stop the meowing!!

[charlidawg]

My male cat Tony is very demanding. He wants a full bowl of food all the time, which has to stop b/c he is starting to get over weight. But, if he does not have a full bowl, or if he thinks he is not getting enough attention, he will meow all the time. And its not normal meows, they are loud, long yowls sometimes. How can I get his constant meowing to stop? I am willing to try anything!

[LittleOrangeKitten]

Have you tried distracting him with playing or maybe a "small" treat? Like a Greenie? They aren't fattening and very healthy.

[Catty1]

Or a pinch of catnip?

You can get toys - or make them - that dangle from a doorknob and cats play with...I am away most of the day, so I am getting one for my boys.

Of course...the best plaything....another CAT

[charlidawg]

Well, we have toys, and cat nip, but he is not interested in either. We do have another cat though, his sister, and they do play a lot. I will try treats and see if they help.

[Pawsitive Thinking]

You have my sympathy! Brody meows all the time and I've come to the conclusion that she just likes the sound of her own voice

[elizabethann]

Sounds like my Cosmo. He MEOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWSSSS all the time. And when I can "tune him out", he comes over and bats me on the nose.

Catnip tends to work.

[JenBKR]

Oh that's my Katie - she wants dry food all the time. It can drive me crazy sometimes but she knows now I give her some in the morning and some at night. We're in that routine, and she's gotten better about it.

[gracieally]

My Ally gets very chatty sometimes. Sometimes she just needs a good cuddle and kisses and that calms her down for awhile. Other times she just wants to play. If I don't pay attention to the meows she'll bring a ball over for me to throw so she can chase it. If nothing works and she is really annoying I just show her her nail clippers and she shuts right up and runs away.

PS Have you had Tony neutered? He could be yowling for a mate?