If you are a pet owner, chances are that your vet has spoken to you about bringing your adored animal in for a routine pet wellness exam. Unfortunately, many owners view vets in the same way as they view their doctors – as a service that is only to be visited if their pet is unwell. While your vet can certainly take care of your pet if they become unwell, their role goes much further than that. Vets are just as valuable as preventative medical professionals and routine pet wellness exams provide them with an opportunity to keep your pet as safe as possible from diseases and health problems.