Soooo...
A whopping 33.50 euros later (sarcasm), we are back from the vet.
The vet was very relieved when she saw us. Jeff had told the receptionist that he hadn't pee'd in two days, which isn't the case as he had pee'd yesterday morning. Anyway, the vet had expected a very listless bunny and she was afraid we'd lose him but Smores was looking fine, just more calm than his usual self.
So anyway, she palpated him very carefully and noted that she could feel well, nothing. No poops, no pee, no stones, no gas... She did say that she would have expected to feel some poops at least but then again he had just sprayed before we left so that might be why. She did agree that it was strange that he still hadn't pee'd and also it was clear to us that he hasn't been eating and drinking as much. I mentionned bringing him inside from outdoors but she seemed more concerned about whether I had separated him from a bonded mate or not. She was very honest and said that she was a bit at a loss... She didn't have any definitive answers for us right then and there.
She gently palpated him multiple times, checked his eyes, ears, teeth, temperature, etc. Everything looked normal. She found him very healthy looking actually. Lol. Oh Smores... :rollseyes
She sent us home with a painkiller/anti-inflammatory med in case he might have some inflammation on his bladder or stones forming etc. She said she preferred giving him the med as it shouldn't affect his bowel and she definitely thinks there is a reason for it to be happening. The med is in the same group as metacam and called Car Carpo something? Starts with a C at least... Lol.
However, we are to keep a very close eye on him and go back if nothing changes. She gave me the necessary equipment to take a urine sample as well so we can have it analyzed if he doesn't pee soon. The other option is having an ultasound done. She told us to contact them if we are unsure of anything and have the ultasound done so we can get him better quickly.
Despite the fact that I am concerned about my boy, I am very happy that we had this experience because this permitted us to find this vet. She was very very gentle and sweet. I loved how she spoke to him and handled him. They also spay females and when I asked about it, she did admit that it isn't a standard procedure in the Netherlands but that she suggested it do to cancer. Hurray! A vet that knows what she is doing!
A consult for the rabbits is 23 euros. Vaccinations, 17 euros.The spays are 135 euros and the neuter is 65 euros. Smores will most likely be neutered there. As for our remaining bunnies, they will be treated there from now on. I'm quite satisfied with this vet for now. They are 10mins away too.
They also do housecalls. I will be checking into their emergency services as well.
Let's just say, I am worried about Smores but I am not panicking. We will keep our minds about us and observe him carefully. We will monitor his fluid intake, pee, poop etc. The good thing is he is in our purely white, fully-tiled bathroom so I can easily spot anything I need to look at. Lol. Hopefully, whatever the cause is was temporary and will have passed now. If not, we will do everything we can for him.
Thank you everyone! :hugsquish:
