Whether you have a purebred, a designer breed, or a mixed-breed pet, there is a lot you can do to understand health care needs and act accordingly before you are confronted with problems. It's often impossible to rely on lifestyle changes alone to promote wellness; we often need to consider the role of genetic health as well and that we might have inherited tendencies that get in the way of us leading our best lives. Whether we have access to a pet's family history, or have no idea at all, there is still a lot we can do to use important clues to keep our pets healthy. Buckle up for the adventure of a lifetime - hopefully a long and healthy lifetime for your pet!