Standard

Type

5 - 8 years

Lifespan

Small

Size

2.5 - 3 kg

Weight

Docile, gentle, intelligent

Temperament

2 hours 2x a day

Exercise

Low maintenance

Grooming

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Havana Rabbit Insurance, Care and Health Advice

The Havana rabbit breed originated in Holland in the Netherlands. They were named Havana because of the colour of their fur. It&rsquo;s dark brown like the Cuban cigar from the city of Havana! This breed guide brings you all the information you need on how to care for this small, docile breed.

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Their gentle temperament makes them great pets for first time rabbit owners and families with children. Havana bunnies don&rsquo;t mind being handled so will enjoy cuddles on the sofa. As with <a href="/rabbit-insurance/rabbit-breed-guides" title="Link to Everypaw's Rabbit Breed Guides">all rabbit breeds</a> though, anyone handling them must learn how to do it safely to avoid injuries to their delicate backs. If you&rsquo;re looking for a small, low maintenance bunny to join your family, the Havana could be for you.

Their gentle temperament makes them great pets for first time rabbit owners and families with children. Havana bunnies don&rsquo;t mind being handled so will enjoy cuddles on the sofa. As with all <a href="/rabbit-insurance/rabbit-breed-guides" title="Link to Everypaw's Rabbit Breed Guides">rabbit breeds</a> though, anyone handling them must learn how to do it safely to avoid injuries to their delicate backs. If you&rsquo;re looking for a small, low maintenance bunny to join your family, the Havana could be for you.

The Havana is known for being one of the most docile rabbit breeds. Living with a Havana will be a chilled out fun experience. If you&rsquo;re about relaxing on the sofa, playtime and plenty of cuddles, the Havana could be the rabbit for you.

Havana rabbits need a constant supply of hay to keep their digestive systems working properly. They love grazing on fresh grass and vegetables too. You can also feed your rabbit commercial rabbit food. Keep an eye on your <a href="/all-things-pet/obesity-in-dogs-cats-rabbits" title="Link to Everypaw's guide to obesity in pets">rabbit&rsquo;s weight</a> and be careful not to over feed them.

Rabbits can put weight on quite easily which can lead to health problems. Most importantly, your rabbit should always have a constant supply of hay and fresh water.

The Havana has a short, thick coat that doesn&rsquo;t need much grooming. All rabbits shed more often in the spring and autumn, so they&rsquo;ll need grooming more often while they&rsquo;re shedding. Rabbits are good at keeping themselves clean, so you won&rsquo;t need to bath your rabbit, unless advised to do so by your vet.

When grooming your rabbit check them over for any unwanted visitors like fleas, and make sure their skin and fur looks clean and healthy. <a href="/all-things-pet/everything-you-need-to-know-about-rabbit-teeth" title="Link to Everypaw's guide to caring for rabbits teeth">Check their teeth</a> and nails too. Contact your vet if you notice anything untoward.

Havana rabbits are an intelligent breed. With positive reinforcement and rewards you can <a href="/all-things-pet/how-to-litter-train-a-rabbit" title="Link to Everypaw's guide to litter training rabbits">train your bunny to use a litter tray</a>. Rabbits can also pick up other tricks like coming to call and playing fetch with their favourite toys.

Exercise is important for your rabbit&rsquo;s muscles and to work off any excess weight. Exercise also stops your bunny from getting bored and getting up to mischief. Rabbits love to play with toys and the Havana is no exception.

They&rsquo;ll want to spend lots of time with you interacting and playing together. Ideally your bunny should have a couple of hours free exercise outside a couple of times a day to run and play and graze on fresh grass.

That’s All You Need to Know About Havana Rabbits

The Havana rabbit breed is known for its docile nature and cuddly personality. With its charming Havana rabbit characteristics, this breed makes an ideal companion for first-time rabbit owners and families. Their affectionate temperament and <a href="/all-things-pet/rabbit-grooming" title="Link to Everypaw's Guide to Rabbit Grooming">low-maintenance grooming</a> needs add to their appeal.

By providing proper care, including a <a href="/all-things-pet/rabbit-diet-all-about-food-for-rabbits" title="Link to Everypaw's Guide to Rabbit Diet">balanced diet</a> and <a href="/all-things-pet/your-guide-to-rabbit-exercise" title="Link to Everypaw's Guide to Rabbit Exercise">regular exercise</a>, your Havana rabbit can live a happy, healthy life. Being aware of potential health issues will help you enjoy many wonderful years with your Havana rabbit.

The Havana rabbit breed is known for its docile nature and cuddly personality. With its charming Havana rabbit characteristics, this breed makes an ideal companion for first-time rabbit owners and families. Their affectionate temperament and <a href="/all-things-pet/rabbit-grooming" title="Link to Everypaw's Rabbit Grooming Guide">low-maintenance grooming</a> needs add to their appeal.

