Thanks to the person who suggested using chili powder in forbidden spots a week or two ago; a little bit sprinkled carefully in the spots where Scooter was chomping on the carpet put a stop to that QUICKLY. Chris and Scooter Bellingham, WA I am Ferret of Borg The Litterbox is Irrelevant Bitter Apple is Irrelevant Your Socks Will Be Assimilated [Posted in FML issue 1362]