I agree, there are really no absolutes on this subject. Cagneydog: I don't know where you live and I'm certainly not a climate expert on different parts of the country. I was just giving the info I know and hear about every day here in Florida. There are many ways to address this issue but most importantly, we all have our pet's best interest at heart at all times. I'm quite sure that you love Cagney very much and you know what's best for him. I don't think anyone is trying to bash you here. Everyone is merely stating their opinion. I can definitely see that different parts of the country would handle this situation in different ways. We're just a diversified group, offering our thoughts in the matter. Please don't let this upset you anymore. I don't like to see anyone upset on this board. We all try to be friends here but there will always be different views on most anything. That's what makes the world interesting