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Working as a vet can be incredibly stressful and challenging, yet also deeply fulfilling. And it helps if you and your clients have a good sense of humor. Like when you realize that you’ll be treating pets with the names Big Dog, Chicken Salad, and Greg From Accounting.

Humor-loving veterinarians revealed the funniest names of the pets that have ever come into their clinics, and their stories are brilliant. We’ve collected the best ones to chase away the winter blues and bring a bit of sunshine into your life. Scroll down for a big dose of laughter.

#1

Black and white cat resting with curious eyes, illustrating brilliant and bizarre pet names shared by vets. My personal favourite is a dog named Woofgang, which inspired me to name my cat Meowzart.

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Shary Bobbings
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2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love it! I have a friend with a cat named Pizzicato

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    #2

    Person holding a black and white cat with unique markings, illustrating brilliant and bizarre pet names vets have heard. I have some friends who have a cat named Greg from Accounting.

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    WindySwede
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Greg from Accounting, gave me the day off

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    #3

    Black cat stretched out on a white radiator, illustrating bizarre pet names vets have heard and shared. My friend named her black cat Edgar Allan Purrr.

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    Sebastian Scholler
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Once I saw a cat on Twitter named Hercule Purrot. Later I read, they had another cat named Catticus Finch.

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    All jokes aside for a moment, working as a vet can be physically, mentally, and emotionally draining.

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    According to one recent study, the biggest job-related burdens that veterinarians think they have to deal with are bureaucracy, animal suffering, and communication with animal owners.

    However, in reality, bureaucracy has a much smaller negative effect on mental health than financial concerns. The latter, while not ranked by vets in the study as a main stressor, has the strongest correlation with impaired mental health.

    #4

    Small white Chihuahua in a floral outfit sitting by a black bag with vibrant flowers and green bushes in the background. Vet tech here. Best one was a tiny little Chihuahua named "Bone Crusher." He was owned by an amateur body builder. Guy was like 6'4" and close to 300 lbs. Funny situation all in all.

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    WindySwede
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Similar to the cat in 'Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency'? 🙃

    Charlotte A.
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't remember the cat :( (But also: a friend had a small pinscher who was named Tyson after... Mike Tyson. He did have the colouring of a rottweiler, just not the size...)

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    tori Ohno
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My Chihuahua is named Fezzik. Fezzik was a character in a movie who was played by Andre the giant. Somebody at the shelter had a sense of humor.

    Purple Gurl
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is a funny guy on YouTube called Jonny Devany. He does a bunch of skits about dogs. One of them was involving a guy trying to guess the personality of a dog by the name. It went something like: What about, Ki.ll.er, Chomper, or King Pain? Total Lovebug. OK, how about if the dog is named Twinkle, Fluff, or Marshmallow? It will end your bloodline. I believe the dog in question was a Pittie, so the name thing makes sense.

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    #5

    Tabby cat with green eyes sticking out tongue, illustrating brilliant and bizarre pet names vets often hear. I met a cat named Maybelline at the vet which I thought was a great name because it comes with a built-in theme song. Like someone walks into the room and says, "Who knocked over the vase?" And you sing, "Maybe it's Maybelline.".

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    meow point1
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And the owner probably didn't have the cat when they were born.

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    #6

    Iguana resting inside a terrarium, one of the bizarre pet names vets shared during their experiences with unusual animals. NAV, but in high school my friend had an iguana named mariguana.

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    Meanwhile, Reviving Veterinary Medicine explains that some of the biggest challenges that vets face at work include financial constraints, client expectations, emotional attachments, and burnout due to their massive workload.

    Other major issues include ethical dilemmas, compassion fatigue, legal and professional pressure, and problems with team dynamics.

    Coping with the emotional toll of the job can be incredibly difficult, so vets need to learn to balance their empathy and compassion with emotional boundaries, self-awareness, and consistent self-care.

    #7

    Bright red betta fish swimming in a tank with green aquatic plants, showcasing unique pet names shared by vets. Not a vet but my sister has a beta fish named Swim Shady.

