23 year old cat

Question
My cat won't eat anything.  He acts like he doesn't know where he's at.  He just wanders around the house like he's lost.  He hasn't been taking care of himself for quite some time and he smells really bad.  I am thinking of having him put down in the next couple of days.  Am I doing the right thing?  He has lead a very good life.  Only went outside for short periods of time when I could be right there with him.  Other than that, he was inside all the time.

Answer
Anita,

Congratulations on providing such good cat care!!!!!!!!!! Your cat made it to age 23 (ancient for a domestic cat)!!!!!!!!!!

Has he been checked by a vet? From the sounds of it, he is near the end.  His quality of life has deteriorated and he just is not interested in going on.  Not grooming himself is a sure sign he is depressed and feeling rather puny. So, if it is not something easily fixed by medication, I would consider saying good bye and remembering all the good times you had had together.

Please let me know what happens.

Best regards... Norm.