I think I would have passed on the probing part too if the vet said he is not comfortable doing it. And, if you don't intend to breed and it's not an issue for you, whats the big deal, right?

Glad you got a clean bill of health, too! I just did the same a few weeks ago and went through the same thing....tons of questions and a lengthy exam for the bp. Nothing better than a clean bill of health!