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    LakotaWolf (she/her)
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had a gorgeous male betta whom I named The Stig (I'm a huge Top Gear fan.) I hope to keep a betta again someday; they're lovely fish :)

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    #8

    Small brown dog with a black collar sitting on a bed, illustrating brilliant and bizarre pet names vets have heard. Wanker. A terrier mix who was actually pretty cool and not a wanker in any sense. Also a blind and deaf dog named Helen Smeller.

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    LakotaWolf (she/her)
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh my goodness, I love weird names for pets, but even in America I couldn't name a dog Wánker XD Just think about calling for them - "Heeeere, Wánky!"

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    #9

    Close-up of a tabby cat resting indoors, illustrating brilliant and bizarre pet names shared by vets in stories. Not a vet, but my husband named a feral tabby cat we adopted Alt-Tab because he'd make us switch from whatever task we were working on when he wanted attention or food.

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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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    What are the funniest pet names that you’ve ever heard in real-life, dear Pandas? What names did you give your own beloved pets? How did you come up with them, and where did you look for inspiration?

    Are there any vets in the audience today? If so, what are the biggest pros and cons of your job?

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    #10

    Two Rottweiler dogs sitting on a sunlit brick patio, illustrating brilliant and bizarre pet names heard by vets. Had a neighbor once who had two massive Rottweilers and allowed their young daughter to name them -- Big Dog and Glitter.

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    #11

    Bearded dragon resting on a gray couch, one of the brilliant and bizarre pet names vets often hear and share. Not a vet but saw Lizard named Harry.

    As in yer a Lizard Harry.

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    Robert T
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Harry is the name of the lizard that lives in the Inspector's shack in Death in Paradise.

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    #12

    White and orange cat resting outdoors on a stone wall, illustrating brilliant and bizarre pet names vets have heard. IANAV but a saw a poster for a missing cat named Chairman Meow.

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    GalPalAl
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think Keith Hernandez had a cat with the same name at one time

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    #13

    White cat walking on wooden logs outdoors, illustrating brilliant and bizarre pet names shared by vets. My aunt and uncle used to have a lovely white cat named Dumptruck. i miss Dumptruck.

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    #14

    Light orange kitten walking through green grass, illustrating brilliant and bizarre pet names heard by vets. My friend used to have a cat named Chicken Salad. He currently owns a cat named Grandma.

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    LakotaWolf (she/her)
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    One of my old co-workers and his partner named their cats Noodle and Egg XD

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    #15

    Man holding and smiling at a small puppy indoors, illustrating vets hearing brilliant and bizarre pet names. I always wanted to have an animal named peeve so I could say "this is my pet peeve".

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    LakotaWolf (she/her)
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's a very enjoyable fantasy book trilogy by Tanith Lee (Black Unicorn, Gold Unicorn, and Red Unicorn) that included a species of animal called "peeves". The main character, Tanaquil, ends up getting adopted by one (similar to our Cat Distribution Series) and names it "The Peeve" or "Peeve" XD Always gave me a laugh as a kid.

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    #16

    “Veterinarians, What Are The Funniest Pet Names You've Had Come Into Your Clinic?” (65 Stories) There's a pot belly pig living next door to me... I've called him Notorious P.I.G.

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    Tiffany Welch
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have a friend who named theirs "piggy smalls"

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    #17

    Rooster standing inside a store aisle among colorful merchandise illustrating brilliant and bizarre pet names shared by vets. My husband use to work at a Humane Society vet office. He was up for adoption, not in for vet care, but once a rooster came in named Cluck Norris. (This was in Reno, Nevada).

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    Roxy222uk
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That does read like the husband was up for adoption

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    #18

    “Veterinarians, What Are The Funniest Pet Names You've Had Come Into Your Clinic?” (65 Stories) My dog’s name is Bark Obama.

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    Jude Laskowski
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    BO is half White, though he discounts his White mother.

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    #19

    Golden retriever lying in grass surrounded by daisies, representing vets sharing brilliant and bizarre pet names. Worked at a daycare, my favorite was "diogi" (d-o-g).

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    #20

    “Veterinarians, What Are The Funniest Pet Names You've Had Come Into Your Clinic?” (65 Stories) I'm no Vet, but my wife and I adopted an adult cat who was originally named Sammy, but I wasn't satisfied with a pet that didn't have an 80s reference for a name so I tried for Mr. Roboto, I got vetoed on that so I went with Domo Hairy Gato instead.

