Strange behavior

[Mo & Stubbins & Vani]

Hi, everyone!
As some of you know, Stubbins was sick for nearly all of 2020 with diarrhea, chronic pain, and weight loss. Then, in October, she became a happy, healthy piggy again!
Recently, however, I have noticed that whenever she uses the bathroom, she takes a while to do so. She will often hunch herself up and take about ten seconds to poop, which has me extremely worried. Although this has been going on for a couple of weeks now, I have been debating whether or not to schedule an appointment with her vet. I am mainly concerned about taking her because despite the time it takes her to go, she is having mostly all well-formed poops. I have had bad experiences in the past when taking her to the vet and starting her on meds worsened her illness.
What should I do?

 

[Siikibam]

I think straining should be checked out. Is there another experienced vet you could take her to? I know they’re a bit few and far between in the US.

 

[Claire W]

I agree. I would schedule a vet appointment if she is straining to go to the bathroom

 

[Mo & Stubbins & Vani]

Thank you!
I weighed her yesterday, and she has gained so much weight! When she was sick last year, her lowest weight was around 730 grams, and today, she weighed 960!
I'll call the vet as soon as possible.

 

[RedLoredAmazon]

I'm sorry to hear that your piggy is ill. Do you live in Indiana? We have a great vet here that I can recommend if you do live in Indy.

 

[Mo & Stubbins & Vani]

I'm sorry to hear that your piggy is ill. Do you live in Indiana? We have a great vet here that I can recommend if you do live in Indy.

I don't live in Indiana, but I really appreciate your help.
Thank you!