Rat heartbeats

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Meghan - 21 Jul 2005 02:59 GMT

We have a stethoscope in the house, left over from a relative who is a
nurse. So this week I got it out and listened to my heart (75 bpm), and
just for kicks I listed to the cats' heart (approx. 175 bpm), and then for a
REAL thrill I listed to a rattie heart. WOW!!! There was NO WAY I could
count it, but the internet says mean of about 300 bpm. No wonder they're so
warm. :-)

Meghan

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Joanne - 21 Jul 2005 14:25 GMT

> We have a stethoscope in the house, left over from a relative who is a
> nurse. So this week I got it out and listened to my heart (75 bpm), and
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> Meghan

Lol... yes, I have my own stethoscope. I like to check their lungs once
in a while to make sure they are still clear.
It certainly is amazingly fast, those sweet little hearts. :)
Joanne
Mom to 19 rats.

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Meghan - 22 Jul 2005 00:56 GMT

> > We have a stethoscope in the house, left over from a relative who is a
> > nurse. So this week I got it out and listened to my heart (75 bpm), and
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> Joanne
> Mom to 19 rats.

I saw my doctor today for a checkup and we got to talking about listening to
heartbeats and how fast they are. I told her I listened to my rats with a
stethoscope and you should have seen her face! She had a good laugh and
said, "I bet that was faster than yours". I'll say.

Meghan

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Mad-Biker - 24 Jul 2005 13:24 GMT

Kinda wonder about the hearts of smaller animals,

Im sure all animals have, them like ants, birds and worms?

smaller they are, the faster they would beat i assume

> We have a stethoscope in the house, left over from a relative who is a
> nurse. So this week I got it out and listened to my heart (75 bpm), and
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> Meghan

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Rat heartbeats