Mac, does that phrase ("hard bloat") mean anything to you?  Could she be eggbound or could that be an obstructed bowel, or do you know of anything else that it could be associated with?  That's a new one on me (but don't worry, TaylorCarle, I'm not so experienced that something being new to me is cause for alarm).

So far I'd still go with Mac and Jancy's recommendations over meds.  I bet they'll check in again sometime soon.