When my beloved Merlin was diagnosed with CRD, I had to give him fluids at home. One thing I learned was to give the fluid in some spot that was *not* one of his favorites! I tried that, thinking it was a good idea, but then he stopped using that place, and I felt guilty. I used to put him on the sewing maching cabinet and hang the bag from the curtain rod; that worked well.

I also learned that it was possible to keep the fluid bag at a good temp by placing it on a towel-covered heating pad set on LOW (and not the kind that has the "auto turnoff"), and covering it then with another small terry towel. The fluid stayed comfortably warm.

There's so much more treatment available now than there was when Merlin was diagnosed in 2001; I hope you have many more happy years together!

Sharon