By providing proper care, including a <a href="/all-things-pet/rabbit-diet-all-about-food-for-rabbits" title="Link to Everypaw's guide to a healthy rabbit diet">balanced diet</a> and <a href="/all-things-pet/your-guide-to-rabbit-exercise" title="Link to Everypaw's Rabbit Exercise Guide">regular exercise</a>, your Havana rabbit can live a happy, healthy life. Being aware of potential health issues will help you enjoy many wonderful years with your Havana rabbit.

All rabbit breeds are prone to <a href="/all-things-pet/rabbit-fleas" title="Link to Everypaw's guide to rabbit fleas">fleas</a> and <a href="/all-things-pet/rabbit-mites" title="Link to Everypaw's guide to rabbit mites">mites</a>. Luckily, they can be easily prevented and treated. Heavy flea infestations can be life-threatening for rabbits, so it&rsquo;s important to treat your rabbit quickly if you notice any wrigglies!

Don&rsquo;t use any <a href="/cat-insurance" title="Link to Everypaw's Cat Insurance page">cat</a> and <a href="/dog-insurance" title="Link to Everypaw's Dog Insurance page">dog</a> flea treatments as they can be fatal to rabbits. Your vet will be happy to give you advice on the best treatment for your bunny. Mites can <a href="/all-things-pet/fur-loss-in-rabbits" title="Link to Everypaw's reasons for hair loss in rabbits">cause itching and hair loss</a> but can be treated with an injection or a spot-on treatment.

Ear mites can be particularly troublesome, so make sure you check your rabbit&rsquo;s ears regularly for any signs of scabs or crusting inside your rabbit&rsquo;s ear.

This is a condition seen in all rabbit breeds. <a href="/all-things-pet/understanding-fly-strike-on-rabbits" title="Link to Everypaw's advice on fly strike">Fly strike&#39;s caused by flies</a> that are attracted to dirty or wet fur. Flies lay eggs on the rabbit, usually around their bottom. These hatch into maggots that burrow and eat into the rabbit&rsquo;s skin.

If your Havana struggles to clean itself because of obesity or other health issues this can cause them to get a dirty bottom which can then lead to fly strike. Luckily if it&rsquo;s caught early, it can be treated by your vet. Check your rabbit every day for a dirty bottom!

<a href="/all-things-pet/everything-you-need-to-know-about-rabbit-teeth" title="Link to Everypaw's Rabbit Teeth advice">Rabbit&rsquo;s teeth</a> throughout their lifetime. To prevent overgrown teeth they need a high fibre, abrasive diet to help wear the teeth down. <a href="/all-things-pet/overgrown-rabbit-teeth" title="Link to Everypaw's guide to overgrown teeth in rabbits">Rabbits with overgrown teeth</a> struggle to eat or drink properly and will need specialist veterinary dental treatment.

In severe cases, this might need to be every few weeks. Overgrown teeth can cause other problems like abscesses which can be difficult to get rid of.

Keep an eye out for signs like reduced appetite, excessive salivation, weight loss, depression and ocular discharge. Call your vet if you think your bunny needs a dental check.

Injury to the spine often occurs because they struggle and kick out when being picked up, or even by being dropped. It&rsquo;s really important to know how to pick up and handle your bunny safely. Havana rabbits don&rsquo;t mind being picked up, but you still need to be very careful and gentle when handling them.

Even though they enjoy a cuddle, it&rsquo;s best that small children aren&rsquo;t allowed to handle them, just in case! Spinal injury is complex, and the prognosis often isn&rsquo;t good.

Other related medical issues are also common following spinal injury, which could stop your rabbit from having a good quality of life. Sometimes, the best thing is for the rabbit to be put to sleep.

Common Havana Rabbit Health Problems by Vetstream

The Havana is generally a healthy breed, but like all breeds, can suffer from some <a href="/all-things-pet/10-common-rabbit-illnesses-and-symptoms" title="Link to Everypaw's guide to 10 common rabbit health issues">common rabbit health problems</a>. Everypaw has teamed up with veterinary experts Vetstream to give you an idea of what to look out for in your Havana.

Looking for Havana Rabbit Insurance, Everypaw&rsquo;s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.everypaw.com/rabbit-insurance" title="Link to Everypaw's Rabbit Insurance page">Lifetime Bunny Insurance</a>&nbsp;could be the cover you&rsquo;re looking for. We have 3 levels of cover that can be there to look after illness and injury, or just be there if you have any health and care concerns.

That&rsquo;s because with all our policies you get unlimited access to an RCVS qualified vet team with our <a href="/petcall" title="Link to Everypaw's Petcall information guide">Petcall</a> service. So whatever the time of day or night, whether its nutrition, behavioural or just general care advice you need, Petcall is there for you and your Havana.

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This breed is very cuddly. They will let you stroke them for hours. They make good lap bunnies but anyone handling them must be shown how to pick them up and hold them properly to avoid any accidents.

This breed is a compact breed, but not as small as some of the miniature breeds. They usually weigh around 2.5 to 3 kg.

Havana rabbits live a pretty average lifespan for a rabbit of around 5-8 years.