    Side note: I'm no longer married, but still have Domo aka The Domonater, Lord Bishop Grand Admiral Marshal of the Noms.

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    Ace
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    Thank you very much

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    #21

    Tabby cat peeking out from under a blanket on a couch, illustrating brilliant and bizarre pet names shared by vets. Leonardo DiCatio; Zombie Apocalypse.

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    Fatmeow
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Moms cat was named Willie Yell Yell.

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    #22

    Black scorpion on soil in a terrarium, an example of unusual pet names vets have encountered and shared. I once had a pet emperor scorpion named Cuddles.

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    #23

    “Veterinarians, What Are The Funniest Pet Names You've Had Come Into Your Clinic?” (65 Stories) I know a dog called Askit,
    So when people inquire about the dog's name, the owner says, "Askit".

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    #24

    “Veterinarians, What Are The Funniest Pet Names You've Had Come Into Your Clinic?” (65 Stories) My cats name growing up was Edward Scissor Paws.

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    Bill Swallow
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sounds like our kitten, who is lobbying to have his nickname changed to 'Pricklefoot'.

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    #25

    Veterinarians examining a cat in a clinic, sharing stories about brilliant and bizarre pet names they've heard. Vet tech here, we did a minor surgery on a cat named Bastard yesterday. Nowhere near the top but I can't remember the ridiculous ones off the top of my head.

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    LakotaWolf (she/her)
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I mean, unless the cat is a purebred from a breeder who purpose-bred the parents together... aren't all non-purebred cats technically bástards? XD Or I guess since cats don't get married.... ALL cats are bástards XD I'm a bástard myself!

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    #26

    Cat being gently scratched under the chin, illustrating vets hearing brilliant and bizarre pet names to share. Not a vet, but if any of the ladies from our vet place were here, they'd probably tell the story of me bringing in my sister's cat to be spayed. And I had to look them in the eyes and tell them this tiny, buzzing calico girl was named "Batman."

    As the lady behind the counter put it, "We've had a couple other pets named Batman. None of them were girls, though."

    As to why her name was Batman, my sister, who was in her 30's at the time, just insisted repeatedly that "Batman is a cool name for a girl.".

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    #27

    Two brown and white guinea pigs resting on a soft blanket, showcasing bizarre pet names vets have heard. Not a vet but my hamsters are named Alexander Hamsterton and Aaron Furr.

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    Shark Lady
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Could BP not find a stock photo of hamsters?

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    #28

    When I was 6 I named our dog Kitty.

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    BookFanatic
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Awesome. I went to elementary with a kid whose dog was Kitty and his cat was Puppy.

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    #29

    DVM Student here.

    I've met:

    * A cat named Paperwork
    * A cat named Monkeyslap
    * A toy Schnauzer named Snackpack

    * And a Great Dane named "Left Boot"...

    His human was a 7 year old boy who yelled at me because I misread his name which was written "L. Boot" Which I assumed was a kid trying to write "El Boots".
    I was like "El Boots" is an adorable name, did you think of that?" He yelled at me and said, "NO, HE'S JUST ONE BOOT. LEFT BOOT."

    Also, my Leopard Gecko's name is Fitzlizard Darcy...

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    LakotaWolf (she/her)
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I was a kid, my parents got me a white rabbit, who I (of course) named Snowball. Snowball escaped into the backyard one day, and while she was fine (the backyard is completely fenced in) she apparently somehow mated with a wild rabbit during the brief duration of her escape. She had three kits in her litter, but only two survived. I was like 6 and I named them Paws and Muzzle. Guess where their white markings were... XD So I understand the kid naming his dog Left Boot!

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    #30

    Not a vet, but my buddy has a cat named Lucipurr.

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    #31

    Orange tabby cat resting on a wooden floor, illustrating brilliant and bizarre pet names shared by vets. I work at a vets, we had to do a call back for advice on a cat named Ballbag.

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    Kira Okah
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    2 weeks ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Had a cat when smol who we accidentally got to answer to the name Ball(s); name was Baloo, same colour as the Disney Baloo, grey kitty.

    #32

    My sister used to work at a doggy daycare, and there was a dog whose name was Dammit. "Come inside, Dammit!".

