I know the agreeing posts are voluminous, but can I add another one? I'm new here, but I noticed right away how people phrase responses here that are, for the most part, nonthreatening and helpful. Most people really do love their pets, and to ask and honest innocent question and get attacked is what drove me from several boards when I just wanted some sense of community and support. I am TERRIBLY guilty of asking stupid questions, and it's not because I don't want to do the best by my animals, I just honestly don't know. A rude reply simply makes the person resent the advice and try to go it alone, which in the end is less beneficial to the animals. I once asked a question on another board based solely on some bad advice from my vet, and was completely attacked for being an idiot who had no clue what was best for my animals. That said, I apologize in advance for asking stupid questions (and posting where the posting has been done), and thanks in advance for getting patient replies.