stethoscope anyone?

[Pipp]

Looking for a stethoscope, my hearing is shot, love to have a better handle on my gassy bunny noises.

Any medically knowledgeable folks out there who can at least tell me what I need and don't need?

:thanks:



sas

 

[CorkysMom]

I just got one from walgreens for like 10 bucks, its not fancy...but it does what I need it to.

 

[maherwoman]

Ooh...I've been wondering about this, too...

:run: *runs out to check Walgreens*

 

[CorkysMom]

http://www.walgreens.com/store/product.jsp?CATID=303632&navAction=jump&navCount=1&skuid=sku1557186&id=prod1557197#



Like I said, not fancy but it does what I need it to do! Hope that helps.

 

[Bo B Bunny]

The one that is 16.99 also looks good (high and low frequency determination or something it says)....

not bad at all - I think anything that could help us hear them and know when we have changes to deal with- BIG PLUS!

Good idea to have one of these on hand as cheap as they are!

 

[Pipp]

Anybody know the differences between the dual and single head ones and the cheap ones vs the pricey ones?

I don'tknow that they are as availableinCanada, zippo on eBay, etc, been checking for a month or more. None in drug stores, only medical supply places, so probably not as freely distributed.

There's a pediatric single I think in the US on eBay, I assume its the same thing but smaller, so that sounds good. Also an 'economy' version or brand, regular size. Both only run $12 or $15 with shipping, assuming it can clear customs, probably the ticket.

Thanks for the info!

sas :bunnydance:

 

[aurora369]

There's a medical supply store on Broaday and Laurel. It's called MacDonald's Prescriptions. I picked up some syringes for a school project there. They supply the Vancouver General Hospital, so I would imagine they would have stethoscopes too.

I can get you the number if you wanted to call.

--Dawn

 

[killertheturtle]

I believe the dual kinds allow you to listen to the animal loudly or quietly. The pricey ones give you a way better sound and can hear much more. If you are just listening for the gas or heart rate, you probably don't need a really expensive one. Those are for lungs, heart murmurs, etc.

 

[PixieStixxxx]

Thank you Dawn! I've actually been looking for a stethoscope as well.

 

[tundrakatiebean]

I know UAA sells them here, if there's a college near you that teaches nursing you can get one at their book store.