I have a issue regarding pet hygene. I check my cats' and dogs' ears for dirt any time I get a chance and wipe out the dirt if there is any. is this ocd or insanity?
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I would hesitate to suggest that this activity of yours is either OCD or insanity.
If you were insane, you wouldn't be asking the question. So there's that out of the way.
Generally, a Doctor is best qualified to diagnose OCD. It seems that this classification is usually reserved for folks with an assortment of criterea.
If this activity bothers you and/or others around you, consider asking your doctor.
You don't sound any more crazy than most people if that helps. ( I happen to love my cat enough to keep her healthy as well. )
If you were insane, you wouldn't be asking the question. So there's that out of the way.
Generally, a Doctor is best qualified to diagnose OCD. It seems that this classification is usually reserved for folks with an assortment of criterea.
If this activity bothers you and/or others around you, consider asking your doctor.
You don't sound any more crazy than most people if that helps. ( I happen to love my cat enough to keep her healthy as well. )
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LuvAslan said:
In my opinion, I'd say no to both of those. Your habit (which is probably what your cleaning ritual would best be described as....as opposed to the other alternatives
) doesn't appear to be debilitating. I just think you have a cleanliness issue with your pets...which is not so much of a bad thing.
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Nah it just sounds like you like clean pets.
But if it is bothering you, see a doctor. He/she can help you figure out if it's OCD or not.
But if it is bothering you, see a doctor. He/she can help you figure out if it's OCD or not.
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There is no need to consult a doctor. Not unless it truely is compulsive. If you can't sleep, wake up in the middle of the night, etc. all because you feel the need to clean the dirt off of your dog then maybe you should think about some help. Otherwise, leave well enough alone.
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Jerlene said:
I disagree. If something is bothering someone by all means a trip to the doctor to get a definite answer can be just what they need.
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Jerlene said:
LOL not trying to get you to agree, I just tend to repeat myself.
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