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Is my new chinchilla pregnant or just fat? She lived with a male.

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Exotic | Unknown - Exotic | Female

Yesterday I just got a chinchilla from someone. They don't know much about her. I dont know her either considering the fact I just got her. When I got her I took her away from her Cagemate which was a male and gave him to someone else. The person I bought her from says that she was with her Cagemate for a few months. I'm not sure if she is just really fat or pregnant.

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Answered By Susan England-Foster

Veterinarian

Published on July 2nd, 2017

Unfortunately the only way to tell if she is pregnant is to take her to a veterinarian or just wait and see. Animals in captivity are usually heavier due to over eating. If you are curious I would take her to a vet to see.

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