In 2020, people working from home in the Netherlands will have massively purchased a pet, including a cat. Pet insurance Petplan saw more than 50% more cats being insured. Also this year, brand new owners opted for well-known names that have been high in the top 10 for years. Like 2019, Simba is the most popular name for males in 2020, but Luna has knocked Nala off the throne among females. This is shown by research by Petplan, based on data from more than 9000 pet owners.
An indoor cat doesn't get sick, right? Cats are therefore incredibly popular in corona time, but an estimated 95% of kittens are not insured. An often given reason for this is that they are indoor cats and that they do not need insurance. “Unfortunately, this is a myth,” said Marélie Sweep of Petplan. “Among the most common high claims we see treatments for conditions that can happen to any cat. Like a blockage in the gastrointestinal tract caused by a hairball. Such a hairball can lead to a vet bill of up to €5,000. Strangely enough, it is often indoor cats that are hit by a car. He briefly escapes the boss's attention, is startled by all the noises on the street and shoots under a car." High veterinary costs still lead to choices every day that are based on the owner's wallet and not on the welfare of the animal.
Neck-and-neck race
Simba is the most popular cat name of 2020. With this Nala has fallen from the throne and she plummets to place 4. Luna is the runner-up this year, rising 2 places.
Top 10 cat names 2020:
Simba
Luna
Pip
Nala
Bella
Tommy
Max
Pip
Lola
Charlie
Top 3 cat names males 2020:
Simba
Max
Tommy
Top 3 cat names females 2020:
Luna
Nala
Bella
