Adult Dog | Biologically Appropriate Dog Food
Formulated to match your dog's natural diet, ORIJEN ADULT is loaded with the protein-packed meat ingredients (80%) that Mother Nature intended all dogs to eat — including FRESH free-run chicken and turkey, whole eggs and wild-caught fish.
Passed 'fit for human consumption' ORIJEN's regional ingredients are never frozen, preservative-free, and bursting with unprocessed, biologically appropriate proteins and fats to nourish your dog completely.
Carbohydrate-limited and grain-free to replicate the natural diet, ORIJEN supplies a full 20% of regional fruits, vegetables and botanicals — including kelp, juniper berries and marigold flowers — that are naturally rich in phytonutrients, B-vitamins and essential trace minerals.
Made with pride in their award-winning factory in Alberta, Canada, ORIJEN ADULT keeps your dog healthy, happy and strong.
Analysis | Adult Dog
Although they may look very different, your dog shares his eating anatomy with the grey wolf - which means he's evolved as a carnivore and adapted for a diet rich in meat - not carbohydrates and grains.
Based on this biological fact, and to produce a nutritional analysis that mirrors the diet Mother Nature would provide for your dog, ORIJEN ADULT DOG is loaded with a diversity of nourishing meat proteins and fats, but is limited in carbohydrate.
Rich in Meat & Protein | 80% / 38%
ORIJEN ADULT DOG is made with a full 80% of meat from free-run chicken and turkey, fresh whole eggs and wild-caught fish. These high meat inclusions produce a Biologically Appropriate protein level of 38%, which replicates the natural diet and nourishes your dog according to his anatomical adaptation to meat protein.
Rich in Animal Fat | 17%
Animal fats and oils are essential for the peak health of all dogs — that's why ORIJEN is free of plant oils and only features fats of premium animal source. Instead of the highly-processed rendered fats used by conventional pet food makers, over 90% of the fats in ORIJEN occur naturally from high inclusions of fresh chicken, turkey, fish and egg.
DHA & EPA from Fresh Fish | 0.6% / 0.3%
Fresh fish is a perfect source of highly digestible and Biologically Appropriate DHA and EPA Omega-3 fatty acids. Essential for your dog's immune and nervous systems, as well as a glowing skin and hair coat, these richly nourishing fatty acids are not available from plant oils such as flax, coconut or sunflower.
Grain-Free & Carbohydrate Limited | 0% / 25%
Your dog's natural diet contains very few, if any, grains or carbohydrates. That's why Biologically Appropriate ORIJEN is grain-free and contains less than half the carbohydrates found in conventional dog foods.
Limited Calcium & Phosphorus | 1.6% / 1.4%
The potential oversupply of calcium and phosphorus in high-protein dog foods is cause for concern. High inclusions of chicken meal, fish meal or turkey meal used to increase protein levels also provide a rich source of minerals and push calcium and phosphorus levels to the upper allowable limits of, respectively, 2.5% and 1.6%.
Glucosamine & Chodroitin | 1400mg / 1000mg
ORIJEN's high ratios of fresh poultry, meats and fish provide a rich source of glucosamine and chondroitin, which is derived naturally from the fresh meat ingredients — without adding synthetic ingredients to the formula.
Veterinarian Selected Botanicals
Providing the element of your dog's natural diet that he craves when foraging for grasses and weeds, ORIJEN's veterinarian-selected botanicals help support your dog's metabolism, strengthen his organs, and serve as cleansers to rid his body of toxins.
Nutritional Guarantee
ORIJEN ADULT DOG is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for ALL LIFE STAGES.
