Question
"Bring your rabbit in with a urine sample" says the vet. On occasion when we have been in to the vets, he is able to get a sample by holding the bunny and pushing on the bladder, while someone holds a cup and catches the stream. It does not always work for the vet; and I hesitant to try it home, as I have no idea what the right amount of pressure is.
My rabbits are litter box trained. I am pretty sure abunch of wet sawdust as the sample is not going to be a good idea.
If I leave the bunny in a carrier long enough they will eventially pee, not sure I can wringout a sample from a towel. If it lands on the carrier floor (plastic) the bunny is likely to get all wet with little left to pour into a container. I am also not keen on the psychological trauma, this would induce.
Looking for ideas, how to accomplish getting a urine sample from my rabbit.
Answer
This suggestion is from one of the members or our local pet bunny community, she has used it with good results.
Fill your litter box with clean litter and cover the litter with a light plastic wrap (like saran wrap). The bunny will use the litter box like normal, but it will leave a puddle. Use a sterile syringe to collect the urine as soon as they hop out.
Answered By - James Jenkins