[Gpdd] HEALTH: Piggies very low temp and the runs

[nancy.mckenna at cox.net]

I just came back from the vet with my 3pound black and 
white American.  It was recommended that I leave Mr. 
Rumpy in the hospital for the weekend in their 
incubator.  His temperature was so low that it didn't 
register on the thermometer!  I noticed him spazming 
from his head and front when I got back from groceries 
today.  He had the runs too.  Just laying there with his 
eyes unresponsive.  

After a shot and a  and fluids, the vet sent me home 
with enrofloxacin and critical care.  I am to keep him 
warm until Monday when he can draw blood and find 
out  what is wrong.  I think he's dying.

I've got him in a square plastic trash can (clean) with an 
electric blanket on medium , towles on top of that and 
Mr. Rumpy with another towel on top that  He feels 
warm when I touch him, and he is resting, but he is still 
limp and not wanting anything to eat.  I'll give him 
Critical Care right away.