Yes! Havana rabbits are docile and love a cuddle. They&rsquo;re low maintenance and make great pets for first time bunny owners.

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Getting your furry friend covered shouldn&#39;t just come down to cost. There&#39;s a lot more to it than that, so take the time to do a pet insurance comparison. Think about their breed, the level of cover they might need, and what would be important to you. After all, insurance is there for both of you.

One of the best ways to do that is to compare cover levels. This will give you an idea of how much your pet insurance will cost, how much you can claim against vet bills, as well as the policy benefits. It&#39;s all about finding the Lifetime Pet Insurance that works best for you and your pet.

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As our furry companions age, they&#39;re more likely to suffer from ailments and illnesses here and there. And we want you to be able to look after your pet well into retirement. That&#39;s why we don&#39;t have age limits on our policies. Our <a href="/Home/pet-insurance-for-older-pets.html">pet insurance for older pets</a> can help you do the most important thing &ndash; looking after your pet.

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Our pet insurance quote form takes just 3 minutes to fill out. Here&#39;s how it works:

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	<li>Select which type of pet you&#39;re looking to insure and enter their age, breed and sex</li>
	<li>Enter basic personal details about yourself including your email and home addresses</li>
	<li>Select your vet fees limit</li>
	<li>We&#39;ll give you a pet insurance price! And we&#39;ll show you what the cost is for the year, plus what your monthly instalments will look like if you choose to pay that way</li>
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For that extra peace of mind when your pets get up to mischief, there&#39;s Everypaw. Our pet insurance is for cats, dogs and rabbits, and every policy comes with unlimited 24/7 access to vet nurses and vets. So, if you ever feel a bit &#39;for pet&#39;s sake&#39;, know Everypaw is here for you and your pet when you need us most!

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Choosing the right pet health insurance isn&#39;t always easy. We know that. And we also know that a key part of deciding is knowing what&#39;s not covered. That way, at least there are no nasty surprises in terms of coughing up for bills that you thought were going to be taken care of by your policy.

So, here are a few of the main exclusions on our pet insurances:

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	<li>Treatment for poisoning or any accidental injury that occurs in the first 3 days of your policy*</li>
	<li>Treatment for any illness that occurs in the first 14 days of your policy*</li>
	<li>Treatment related to vaccine-preventable conditions</li>
	<li>Treatment related to breeding, pregnancy or birthing</li>
	<li>Treatment on baby teeth if your pet is over 16 weeks when your policy starts</li>
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*Switching to Everypaw Pet Insurance? If you can prove your previous insurance runs up to the policy start date, we can waive this for you.

Please see our <a href="/Home/pet-insurance-policy-exclusions.html" title="Link to Everypaw's Policy Exclusions page">exclusions page</a>&nbsp;for further details.

Fingers crossed, you never have to! We want to reassure you that claiming on your pet health insurance is as hassle-free as possible. That&rsquo;s why we have Vet Pawtal. A direct platform for vets so they can submit claims and leave you to care for your pet.

Vet Pawtal is the fastest and most efficient way to claim. There&rsquo;s no more paperwork for you, and we&rsquo;ll keep you updated every step of the way.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

If your vet can&rsquo;t submit the claim, don&rsquo;t worry; you can still submit it in the <a href="https://petportal.everypaw.com/register#login" target="_blank" title="Link to the Everypaw Pet Portal">Everypaw Pet Portal</a>. It&rsquo;s straightforward; just log in and follow the instructions. Alternatively,&nbsp;you can <a href="https://www.everypaw.com/downloads-2020/everypaw-claim-form.pdf" target="_blank" title="Link to download an Everypaw claim form">download a claim form</a>, but this can take longer.

Please refer to the guidance in your policy documents for Third Party Liability claims.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

For more information, head to our <a href="/Home/claims.html">Pet Insurance Claims information page</a>.

We know pets are just as much a part of your family as any human. So, we know how important it is to you that they&#39;re protected. Choose Everypaw for pet insurance in the UK and give yourself that priceless peace of mind.

We know things can be tough right now, with many people facing money worries. If you have such concerns, please get in touch with us, as we may be able to offer some options to help, which could include reducing your cover or increasing your excess.

If you wish to find out more and your eligibility for any options, please call <a href="tel:03445431009" title="Call Everypaw Customer Services and Claims">0344 543 1009</a>.

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Deciding which pet insurance your furry bundle of fun needs can be tricky, especially if you&#39;re a new fur-parent. That&#39;s why here at Everypaw.com, we&#39;re trying to keep things simple, we&#39;re all about&nbsp;<a href="/Home/lifetime-pet-insurance.html" title="Link to Everypaw's Lifetime Pet Insurance page">Lifetime Pet Insurance</a>.

Our Lifetime cover is available for your cats, dogs and rabbits. And if you&#39;re looking to cover your cat or dog, there&#39;s a range of cover levels to choose from. Lifetime covers your pet up to a set vet fee limit, and the limits reset for every year of cover.

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Fleas and mites

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Overgrown teeth

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