My 2-yr old DSH spayed tabby has a REAL problem. She appeared to be
completely normal (eating, drinking, etc, sitting on laps in the morning,
but then
couldn't be found).  Discovered her on the bed upstairs, hunched over,
hissing
and growling when approached.  *Norma Jean* was adopted from the
Humane Society, and has always been up to date on vaccines and eats nothing
but the finest menu I can afford.

Symptoms:  106 degree F temperature (prior to entering emergency clinic)
                  Elevated WBC (23,000)
                  Elevated bilirubin level
                  Sometimes/no-times sensitivity to pressure on back-middle
spine
                        or right lower abdominal area in back of ribs.
                  Urine unremarkable
                  Temperature fluctuating around +- 104 F.
                  X-rays non-informative.
                  Some interest in food if hand-fed.
                  Nothing remarkable upon palpation by vets

This started 4/20/04 around 6:00 pm, and it's now around 11:00 pm 4/21/04.
She has been treated with IV fluids and continuing antibiotics.  Her three
attending veterinarians and emergency clinic staff have been awesome, but
the
condition is unchanged.  The plan tomorrow is to do tests for viral
infections.
I'd appreciate any input????

Thank you all,
Gail