Thanks so much to all who sent me advice yesterday. And today - we have good news. I finally got smart, called back the clinic - and got a vet who knew what the hell she was talking about. She explained the "kid" we had seen initially, was new and apologized that he was not more thorough with us. She has 20+ years experience w/ferts and I feel alot better knowing this. Between the two of us, we have determined that since she did so well, on the amoxi-pred-pain stuff, we would put her back on it. The new diagnosis - based on a couple more facts, is that she has chronic irritable bowel syndrome. Before I got home yesterday - my youngest called me all excited. He said Helena was eating and drinking again and acting closer to normal. The vet concurs that she will have "good days" and "bad days" - and that we have to carefully monitor from here on out. I don't suppose the cat food she was munchin was doing her tummy much good. We are to keep her on the concotions I have made, and add Ensure to her diet. Keep her in your prayers and again, my thanks!! Kimberly Gorman IT/Telcom Analyst - CSSC Gap, Inc. [Posted in FML issue 5043]