Pot belly pig with vaginal spotting

Question
I have a nine year old unspayed female pot belly pig that I rescued about a year ago.  Last week I noticed spots of bright red blood coming from the vaginal area.  She does not have a temperature and has been eating and drinking normally.  As the week has gone by, she has had some slight dark brown spotting after she has slept all night, again from the vaginal area.  There does not seem to be any spotting during the day since the first day I noticed the bright red blood.  However, there is no foul oder, she does not have a temperature, and shows no changes in her behavior or eating habits. I'm hoping this is something benign like fibroids.  Unfortunately, the Vets in my area will no longer treat potbelly pigs, so getting her spayed would be difficult unless she and I take a "road trip" to find a Vet.  Any ideas about her spotting??
Much Appreciation!
Vicki

Answer
I am not a veterinarian and can not make a medical diagnosis over the internet.

I think the first thing to establish is which body opening the fluid is coming from. If it's coming from the anus, it  probably indicates an intestinal problem, from something as simple as hemorrhoids to as dangerous as a blockage. And the solution could be as simple as adding more fiber to her diet, like canned pumpkin, to as complex as surgery to remove a blockage or repair a rupture.

If the fluid is coming from the vagina, it probably indicates a tumor of some sort. Female pigs are extremely prone to uterine tumors. Even non-malignant tumors are a problem, they can grow large enough to compress the heart, lungs and other essential organs, suffocating the pig from inside out. Or, the problem could be completely different. The fluid could be a symptom of a urinary tract infection or tumor.

Because she's eating and drinking Ok, and no change in habits, this probably isn't an emergency (but please remember I am not a veterinarian). My suggestion would be to try to figure out exactly where the fluid is coming from, and keep a written record of when you detect it and a description of it.

Watch her as she potties, if she appears to be straining then chances are this is related to bowel or bladder. Give her extra liquids, either by sweetening her water with a little cranberry juice, or mixing her pellets with water and cranberry juice. If the straining appears to be bowl related, try adding canned pumpkin to her diet.  

However, if the problem persists or gets worse, or if she gets a fever or stops eating or peeing or pooping she'll need to see a vet right away. No diet can fix an obstructed bowl or uterine tumor.

There's a list of vets that treat pot-bellied pigs at www.farec.org