Sometimes it may seem that the nickname is not important at all for the mustachioed and striped tenants. The main thing is to eat deliciously, sleep in a warm place and play well. And there, as they say, even if you call it a pot, you won't put it in the oven.
Well, really, does a cat always come running when you call it? No matter how much you call it, it won't come if it doesn't need anything from you at that moment.
Previously, we didn't bother with these names at all. There was a kitty, a kitty-kitty, a cat. And everything was fine. Now, they often get a veterinary passport, especially if the animal is a thoroughbred or a trip abroad is planned, and there you already need to enter the nickname. And the veterinarian, of course, enters this name into his database to keep a history of the patient.
So what will happen if you don't give your cat a name? Will your pet suffer from this in any way, or will nothing change?
In fact (and many cat owners can attest to this) domestic cats perfectly recognize their name, even if they do not always respond to it. And although the nickname itself does not create an emotional connection, it plays an important role in this. The connection is built on care, play and trust, and the name becomes a tool that helps to strengthen it. When you address your pet personally, you emphasize its significance for you.
If you have only one cat living at home, you can do without a name; the animal will understand from its voice and facial expression that you are addressing it.
But if you have several pets, then you can’t do without names. Otherwise, confusion will arise: the cats won’t always be able to figure out which one you’re addressing. And this, in turn, can complicate communication and introduce misunderstandings into your relationship with your pets. And it’s also inconvenient if you want to give some commands.
Of course, the lack of an official nickname is not a sign of indifference. Many people love their animals, but they simply call them “kitty” or “kitty”, and that makes them love them no less. But still, when we give our pet a name, we seem to recognize its uniqueness and personality. And those who bring a fluffy purr home, the first thing they do is come up with a name for it. In any case, I have not yet met those who live with just a cat or just a cat. After all, the animal becomes a full-fledged member of the family, and not just another piece of furniture. And every living creature that lives with a person should have a name.
You can often hear advice that a cat's name should contain hissing sounds, because it is supposedly easier for him to remember it. In fact, this is more of a common myth than a scientific fact. There are other things that are much more important: the nickname should be short (one or two syllables), different from other words that you often use, and, most importantly, evoke positive associations. If you call your cat by its name before feeding, playing or petting, he will remember it much faster, regardless of the presence of hissing sounds in it.
