Take your time in picking your new kitty’s name. Keep it short and easy to say so your kitty will recognize the sound from any other words you are saying. Some people name their cats after a favorite childhood pet such as Cuddles XIV. Others observe physical characteristics or behavior to guide them, giving us Smokey or Mischief. You can take inspiration from your cat’s breed and give your Siamese cat an Asian name or your Havana a Latino one. You can research popular cat names and pick one that you just like the sound of. Or you can pick a name with a nod to one of your interests such as Puck for Shakespeare lovers or Jeter for baseball fans. Whatever name you come up with, be sure to visit your Poway, CA veterinarian so they can get to know your kitty better and help you with their care.