Orijen Original Biologically Appropriate Grain-free All Life Stages Dry Dog Food - 25 lb

Fresh free-run chicken & turkey, wild-caught fish, and cage-free eggs

From dachshunds to great danes, all dogs possess a biological need for a diet rich and varied in fresh, whole animal ingredients.

Features

• Biologically appropriate
• Fresh regional ingredients
• Never outsourced

Is Your Dog's Food Biologically Appropriate?

Dogs evolved as hunters and, just like their wild cousins, their teeth, jaws, and digestive system are all adapted for a meat-concentrated diet that is rich in fresh meat and meat diversity. Biologically Appropriate foods mirror the natural diet.

85% Meat Inclusions

• ORIJEN leads its class in premium meat inclusions
• All from animals from federally inspected facilities prior to inclusion in the foods

Only 1 Supplements – Zinc

In nature there are no synthetic supplements, so dogs and wolves derive their complete nutritional needs naturally by consuming whole animals which contain all of the nutrients they need to thrive. That’s why you won’t find long lists of synthetics in ORIJEN dog foods. Loaded with richly nourishing ratios of fresh meat, organs, and cartilage or bone, plus fresh cage-free eggs, ORIJEN provides a natural source of virtually every nutrient your dog needs to thrive.

Ingredients

Deboned chicken, deboned turkey, Atlantic flounder, cage-free eggs, whole Atlantic mackerel, chicken liver, turkey liver, chicken heart, turkey heart, whole Atlantic herring, dehydrated chicken, dehydrated turkey, dehydrated mackerel, dehydrated chicken liver, dehydrated egg, whole red lentils, whole pinto beans, whole green peas, chicken necks, chicken kidney, whole green lentils, whole navy beans, whole chickpeas, lentil fiber, chicken fat, natural chicken flavor, pollock oil, ground chicken bone, chicken cartilage, turkey cartilage, mixed tocopherols (preservative), whole pumpkin, whole butternut squash, freeze-dried chicken liver, dried kelp, zinc proteinate, kale, spinach, mustard greens, collard greens, turnip greens, whole carrots, whole apples, whole pears, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, thiamine mononitrate, D-calcium pantothenate, copper proteinate, chicory root, turmeric, sarsaparilla root, althea root, rosehips, juniper berries, dried lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product, dried lactobacillus casei fermentation product.

Analysis

Nourish as Nature Intended

Your dog shares his eating anatomy with the gray wolf, which means he’s evolved for a diet rich and varied in fresh meat, protein, and fat – not highly processed carbohydrates and starches.

Guaranteed Analysis (Designed to Mirror Mother Nature)

• Crude protein (min): 38%
• Crude fat (min): 18%
• Crude fiber (max): 4%
• Moisture (max): 12%
• DHA (min): 0.2%
• EPA (min): 0.2%
• Calcium (min): 1.4%
• Phosphorus (min): 1%
• Omega-6 fatty acids* (min): 3%
• Omega-3 fatty acids* (min): 0.8%
• Glucosamine* (min): 600 mg/kg
• Chondroitin sulfate* (min): 600 mg/kg
• Total Microorganisms* (min): 100MM CFU/lb

(Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium animalis, Lactobacillus casei)

Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles.

Vitamins & Minerals (Complete, Balanced, Natural)

ORIJEN foods mirror the natural diet, incorporating meat, organs, and cartilage or bone in ratios that deliver nutrients naturally and limit supplementation to zinc.

Vitamins

• Vitamin A: 28.0 kIU/kg
• Vitamin D3: 2.00 kIU/kg
• Vitamin E: 170 IU/kg
• Thiamine (B1): 25.0 mg/kg
• Riboflavin (B2): 17.0 mg/kg
• Pan. Acid (B5): 25.0 mg/kg
• Niacin (B3): 100 mg/kg
• Pyridoxine (B6): 20.0 mg/kg
• Folic Acid: 2.50 mg/kg
• Vitamin B12: 0.12 mg/kg
• Choline: 2000 mg/kg

Minerals

• Potassium: 0.90 %
• Sodium: 0.30 %
• Chloride: 0.50 %
• Iron: 110 mg/kg
• Copper: 20.0 mg/kg
• Manganese: 10.0 mg/kg
• Magnesium: 0.12 %
• Zinc: 230 mg/kg
• Iodine: 1.70 mg/kg
• Selenium: 0.90 mg/kg

Amino Acids: 100% Natural Source

In nature, dogs and wolves meet their nutritional needs naturally by consuming whole prey animals and whole fish. Similarly, ORIJEN provides essential amino acids from natural and highly bio-available sources.

