why is my potbelly pigs rear sore

Question
i have a potbelly pig i raised as a baby she is not fixed or anything she jumps on my bed and sleeps with me hear in the past few days her rear has been sore if anything touches her near the top of her tail or rubs down her tail she hollers like she is in pain it just started i am worried bc she is my baby she is only about 3 months old she follows me everywhere i dont want nothing to happin to her it is just weird it just started hurting when it gets bumped or touched hope u can help thanks

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

Your piggy is a little bit young to be going into her first heat, but it is possible. Other signs of heat can be aggression, forgetting her potty training, jumping on people, and a swollen or red vaginal area.

Another possibility is Dippity Pig. Dippity Pig comes and goes very quickly. It's a skin condition that's quite painful, and causes the pig to "sit" or "dip" the rear. Sometimes blisters or welts appear, and they may ooze a pink goo. Dippity Pig can be quite scary, but it's usually over in 24 - 48 hours, and never lasts longer than 72 hours.

Still another possibility is an injury. It could be as simple as a strain from jumping up on furniture, to as serious as a joint deformity or fracture. Use carpet runners or bath mats to give piggy secure footing on slippery surfaces like hardwood floors or tile.

Chances are piggy will feel better in a couple of days. If the pain in her rear doesn't go away, she'll need to see a vet, and possibly x-rays, to make sure her spine is Ok.

Pigs are creatures of habit. If piggy is used to sleeping with you now, she'll want to do that all her life, even if she gets quite large. So you might want to start teaching her to sleep in a comfy doggie bed on the floor right next to your bed. If you still want her on your bed, use a "pet step" so she doesn't have to jump.