Is it time to put my cat down?

Probably starting to have renal failure. This is a choice a vet should guide you on.

If the cat is not having a good quality of life and seems not their usual self, then I think that it is better to be cruel to be kind and just get the cat put down before their condition gets worse.

On the other hand, if it were something that may be able to get better or cured, then maybe it would be ok to keep it alive for now.

But personally I think that isn't the way a cat should be and its very sad but it probably is fairer to the cat to let it be put down.

Yeah You always should have cats killed for peeing on a carpet. That's the real reason right?

After all unlike carpets which are expensive cats are replaceable even after 17 years. Just like old clothes.

Make sure the 1yo see's it so she understands what loyalty and responsibility means

Hi,

Firstly hun i would suggest you take her to your vet. Your vet will tell you what her best options are. 17 years old is a good age for a cat. Her body is slowly shutting down and you have to consider even though its hard whether shes in any pain or discomfort. If she is then this certainly isnt no life for her

and I would suggest yes hun. Take her to your vets and see what they say.

As for her toileting everywhere until you can get her to a vet i would suggest isolating her to one or two rooms or areas of the house preferebly tiled or wood flooring not carpet. Have a litter tray for her aswel.

If the cat is suffering, and in pain, then I think it would be time to put her down. I hate to tell you this, because it would be the last thing I would want to hear about any of my cats. I'm sorry, I'll pray that she gets better.