We have two, nearly two years old, desexed, male, burmese cats.  Their names
are Trim (Blue) and Fidel (Lilac).  They are litter-mates.  They get on very
well and are almost inseparable.  For example, I have to take them to the
vet together even though only one is sick because the other frets when they
are separated for even just a short while.

They are indoor only cats except for the occassions that we take them for a
walk using a leash and harness.  They both enjoy the experience of going
outside but Fidel appears to really love it.  We cannot spend our entire
lives taking them for walks outside and letting them outside unsurpervised
is not an option.  We live in an apartment so having some sort of outdoor
enclosure is not possible.  We do, however, leave fly screen protected
windows or doors open whenever weather allows to let them at least see and
smell outside.  They a couple of indoor climbing posts and many toys that
they regularly chase around the house.

Fidel, however, is driving us insane.  We took them for a walk a couple of
days ago and ever since his constant meowing and pawing at the front door
has become almost unbearable.  The only peace we get is when he finally goes
to sleep.

I have tried usual water squirting and that only shuts him up long enough
for him to dry the spot on which the water hit him.

He is normally a little more vocal than his brother (who is a man of few
words) but as I said his behaviour is becoming unbearable.

I would appreciate any suggestions from members of the group as to how I
might persuade Fidel to be a little less vocal so that I can maintain my
sanity.

Thanks in advance to all who reply.

Regards,
Steve
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Steve Remington
Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia
steve@remington.name
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Great spirits have always encountered
violent opposition from mediocre minds.
Albert Einstein
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