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    #33

    Small fluffy brown dog resting on white bedding with a person’s hands, showcasing unique pet names vets heard. Not a Vet, but I do work with animals. We had a dog named Lunchbox. Still can’t get over that.

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    UnclePanda
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They found him hiding in an empty lunchbox? They found him hiding in an formerly full lunchbox?

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    #34

    Bulldog standing on grass in a sunny backyard, representing vets hearing brilliant and bizarre pet names. Worked at a day care, bulldog named Potato, was a favorite.

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    #35

    Sister has Nospurratu.

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    #36

    Used to be a vet tech. There was a dog named Possum. Thought that was an odd name, until you walked up to the dog and it dropped to the ground and rolled over onto it's back. Most fitting name ever.

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    Brian Droste
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    2 weeks ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you ask the dog to play possum did it play possum or yelled possum it played possum?

    #37

    Not a vet but my neighbour had a dog called deefer (d for)... The dog's name was literally 'deefer dog' (d for dog) .

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    WindySwede
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So,more like deefor? (Sorry 🙃 just asking)

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    #38

    My friend named her cat Albus Purrrrrcival Wool-fric (he's SUPER fluffy) Brian Fluffledore. She calls him by his full name in all it's glory when he is naughty.

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    #39

    My brother's cat was called Tiba. He didn't want a cat, it kind of moved in. He took it to the vet and, because it didn't have a name was marked "TBA" (To Be Announced).

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    #40

    Funniest name I ever heard of (Not a vet) was "Serenity meow".

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    Purple Gurl
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Needed a buddy named Apocalypse Meow

    #41

    I have a rescue husky who was abandoned at a petrol station in Cyprus. We named him Diesel.

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    Inigo Montoya
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You need a second dog named "regular."

    #42

    Small white and brown dog looking up at owner on wooden floor, capturing brilliant and bizarre pet names vets heard. Grandpa is a vet, but these pets were in the family.
    "Migraine" - yellow lab,
    "Alfonzo Horatio Montego III" - I don't know what breed he was. He was about 70 lbs,
    "Henry Jesus" - huge gray and spotted Shepard that was born an only child.
    "Mecca" or "Mecca Lecca High Mecca Hiney Ho" - Her b**t had so much emotion.
    There's more but those are the ones off the top of my head.

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    GalPalAl
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mecca Lecca tryibute to Pee Wee and John Paragon!

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    #43

    Okay, not a vet, but my bf and I were walking through campus one night. We hear vicious barking nearby, followed by a stern, male voice saying "be quiet, Biscuit!"

    Just the juxtaposition of the downright feral growling and the fact that the dogs name was Biscuit had us in stitches.

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    Linda Lee
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I adopted an aggressive dog from the shelter. She was a big, black, senior dog who was literally next in line for euthanasia. I named her Pixy to make people less afraid of her when I introduced her. I had her 4 years and she blossomed into the kindest soul.

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    #44

    Had a cat come in named Ghostface Killah once. He was all black with a white "mask" on his face so it fit pretty well.

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    highwaycrossingfrog
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not as funny, but my friend's childhood cat was named Shades because he was white with 2 tabby circles on the top of his head that looked like he was wearing sunglasses pushed back

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    #45

    Not a vet but my mom named her guinea pigs Scratch and Sniff. We also have a dog who was originally named MJ (As in Mary Jane, not Micheal Jackson. We had a dog named Spidie (which is a short form of Spiderman) at the time so it fit) but was nicknamed Noodle after getting a spaghetti noodle stuck to her face for half an hour. This is now what she responds to and therefore her name. Noodle's a good dog.
    Also, my goldfish was named Magikarp. This is the only one that was entirely my fault. The other ones were my parents' ideas.

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    Robert T
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reminds me of the two owl chicks that they names Itchy and Scratchy on Springwatch - suited their unkempt down before they got their flight feathers.

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    #46

    My friend got a kitten for her son and he named it Shoe.

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    Inigo Montoya
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Shoe and Left Boot would make a good pair.

