Social Ostracism Friends and relatives may insinuate that you are quite mad to have chosen such a course of action. Only a true cat person will understand completely. The loss of respect from those who are judgmental is a small thing. The love you receive from your cat is unconditional and will more than compensate for any small-minded opinions from others. The financial impact can be substantial if the cat is able to maintain a reasonable quality of life for a long period of time.
Medication can also be expensive.
If you are financially able to afford the expense, then it is well worth continuing on. We put off buying a new car for more than a year. If you examine the situation, you come to the realization that your money is buying life. Loss of Mobility-Curtailment of Activities Caring for a CRF cat can mean no extended periods of time away from home at all unless arrangements are made with a competent person to care for your cat while you're gone. When the condition is advanced, the cat will require some sort of special attention almost every day.