My Cat Has Schizophrenia

I think my cat, Sweetheart has Schizophrenia.  She has all of these symptoms to a varying degrees and a few other that I did not find listed.  

Frantic grooming of the flank and tail

Dilated pupils

Fixation with the tail, often manifested as swishing of the tail

Bouts of hyperactive or aggressive behavior

Rippling of the skin

Apparent hallucinations

Loud vocalizations

Sensitivity to touch along the spine; often, stroking of the spine leads to bouts of strange behavior

Mood swings

Read more: Cat Schizophrenia - VetInfo

Well after this slightly depressing news (it wasn't really a surprise but more of  a confirmation)  I needed to cheer up.  

And so...

If your wondering what others symptoms she has...

• Strongly dislikes any change in the environment
• Dislikes meeting new people and doesn't get along with my family either
• Dislikes change in schedule, she has her habits and she sticks to them
• She does have a strange habit of reaching one paw out and gently pawing at my face or hand.  I think its to see if I'm really here, but I'm not sure.