Orijen – Original
$26.99 – $87.99
Biologically Appropriate | All Life Stages
Fresh free-run chicken and turkey, nest-laid eggs and wild-caught fish.
Cost $0.88 per cup*
ONLY $1.17 per day!**
Description
From Dachshunds to Great Danes, all dogs possess a biological need for a diet rich and varied in fresh whole animal ingredients.
With 38% richly nourishing protein and a limited 19% carbohydrates, ORIJEN nourishes dogs of all breeds and life stages according to their evolutionary and biological needs
Unmatched by any other dog food, 2/3 of ORIJEN meats are FRESH (refrigerated, no preservatives) or RAW (flash-frozen, no preservatives), including the top 10 meat ingredients.
1/3 of meats are air dried at 90°C from fresh chicken, turkey and fish to create a concentrated source of richly nourishing protein.
Nutrient-dense WholePrey ratios of fresh meat, organs, cartilage and bones plus whole fish and whole eggs provide a natural source of virtually every nutrient your dog needs.
Infusions of freeze-dried chicken and turkey liver enhance flavour naturally, making ORIJEN deliciously tasty for the fussiest of dogs.
Available in 2 kg, 6 kg and 11.4 kg
*Based on 11.4 kg bag
**Based on a 44 lb dog
Ingredients & Analysis
85% MEAT | 15% FRUITS & VEGETABLES
Fresh chicken meat (13%), fresh turkey meat (7%), fresh whole eggs (7%), fresh chicken liver (6%), fresh whole herring (6%), fresh whole flounder (5%), fresh turkey liver (5%), fresh chicken necks (4%), fresh chicken heart (4%), fresh turkey heart (4%), chicken (dehydrated, 4%), turkey (dehydrated, 4%), whole mackerel (dehydrated, 4%), whole sardine (dehydrated, 4%), whole herring (dehydrated, 4%), whole red lentils, whole green lentils, whole green peas, lentil fiber, whole chickpeas, whole yellow peas, whole pinto beans, whole navy beans, herring oil (1%), chicken fat (1%), chicken cartilage (1%), chicken liver (freeze-dried), turkey liver (freeze-dried), fresh whole pumpkin, fresh whole butternut squash, fresh whole zucchini, fresh whole parsnips, fresh carrots, fresh whole red delicious apples, fresh whole bartlett pears, fresh kale, fresh spinach, fresh beet greens, fresh turnip greens, brown kelp, whole cranberries, whole blueberries, whole saskatoon berries, chicory root, turmeric root, milk thistle, burdock root, lavender, marshmallow root, rosehips, enterococcus faecium.
ADDITIVES (per kg): Nutritional additives: Zinc chelate: 100 mg.
| Crude protein (min.) | 38 % |
| Fat content (min.) | 18 % |
| Crude ash (max.) | 8 % |
| Crude fibers (max.) | 5 % |
| Moisture (max.) | 12 % |
| Calcium (min.) | 1.4 % |
| Phosphorus (min.) | 1.1 % |
| Omega-6 fatty acids (min.) | 3.0 % |
| Omega-3 fatty acids (min.) | 1.0 % |
| DHA (min.) | 0.30 % |
| EPA (min.) | 0.20 % |
| Glucosamine (min.) | 1400 mg/kg |
| Chondroitin sulfate (min.) | 1200 mg/kg |
| Carbohydrate (NFE) | 19 % |
Feeding Guidelines
Your dog is unique and his feeding requirements will vary with his environment, age and activity.
That’s why we suggest starting with the guides below, and then monitoring his weight and adjusting portions as needed. Feed twice daily and remember always to keep fresh, clean water available.
† Use a standard 250ml/120g measuring cup. Serve dry or lightly moistened. See your veterinarian regularly. To help maintain freshness, we recommend sealing the bag tightly and storing it in a cool, dry location.
ORIJEN Original is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages.
CALORIE DISTRIBUTION
ORIJEN Original provides more calories from protein and fat and fewer from carbohydrates, providing a calorie distribution that mirrors the natural diet, reducing the risk of obesity and diabetes.
Metabolizable Energy is 3900 kcal/kg (470 kcal per 250ml/120g cup) with calories distributed to support peak conditioning; 39% from protein, 19% from vegetables and fruits, and 42% from fat.
