Risk score 1.15× the average small pet. Here is what that means in NZD.
Insurance strongly recommended| Condition / procedure | New Zealand range | Insurance |
|---|---|---|
| Mites & Parasites | NZ$100–NZ$285 | covered |
| Vitamin C Deficiency (guinea pigs) | NZ$125–NZ$330 | covered |
| Dental Burr or Trim (under anaesthesia) | NZ$385–NZ$780 | covered |
This breed carries well-known, expensive conditions. A policy bought early is the cheapest way to cap that risk.
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Around NZ$6,385 in routine care plus a realistic share of breed-typical conditions, at 2026 New Zealand prices.
Starter premiums run about NZ$16–NZ$27 a month for a young rabbit, rising with age and city.
Insurance strongly recommended. The breed's risk score is 1.15× average, and the single worst bill we model is NZ$1,970.