Nutrition is one of those topics that comes up at nearly every wellness visit — and for good reason. What your pet eats directly affects their energy, weight, immune function, coat health, and long-term organ health. And yet for most pet owners, it's also one of the most confusing areas to navigate.

Walk through any pet store in Bend and you'll face an overwhelming number of options: grain-free, high-protein, raw, freeze-dried, limited ingredient, breed-specific. Add in the volume of conflicting information online, and it's easy to understand why so many clients aren't sure what their pet is actually eating — or whether it's right for them.

Here's what we think is worth understanding heading into summer.