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Is my cat's strange behavior a mental disorder or just unique?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 3 years and 2 months old | 8 lbs

Do you think my girl has a mental disorder or just happens to be very unique?

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Answered By Vanessa Yeager DVM MPH

Veterinarian

Published on August 11th, 2017

Hi and thanks for your question about Fiona. From just judging by the pictures and her appearance alone, she appears to be enjoying the couch! I cannot judge from the pictures alone if she has a mental disorder or not. Mental disorders in animals are really not reported or studied as we do not have a good way to measure these in animals. Every cat is different and has their own unique personality to them, just like people have their own personalities. :) Best wishes and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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