During a routine wellness examination, your veterinarian will perform an extensive examination and ask you questions about your pet’s diet, exercise, and general health. Based on your pet’s history and physical examination, your veterinarian will then make recommendations for specific preventive treatments such as vaccination, parasite control (for both external parasites such as fleas, ticks and ear mites, and internal parasites such as worms or heartworm), nutrition, skin and coat care, joint health, weight management, or dental care.