We are entering an era where advanced diagnostic science has the potential to move into our homes with the support of clinics. Here are the four diagnostic trends that the experts at MI:RNA think could define how we care for our pets this year. Home-based disease detection for catsIn 2026, feline healthcare is moving from the clinic to the home, transforming how we protect our cats. Instead of reacting once a cat is visibly sick, this collaborative model uses home insights to trigger diagnostic testing at a molecular level, catching disease long before physical clinical signs show. As earlier home signals drive more proactive care, demand will grow for diagnostics that confirm physiological change before disease is apparent.