Let’s talk nicknames! A dog named Charlie, aka “Shmoopspot Lighting” inspired this post. Dog dad Cliff told me the nickname evolved from the Shmoopy episode of Seinfeld in combination with their cat’s name, Smokestack Lightning.

All of my pets have had nicknames. Little Foot became “Itty Kuflish,” Nellie was “Shmoopy” (but not the Seinfeld Shmoopy), and Quinn goes by “Quinky,” “Squinky,” and “Squinks.” Unlike Charlie’s dad, I don’t have fun explanations about how these nicknames came to be.

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What about your pets? What are their nicknames? Please share in the comments, including how these names came about. You won’t be able to share photos in the comments, but please do email them to me at vetmama@sonic.net. I look forward to hearing your stories!

Best wishes to you and your four-legged family members for abundant good health,

Dr. Nancy

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