@CMD-Ky I have the good old DSM practically memorized. At my new job, I am learning the ICD correspondence codes and I'm not happy about it. Although at my new job, I am only allowed to use "symptom codes." If I were a doc or therapist I could use the "F" codes, which are the useful ones. I have spent a long time with my online software and have a symptom code that corresponds to every actual diagnosis code, and more. This is due to, well, I get annoyed by this stuff. The new SW asked me for an "R" symptom code and so I took pictures of my "favorites" list and it took 7 screenshots, but well, I believe in sharing my wealth.
It was the "Oh this is okay this is normal" part that was shocking to me. The DSM is not kind to Zoophila. LOL. Let's hope it's not like homosexuality! Like where it used to be a disease but PETA gets it
thrown out! No offense to homosexuality that should NOT be a diagnosable disorder!!! I DO have a sneaking suspicion that "being of the wrong gender" eh I forget the diagnosis I just remember the Brief Seconds of "this is REAL video of a penis being transformed into a vagina" by Southpark, and get traumatized. OMG the Southpark folks are genii, BUT yes, I think it is Only a disorder still because you have to get certified by a psychologist as being nuts, I mean, fervent enough about it to get the procedure done and they need a code to bill under. That's the ONLY reason.
I foresee, perhaps in my lifetime, you will be able to LOVE your pet, and perhaps even MARRY your pet.
I also don't know how you get "consent" from a pet, so I consider it animal rape, but whatever .Society doesn't care about my views.
Anna