A Modern Barn Cat

Fred is truly a modern barn cat. Yesterday he was diagnosed as having Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. (He is pictured here on the right.)
"You're kidding," I told the vet.
It was April Fool's after all.
"No, he is doing this to himself."
This is a series of small scabs on his back and head. Apparently, unfulfilled as a mere barn cat, he has turned to self abuse. Therapy prescribed will be sessions with a cat psychiatrist and new interactive toys. Actually, we gave him some long acting cortisone and will see if the arrival of spring will take his mind off his obsession.
Having grown up with two people who struggle with OCD, I know that it is a very difficult condition. While I am sympathetic with Fred, he is a very lucky barn cat after all and I am sure in days of yore, barn cats were not diagnosed with any kind of psychological conditions.