Preventative Medicine is used to keep dogs healthy by prevent medical problems before they happen. A dog’s age, lifestyle, and genetics all play a factor in the determining the preventative care that will prevent medical dispositions from escalating into serious problems. Preventative medicine includes (but is not limited to) regular wellness exams, vaccination or titre testing, proper nutritional care, dental cleaning, and preventative homecare. Young dogs (puppies and adolescents less than 1 year of age) and senior dogs (more than 7 years of age) have different needs than adult dogs. Some breeds are more prone to specific problems; floppy eared dogs, for example, are more likely to have ear problems. Lifestyle can also also play a role: factors such as the amount of exercise a dog gets, the amount of socializing with other dogs, access to the outdoors, and nutrition can all play a role in the health of dogs.