Guaranteed Analysis
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| Crude protein (min.) |
38.0 % |
| Crude fat (min.) |
17.0 % |
| Crude fiber (max.) |
3.0 % |
| Moisture (max.) |
10.0 % |
| Calcium (min./max.) |
1.4 % / 1.6 % |
| Phosphorus (min./max.) |
1.2 % / 1.4 % |
| Omega-6 (min.) |
3.0 % |
| Omega-3 (min.) |
1.1 % |
| DHA (min.) |
0.6 % |
| EPA (min.) |
0.3 % |
| AA (min.) |
0.16 % |
| Carbohydrate (max.) |
25% |
| Ash (max.) |
7.5% |
| Taurine (min.) |
0.35 % |
| Glucosamine (min.) |
1400 mg/kg |
| Chondroitin (min.) |
1000 mg/kg |
| Microorganisms (min.) |
120M cfu/kg |
| pH |
5.5 |
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Botanical Inclusions
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| Chicory root |
700 mg/kg |
| Licorice root |
500 mg/kg |
| Angelica root |
350 mg/kg |
| Fenugreek |
350 mg/kg |
| Marigold flowers |
350 mg/kg |
| Sweet fennel |
350 mg/kg |
| Peppermint leaf |
300 mg/kg |
| Chamomile flowers |
300 mg/kg |
| Dandelion root |
150 mg/kg |
| Summer savory |
150 mg/kg |
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Vitamins
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| Vitamin A |
15 kIU/kg |
| Vitamin D3 |
2 kIU/kg |
| Vitamin E |
400 IU/kg |
| Vitamin B1 |
0.9 mg/kg |
| Vitamin B12 |
0.5 mg/kg |
| Thiamine |
50mg/kg |
| Riboflavin |
45 mg/kg |
| Niacin |
450 mg/kg |
| Pan. Acid (B5) |
50 mg/kg |
| Pyridoxine (B6) |
38 mg/kg |
| Biotin |
1 mg/kg |
| Folic Acid |
5.2 mg/kg |
| Choline |
2700 mg/kg |
| Ascorbic Acid |
55 mg/kg |
| Beta Carotene |
0.44 mg/kg |
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Amino Acids
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| Taurine |
0.3% |
| Lysine |
2.45% |
| Tryptophan |
0.38% |
| Threonine |
1.5% |
| Tyrosine |
0.98% |
| Methionine |
0.8% |
| Isoleucine |
1.5% |
| Leucine |
2.9% |
| Valine |
1.85% |
| Arginine |
2.2% |
| Phenylalanine |
1.6% |
| Histidine |
0.8% |
| Cystine |
0.35% |
| Glutamic Acid |
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Minerals
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| Sodium |
0.4% |
| Chloride |
0.64% |
| Potassium |
0.77% |
| Magnesium |
0.1% |
| Sulphur |
0.4% |
| Manganese |
27 mg/kg |
| Cobalt |
0.47 mg/kg |
| Selenium |
0.9 mg/kg |
| Iron |
240 mg/kg |
| Zinc |
200 mg/kg |
| Copper |
26 mg/kg |
| Iodine |
0.18 mg/kg |
Ingredients | Adult Dog
Ingredient Philosophy - Fresh and Regional
ORIJEN believes dog lovers want to know where the ingredients in their dog's food come from. For this reason they don't buy the inexpensive, bulk commodity ingredients found in conventional dog foods.
Instead, they use ingredients that are sustainably raised within their region by people they know and trust, approved ' fit for human consumption,' and then delivered to their door FRESH.
And as dogs of all breeds and sizes are carnivores — evolved to thrive on a varied diet rich in meats, with smaller amounts of fruits, vegetables and grasses — ORIJEN ADULT features a Biologically Appropriate (80.20.0) ingredient ratio of 80% meat, 20% fruit and vegetables, and 0% grain — all slow-cooked at low temperatures to retain their natural goodness.
Rich in Meat (80%)
All dogs are adapted for a diet rich and diverse in meat proteins — not grains and plant proteins. With 80% of poultry, eggs, meat and fish, ORIJEN features high ratios of meat and protein to mirror the natural diet.
A Rich Variety of Fresh Meats (6)
The natural diet is seasonal and diverse, so ORIJEN features 6 fresh meats, including free-run chicken and turkey, chicken liver, and whole eggs, and a superb selection of wild-caught fish — all delivered fresh each day!
NO DRY DOG FOOD ON EARTH MATCHES THE QUALITY AND QUANTITY OF ORIJEN'S FRESH MEAT INGREDIENTS.
Fruits and Vegetables (20%)
In place of high-glycemic grains such as corn, wheat or white rice, ORIJEN features a full complement of regional fruits and vegetables. While providing a limited amount of carbohydrates, fruits and vegetables provide important vitamins, minerals and protector nutrients in a natural and bioavailable form.
