Every pet deserves a loving and respectful home: please only consider acquiring a pet if you will be able to take care of its long-term needs. Also, consider choosing your animal companion from a shelter, where there are so many wonderful furry friends who need a forever home.

What makes a good cat name? Does your cat come when you call him or her? No? Perhaps your feline has better things to do… or maybe the name you’re using isn’t getting their attention. And as it turns out, there’s a reason for that.

In this video, veterinarian Dr. Uri Burstyn, discusses the sounds that help make a cat name effective, so that you can choose wisely the next time you add a new purring member to your family.

View the original video here.

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