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    #47

    Australian Shepherd dog looking up indoors, illustrating brilliant and bizarre pet names shared by vets. I work at a doggie daycare. We have had a mini aussie named Crowbar, a cavalier named Chanel No. 5, and a schnoodle named Mr. Pickles. Also, one client with the last name Crowe got her dog from a shelter and kept the name they gave him, which is Jim.

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    Gingersnap In Iowa
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The best name for a mini Aussie shepherd is Melvin! Nicknames included; Melbourne, melatonin, melvins and who's a good pup. 😁

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    #48

    Crazy cat lady here. The best pet names I’ve heard are Speed Bump for a tortoise and Schrodinger for a cat. I’m stealing that one.

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    WindySwede
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now remembering the politician(?) Tweeting about running over a turtle/tortoise on the road.. 🫤

    #49

    My parents rescued a staffordshire terrier and a pitbull mix. Staffie was named Bogart (Bogie for short) and my parents didn't change his name. My dad started calling him BigHead. Now he only responds to BigHead. His name is down as BigHead on vet and groomer records. People think my dad is being mean until they see this dog. He really does have a rather large head.

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    #50

    Our cats are Maverick and Goose.

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    LakotaWolf (she/her)
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder if Goose is an orange cat XD DOUBLE the character references!

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    #51

    Happy beagle dog outside, illustrating brilliant and bizarre pet names vets have shared frequently. Dog in my service dog class was named toast.

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    #52

    Am a tech. Once had a olive yellow lab named Dawg at some point. Last week we had this really small yet chuncky chihuahua named Walnut who couldnt keep her tongue in her mouth. There was a dog I was instructed to not even go near as he's extremely aggressive and needs to be calm for his groom. His name is Hayden so I'm expecting some giant GSD or something. No. It was a small all brown, ancient cocker spaniel.

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    LakotaWolf (she/her)
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, spaniels were bred as hunting/bird dogs initially, so they can sometimes retain a prey drive that can lead to aggression, especially once they get older and hurty.

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    #53

    Veterinarian here.

    Upinsmoke ( a Persian cat)

    Car number nine ( another cat)

    A lady with 4 cats - Elvis , Bosom, Jesus and Barbara

    Dog called Sol ( our Sol = arsole)

    Bat man, a cat with facial markings like a mask

    The Kid Sampson = a bulldog

    The nurses name all wild crows Russell and seagulls, Steven


    Forgot about Bizzle Chips (bullmastif) and Gravel (my own dog) Gravel had a gritty childhood.

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    Bill Swallow
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, man, you *just* missed the chance to say that 'Gravel had a gritty backstory'!

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    #54

    We have a regular customer who has named their cat, “ cat” but in binary code.

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    #55

    Another vet tech here, we did surgery recently on a 20ft anaconda named "Satan".

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    Bill Swallow
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If I ever had a snake, it would be tempting to name it 'Jormungandr' or some funny take on that.

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    #56

    Friend of mine has an outdoor cat who hangs out on the driveway.

    Cat's name is Parkon.

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    #57

    NAV but had a kitten named "fishbait" when I was a kid.

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    WindySwede
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The obligatory NAV on the question for just that you are a vet 😅🙃

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    #58

    My nephew named his cat Farmer and his dog Pancake.

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    I see nothing remarkable about this

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    #59

    Not a vet, but have friends with cat named battlestation.

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    #60

    Tiny 3month old baby kittrn that barely meowed named...Khal Drogo.

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    Bill Swallow
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Come to think of it, Ka D'Argo would make a good name for a cat.

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    #61

    A cow named Freaky Girl.

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    Tim Gibbs
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Best cow names are daisy & ermintrude 🤣

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    #62

    Vet tech in training, we had a rabbit come through with a German name that translated to lunch meat I think lol.

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    #63

    My husband's parents had two cats named Watson and Crick. Now they just have Crick, who is a marshmellow of a cat.

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    Robert T
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One of my neighbours has a cat called Dr Watson.

    #64

    Not a vet, but work at a vet clinic (kennel worker). We had two dogs come in named "Peanut Butter" (male) and "Butter Cookie" (female). Both responded exclusively to "Butter."

    Another time, we had a mean pom named "Puppylove.".

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    Taffy Plaisted
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Had a 23 lb ragdoll cat named Wowee or The Wowness

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    #65

    I met a one eyed dog named Fetty Pup.

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