Revealed: The unluckiest pet names in Britain
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A study by Co-op Insurance has compiled the most unlucky names for pets, according to how much they cost their owners in veterinary bills.
Charlie and Oscar came out as the worst names to choose, with sickly canine Charlies costing their owners £510 in bills for things like stomach upsets, skin complaints and more serious ailments.
As for our feline friends, Oscars cost families £475 after using up their nine lives getting injured in road accidents.
Of course, Charlie and Oscar are probably fairly popular pet names, so that might also have something to do with it.
David Hampson, head of pet insurance at the Co-op says: ‘Any pet can come with its fair share of misfortune, landing you with unexpected trips to the vets or causing mischief around the house.
"However, based on our claims data, Charlie and Oscar certainly aren’t the luckiest names you can give your pet."
For canines, Bella, Max and Ruby were the next most unlucky names – while George, Charlie and Felix cost cat-owners the most.
And if you’re still wondering what to call your next pet, you might want to forget the name Alfie. It was the most dangerous name for both species.
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