04/29/2026
Did you know… cats are one of the most common pets to skip routine veterinary care—and one of the most likely to hide illness until disease is advanced?
Here’s why routine vet visits matter for cats:
Dental Disease: Most cats over age 3 have some degree of dental disease. Dental pain is often hidden behind “normal” eating and missed without an exam. At Trilogy, we perform full oral exams, anesthetic dental cleanings, full-mouth dental radiographs, and dental/oral surgery to diagnose and treat painful dental disease.
Kidney Disease: One of the most common illnesses in aging cats. Early kidney disease can often be found with bloodwork and urine testing before major symptoms appear, allowing us to start supportive care sooner.
Heart Disease: Many cats with heart disease show no obvious signs until it becomes serious. Routine exams and a proBNP test—a simple blood test that screens for heart stress—can help identify cats who may need further cardiac evaluation.
Diabetes: Increased thirst, weight loss, and appetite changes can be subtle in cats. Routine lab work can help catch diabetes early, and these tests can be run the same day.
Hyperthyroidism: Common in older cats and often missed early. Weight loss in senior cats is never considered normal aging. Increased appetite, vomiting, vocalizing, and behavior changes can all be signs.
Arthritis: Cats rarely limp like dogs. Arthritis often shows up as less jumping, hesitation, poor grooming, or behavior changes. Trilogy also offers Solensia, a once-monthly injection to help control arthritis pain and improve comfort and mobility. Corbin, pictured here is Dr. Davis’ 17.5 y/o cat who is doing aMEOWzing on Solensia!
At Trilogy Veterinary Medical Center, routine exams, bloodwork, urinalysis, dental evaluations, and advanced diagnostics help us catch disease early—when treatment can make the biggest difference.
Call today to schedule your cat’s Comprehensive Wellness check-up! 801-849-0080