I don't know if it will make you feel any better, but someone else I know had cats and dogs and an animal door. The animals used it and all was well.
One night she went into the living room and there was a wild skunk. Fortunately it did not spray. But that would have been worse than cats I bet!

Sorry you are struggling with OCD. Glad to hear you have an appointment coming up.

Some people at PC will find a therapist will help them sort out the roots of their life. Some people use the forums and chat as a way to express their inner turmoil and find people of like mind.

There are articles that go into more detail about coping with OCD
Psych Central - Search results for Coping with OCD

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