[stef603]

My 1 yr old piggy has started some unusual behavior. First, I noticed her hopping on both back legs together. Then, when she's lying down, she seems to hold one foot up against her side. Next, she developed a large swelling on the left side of her abdomen. I thought of bloat, but she seems to be eating, drinking, peeing and pooping. Also, the swelling seems to be on one side only. Just to be sure, though, I gave her a dose of simethicone. Would that hurt her if she doesn't have a gas problem?

She has also started this odd behavior. When she sees me looking at her, she stretches forward, dips her one shoulder down and rubs her face along the ground. It reminds of when a cat leans into your leg or into your caresses along her face. (Hope this makes some sense) She is generally out of sorts, staying the pigloo except to come out for a little food and water.

Is it possible she's had a stroke?