Grain-Free (0)
ORIJEN is grain-free and carbohydrate-limited to match the natural diet of dogs.
Fresh Fish (2)
ORIJEN features freshwater and saltwater fish — harvested responsibly within our region and DELIVERED FRESH, so they're loaded with natural, non-rendered Omega-3 (DHA, EPA).
All ORIJEN foods are free of plant oils such as sunflower, flax, coconut or canola oils all of which provide Omega-3 in a form that is ineffective for dogs.
Ingredients
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Fresh boneless chicken*, chicken meal, fresh boneless salmon*, turkey meal, herring meal, russet potato, peas, sweet potato, fresh boneless turkey*, fresh whole eggs*, fresh chicken liver*, fresh boneless lake whitefish*, fresh boneless walleye*, sun-cured alfalfa, pea fiber, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), organic kelp, pumpkin, chicory root, carrots, spinach, turnip greens, apples, cranberries, blueberries, licorice root, angelica root, fenugreek, marigold flowers, sweet fennel, peppermint leaf, chamomile, dandelion, summer savory, rosemary, vitamin A, vitamin D3, vitamin E, niacin, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, d-calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine, folic acid, biotin, vitamin B12, zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, manganese proteinate, copper proteinate, selenium yeast, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Enterococcus faecium.
* DELIVERED FRESH, preservative-free and never frozen. |
Calories | Adult Dog
A biologically appropriate calorie distribution
There are three sources of calories available to your dog: protein, fat and carbohydrates. While protein and fat are essential for your dog; carbohydrates are not. In fact, dogs require absolutely no carbohydrate in their diet.
Simple carbohydrates from cereal grains such as rice or corn can cause your dog's blood sugar levels to elevate and fluctuate and when not used for energy, carbohydrates are quickly and easily stored in the body as fat. Indeed, excess carbohydrates are the leading dietary cause of overweight conditions in dogs of all breeds.
By providing more calories from protein and fat, and fewer calories from carbohydrates, ORIJEN provides a calorie distribution that mirrors your dog's natural diet — promoting a long and happy life by helping reduce the risk of obesity, insulin resistance and diabetes.
Calorie Content and Distribution
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Metabolizable energy for ORIJEN ADULT is 3900 kcal/kg or 460 kcal per 250ml cup (120g).
Calories in ORIJEN are distributed to support peak health with 38% from protein, 22% from fruits and vegetables, and 40% from fat. |
Feeding | Adult Dog
Protein rich and bursting with fresh local meats and fish, ORIJEN ADULT DOG is formulated to mirror the foods mother nature intended dogs of all breeds to eat.
Equally important is the great big ORIJEN taste that your dog won't soon forget — after all, he deserves to enjoy his meals too.
ORIJEN benefits dogs of every breed and size. Like people, your dog is a unique individual and his feeding requirements will vary with his breed, environment, age and activity.
That's why ORIJEN suggests monitoring his weight and adjusting his rations as needed. We also recommend feeding him twice daily and that you remember to always keep fresh, clean water available to your cherished dog.
Daily Ration & Feeding Guide
| WEIGHT | ACTIVE LIFESTYLE
(g/cups per day) | LESS ACTIVE
(g/cups per day) |
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| 1-5 kg / 2-12 lb |
75-100 g / 2/3 - ¾ c |
40-75 g / 1/3 - 2/3 c |
| 5-10 kg / 12-22 lb |
100-150 g / ¾ - 1¼ c |
75-115 g / 2/3 - 1 c |
| 10-20 kg / 22-44 lb |
150-275 g / 1¼ - 2¼ c |
115-200 g / 1 - 1½ c |
| 20-35 kg / 44-77 lb |
275-375 g / 2¼ - 3¼ c |
200-275 g / 1½ - 2¼ c |
| 35-50 kg / 77-110 lb |
375-500 g / 3¼ - 4¼ c |
275-400 g / 2¼ - 3½ c |
| 50-65 kg / 110-145 lb |
500-575 g / 4¼ - 4¾ c |
400-525 g / 3½ - 4½ c |
PREGNANCY: Increase food by 10% in week 7, and 20% during weeks 8 and 9.
LACTATION: Increase food by 50% and feed 3 or 4 times daily.
