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Otoscope

Amy104

Warren Veteran
Does anyone have one in their first aid kit and if so recommendations please?

Obviously I would always take a rabbit for a through vet check if I was in any way concerned but my vet has shown me what to look for in specific buns and I thought it might be nice if I could check them regularly at home.
 
Does anyone have one in their first aid kit and if so recommendations please?

Obviously I would always take a rabbit for a through vet check if I was in any way concerned but my vet has shown me what to look for in specific buns and I thought it might be nice if I could check them regularly at home.

Yes, I have two

https://www.medisave.co.uk/welch-allyn-pocket-led-otoscope-blackberry.html

https://www.medisave.co.uk/heine-veterinary-diagnostic-set-oto-ophthalmoscope-set-closed-2-5v.html

The second one was a gift, no way could I afford it myself xx
 
I bought one years ago from Ebay, I think it was about £20. Several different colours, and a pack of 'cones'. It's good enough for my buns
 
I also have two... But that's because I lost the first one :oops: Ultimately found it again :lol:
I got mine on ebay, I think the brand is called Ynr - comes in lots of colours so probably easy to find. I find it does a decent enough job, though I've never had experience with another one!
I've spotted spurs using it in the past which has alerted me to a situation before it got any worse so personally I find it useful :D I don't check all the buns though - just the cooperative ones :lol:
The others I ever so kindly save for the vet :lol:
 
Does anyone have one in their first aid kit and if so recommendations please?

Obviously I would always take a rabbit for a through vet check if I was in any way concerned but my vet has shown me what to look for in specific buns and I thought it might be nice if I could check them regularly at home.
dear amy104,---[otoscope]-only one of many recommended medical-necessities,,-stethoscope,any thing you see the dvm using is a good idea,generally purchased at a pharmaceutical/or/online..--we are first line responders for any medical emergency-and with a rabbit time is everything..from the exotic dvm,s I learned as much as possible,knowledge is bliss,do-not let it come with a cost,sincerely james waller from the other kent-usa
 
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