Rabbit Care Cost

Rabbits are typically seen as low maintenance animals, but that’s simply not the case. Just because they’re smaller than your average cat or dog doesn’t necessarily mean they’ll be any easier to care for. Whether due to man-made illness or natural causes, animals can become ill & quality care costs money.

With any pet, you should expect health care cost. It’s probably good to set aside a couple hundred dollars in case of an emergency. Rabbits can get sick extremely fast. Some health concerns for your rabbits are GI stasis, eye infection, malocclusion & bladder stones to name a few. Some of these health issue can require ongoing medical care that can have monthly cost. If your rabbit has an extreme change in behavior, stops eating or pooping it is important that you contact your rabbit savvy vet immediately. Rabbits can get terminally ill in a matter of 24 to 48 hours from the start of symptoms.

Although caring for a rabbit can be rewarding, you must be aware of the costs associated of caring for them. Learn more about the costs of bringing a rabbit into your family, below.

How Much Does a Rabbit Cost?

As with any pet, you’ll have to consider the ongoing costs in addition to the start-up costs your pet will need when you first bring him or her home. Here are a few rabbit basics to consider:

Cage (research proper cage sizes & no wire bottoms) - $25 & up

Toys & hidy house - $20 & up (ongoing cost)

Litter/ bedding - $5 & up monthly

Litter box - $5 to $50

Hay rack - $5 to $25

Fresh produce - $20 to $40 monthly

Rabbit pellets - $5 to $20 monthly

Brush - $1 to $30

Food & water bowls - $3 & up

Hay (Purchasing local hay bales can save a lot of money) - $5 & up monthly

Desexing - $50 & up

Emergency medical care - varies

Boarding - varies

You can purchase rabbits from pet stores, breeders, shelters, private owner or rescue groups. (The best option adoption or rescue as rabbit overpopulation is a serious issue.)

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