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I have one cat which I adopted from the human society when she was a kitten and now she is 16 years old. I care for the cat but the last two years have been difficult. She pukes up hairballs anywhere between 3-5 a week she stopped eating her dry cat food 2 years ago and went to wet and recently she just sits outside my bedroom door and meows for food. At times when I am awake she meows for hours but she has food and water already and doesnt need more. The last two days she seems to be having trouble getting hairballs up. At times I feel tempted to put her down and I am starting to question if she's suffering. I have spent over $600 in vet bills for blood work and tests only to have her start puking up hairballs a week later. She has been diagnosed with the early stages of kidney disease and the vet didnt suggest putting her down. I am trying to do whats best for the cat but at times I am growing frustrated. I think some may call me selfish for typing this next part but I can't take vacations anymore I cant even leave the house for more than two days. She hates car rides and she cries the whole time plus how can I leave her at someone's house knowing she is going to puke up hairballs. I don't know who to call to watch her if iI go on vacation. She eats and drinks and uses the litter box and at times she seems healthy but the vomiting and the meowing are taking a toll on me I cant sleep. I am sure no one here will recommend putting her down and I probably won't I am just frustrated and stressed.