Are pets called 'pets' because we pet them? | PET WORDS
Are pets called 'pets' because we pet them? | PET WORDS  
Podcast: Words Unravelled with RobWords and Jess Zafarris
Published On: Wed Oct 29 2025
Description: In this episode, Rob and Jess dig into the origins of the words we use for our furry, feathered, and occasionally scaly companions. 🐕 Where does the word 'dog' come from?🐈 What does 'cat' literally mean?🐹 Are guinea pigs even from Guinea?These questions answered, and many more, in this edition of Words Unravelled dedicated to our beloved pets.WATCH THIS EPISODE: https://youtu.be/_r2HMeiDhKA👕 OUR MERCH 👚US SHOP: https://wordsunravelledshop.myspreadshop.com/EU/UK SHOP: https://wordsunravelledshop.myspreadshop.net/