Hi
Pancake could well be a female. They can get very large and tend to have a home base and is probably slowing down in preparation for hibernation. Females can be incredible bullies where food is concerned too.
As the normal hog food starts to dwindle Pancake will know that you are the best source of food and is probably just not bothering looking further and may well be looking toward hibernation. Hogs do not need to hibernate so it may be that Pancake won’t while the food keeps coming. You’ve not said if Pancake is building a better nest ( hiberniculum ) or even a birthing nest as if she is female she could also be pregnant and that’s the reason for slowing down.
All hogs will be starting to look toward Winter at this point and the males tend to go into hibernation first as they’ve had more time to put on the weight after breeding season, although this isn’t set in stone
If you’re worried you could send a sample of the poo to Vale Wildlife Hospital for testing, or ask your local carer if they offer this service.
Hope this helps
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