Auto immune disorder- need some advice

[Medusa]

I found this. There are a lot of big words in it but it does mention many of the symptoms that you've described. http://maxshouse.com/Diseases_of_the..._foliaceus.htm

Also this. It mentions one of the possible reasons for autoimmune disease in cats, which you also mentioned. http://www.paws-and-effect.com/html/pawsandeffect9.html

I'm sorry that I can't be of more help. I've not experienced this myself w/any of my cats. I do hope that your friend is able to get it under control w/her dear kitty.

[Freedom]

I am not familiar with this at all. Prayers for Chloe. Any ideas is this a chronic condition or a temporary disorder?

[Cataholic]

Medusa- thank you, that first link was spot on.

After some force feeding, and 48 hours on pred, my brother reported to me that Chloe ate on her own last night! She is out of the room and showing some signs of being interested in life (not the 2 kittens so much, LOL).

So, we are really hoping this is the turn we need! Thanks for the support.