Health is wealth—and a little wacky for these pets
If laughter is the best medicine, then our pets deserve honorary medical degrees. That’s especially true of our Wacky Pet Names nominees, who often live up to their quirky names in unexpected ways.
If you’re looking for a pet name with a medical twist, both wacky and otherwise, here are some funny bone favorites that might just be what the doctor ordered.
The dog-tor is in
If you thought the wooden bead toy in the waiting room was wacky, get a load of your physician with extra storage for all that fun: Dr. Potato Head, a 2022 Wacky Canine Names nominee. Sure, Dr. P. isn’t licensed per se but luckily his laughter is available over the counter.
Speaking of unlicensed practice, not long ago doctors served several very different roles in the community: a town dentist, alchemist or, uh, gunslinger. You don’t want a taste of your own medicine from Doc Pawlliday, 2023 Wacky Canine Names nominee who is named for wild west icon and “Tombstone” anti-hero, Doc Holiday.
Or, if diagnosis isn’t your game so much as paw-gnostication, here’s a doctor with a crystal ball to fetch, 2019 Wacky Canine Names nominee Nostradogmus. Turns out, the outlook for every day is wackiness (with more treats on the way!).
More marvelously medical names
Sometimes full-on wackiness isn’t exactly the cure for your pet-naming woes. In that case, here are our top 5 names with a medical inspiration from our list of Nationwide-insured pets.
Doctor/Dr. – Whether solo or an added for a touch of paw-fessionalism, this name is always in-network.
Patch – Inspired by gauze—or the Robin Williams classic Patch Adams—either way, this is a pet name with great bedside manner.
PhD – Getting a PhD is easy and enjoyable when your higher education comes in the from of a dog-torate.
Remedy – Maybe the cure for what ails you is right here in this charming and heartfelt pet name that puts the “heel” in healer. Get it, like dog walking?
Stitch – A new favorite with a nod to a classic children’s film, this pet name pulls on our heart strings.
Support when it means the most
Of course, medical paw-fessionals need care, too, which is where Nationwide pet insurance comes in. Having a little extra help can go a long way to ensuring years of healthful laughs and smiles. That’s why Nationwide pet insurance offers peace of mind coverage for dogs, cats, birds and exotic pets, so all your pets can get the care they need. Get a quote today at petinsurance.com.
