with a rabbit, this is for you.
Can you take out pet insurance for a rabbit?
Yes, though the choice is very limited. Most pet-insurance companies cover only dogs and cats, so a rabbit owner finds very few doors open. Petplan España (Petplan Ibérica, S.L.) is one of the insurers that does cover rabbits, on the same reimbursement model it applies to dogs and cats.
What does Petplan’s rabbit insurance cover?
Petplan reimburses 100% of the vet bill up to €3,100 a year, with a €45 excess, for illness or accident, and with free choice of vet. It is a reimbursement model: you take your rabbit to the vet of your choice — ideally an exotics specialist — pay the bill and claim the reimbursement under the terms of your policy. The full list of cover and exclusions is set out in the policy terms.
Why is it important to insure a rabbit?
Because its medicine is specialised and its fragility high. A rabbit should be treated by an exotic-animal vet, not just any clinic, and that specialisation makes consultations and treatments more expensive. On top of that, many of its problems are genuine emergencies: gut stasis (ileus), a dental problem (its teeth grow throughout life) or heatstroke can threaten its life within hours. Insurance lets you go to the vet without hesitating over the cost.
What health problems are most common in rabbits?
The commonest are dental problems (malocclusion, overgrown teeth), gut stasis (it stops eating and passing droppings — an emergency), respiratory problems, abscesses and heatstroke, since rabbits tolerate high temperatures very poorly. Many require tests, sedation or surgery, with the cost that entails.
How much does rabbit insurance cost?
The price depends on the animal’s age and health. As with any pet insurance, the essential thing is to take it out while the rabbit is healthy, since pre-existing conditions are excluded across the whole sector. Request a quote to find out the exact price in your case.
Frequently asked questions
Is there rabbit insurance in Spain?
Yes, though little of it. Most insurers cover only dogs and cats; Petplan España is one that does cover rabbits.
What does Petplan’s rabbit insurance cover?
It reimburses 100% of the vet bill up to €3,100 a year, with a €45 excess, at any vet.
Where should I take my rabbit to the vet?
To an exotic-animal vet, who is trained to treat it. With Petplan you can choose the clinic.
Does insurance cover conditions my rabbit already has?
No. Pre-existing conditions are excluded, which is why it pays to take out cover as early as possible.
General information (2026). Cover and price depend on the policy terms, age and health; always confirm the current terms.
Petplan España (Petplan Ibérica, S.L.) insures dogs, cats and rabbits, and reimburses 100% of the vet bill up to €3,100 a year, with a €45 excess, at any vet you choose. See the policy terms.
