Chris thanks so much for helping out. I would say that some sort of Kidney malfunction is probably causing the dehydration. Her big concerns are the dehydration, kidney and emaciation. Unfortunately she is in an acute upper respiratory virus. She is slightly conjested, with clear nasal and ocular discharge. Her appetite has been diminishing and I'll probably have to start force feedings again. I am giving her fluids daily again. She is consuming excess amounts of water again and I'm convinced that the Alumina has now run its course. Should I attempt to treat the acute? the chronic? both? or ride it out and then go back to the chronic complaints? I'm somewhat concerned that this acute might push her over the edge, although that cat that initially brought it in seems to have very mild symptoms and is already on the mend with no interference from me.