Medical Expenses
To help owners understand the medical expenses that a rabbit can incur, here’s some typical estimates based on our experience treating rabbits:
Common Diagnostic Procedures
| Physical Examination | $40 |
| Parasite/Bacterial Test (Fecal, Urine, Skin) | $30 |
| Simple Panel Blood Test | $50 |
| Comprehensive Blood Test | $150 |
| E-Cuniculi Diagnostic Test | $200 |
| Simple Scans (X-ray, Ultrasound) | $100 and above |
| Comprehensive Scans (MRI, CT Scan) | $1000 and above |
Non-Surgical Treatments
| Common Infections (Eye, Skin, Ear, Nose, etc) | $100 per visit |
| Minor Trauma (Skin, Nails, etc) | $100 per visit |
| Parasitic Infections | $150 per visit |
| Liver or Kidney Deficiency | $150 per visit |
| Gastrointestinal Discomfort | $200 per visit |
| Abscess Treatment | $250 per visit |
Surgical Treatment (does not include diagnostic leading to treatment)
| Dental Trimming/Extraction | $300 and above |
| Gastrointestinal Stasis | $500 and above |
| Abscess or Tumor Removal | $1000 and above |
| Limb Surgery (amputation/restructure | $2000 and above |
| Organ Failure (Liver, Organ, Eye, etc) | $2500 and above |
| Vestibular Infections (Head Tilt, etc) | $2500 and above |
| Spinal Disorders (incl. CT Scan) | $4000 and above |
These are estimated cost based on Singapore standards and may be higher depending on the rabbit’s condition and the chosen vet service provider. Owners should also understand that certain health conditions do do require regular vet visits. It important to ensure they can sustain the long-term care. Otherwise, they will compromise their rabbit’s quality of life.
It is estimated that a typical rabbit owner will spend at least S$35,000 through the life span on their pet rabbit!