• Arginine: 2.40 %
• Histidine: 0.90 %
• Isoleucine: 1.65 %
• Leucine: 2.80 %
• Lysine: 2.80 %
• Methionine: 0.88 %
• Phenylalanine: 1.45 %
• Threonine: 1.55 %
• Tryptophan: 0.40 %
• Valine: 1.90 %
• Cystine: 0.40 %

Botanical Inclusions Mirror the Instinct to Forage for Grasses and Weeds

Botanicals mimic the natural diet, acting as tonics and builders to strengthen organs, aid digestion, and eliminate toxins by stimulating physiological processes, like cleansing the liver.

• Chicory Root: 200 mg/kg
• Turmeric: 200 mg/kg
• Sarsparilla Root: 150 mg/kg
• Althea (Marshmallow) Root: 150 mg/kg
• Rosehips: 150 mg/kg
• Juniper berries: 150 mg/kg

RICH IN MEAT & PROTEIN Made with 85% quality animal ingredients, ORIJEN Original features a richly nourishing and Biologically Appropriate protein level of 38% to closely replicate your dog’s natural diet. RICH IN ANIMAL FAT Animal fat is essential for peak health. That’s why ORIJEN Original features naturally occurring, non-rendered fat from fresh poultry, fish, and eggs. DHA AND EPA FROM FRESH FISH Fresh saltwater fish are a Biologically Appropriate source of DHA and EPA, which are essential for your dog’s immune and nervous systems. DHA and EPA are not available from plant sources, such as flax, coconut, or sunflower. GLUCOSAMINE & CHONDROITIN ORIJEN’s fresh poultry, meat, and fish provide a rich and natural source of glucosamine and chondroitin, so no synthetic sources are added to ORIJEN foods.

Feeding

Your dog is unique and his feeding requirements will vary with his environment, age, and activity. That’s why the suggest starting with the guides below, and then monitoring his weight and adjusting portions as needed. Feed twice daily and remember to always keep fresh, clean water available.

† Use a standard 8 oz measuring cup. Serve dry or lightly moistened. See your veterinarian regularly. To help maintain freshness, That recommend sealing the bag tightly and storing it in a cool, dry location. ORIJEN Original Dog is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages, including growth of large size dogs (70 lb or more as an adult).

Calorie Distribution

ORIJEN Original provides more calories from protein and fat and fewer from carbohydrates, providing a calorie distribution that mirrors a natural diet. Metabolizable energy is 3940 kcal/kg (449 kcal per 8oz. cup) with 39% from protein, 19% from vegetables and fruit, and 42% from fat.

Nature's Rules

Biologically Appropriate Philosophy

The gray wolf is the ancestor and closest relative of all domestic dogs. While years of breeding have produced hundreds of ‘different-looking wolves’, the internal workings of wolves and dogs remain unchanged, so it’s no surprise that their food requirements remain the same too. The five Biologically Appropriate principles are simple and mirror the freshness and variety of meat that dogs have evolved to eat.

Quality Animal Ingredients (85%) and Protein (38%)

All dogs have sharp teeth and a body designed to metabolize protein and fat from meat. ORIJEN is designed to nourish your dog according to his biological needs.

• 85% quality animal ingredients (2/3 fresh or raw; 1/3 gently dehydrated)
• 38% richly nourishing meat protein
• NO rendered chicken, turkey or other meat meals
• NO glutens or grains

Fresh Meat Inclusions (2/3)

Meat is the foundation of award-winning ORIJEN foods.

• 2/3 of the meat ingredients are fresh or raw, supplying your dog with essential nutrients in their most natural and nourishing form
• 1/3 are dehydrated at a low temperature for a concentrated source of nourishing protein that cannot be supplied by fresh meat alone
• ORIJEN is free of rendered chicken or turkey meals, which are replaced with dehydrated chicken and turkey

An Abundant Variety of Meat

In nature, dogs benefit from an assortment of meat. This variety is often lost in conventional dog foods which typically feature a single animal ingredient, such as chicken or lamb, that is highly processed and seldom fresh. That’s why award-winning ORIJEN Original features a rich diversity of fresh meat in Biologically Appropriate WholePrey ratios, to nourish for peak health.

• Fresh free-run chicken from Kentucky farms
• Fresh free-run turkey from Indiana farms
• Fresh, whole yellowtail flounder, mackerel and, herring, wild-caught from New England’s Atlantic waters

Wholeprey Meat Ratios

Mother Nature matched the nutrients in whole prey animals to perfectly meet a carnivore’s dietary needs, since predatory animals like wolves and wildcats consume the whole animal. WholePrey represents the evolution of ORIJEN foods, incorporating fresh meat, organs, and cartilage or bone in ratios that mirror nature and eliminate the need for long lists of synthetic supplements. The WholePrey diet is a nutritional treasure:

• Meat – essential for protein and fat as well as Vitamins A, B, D, and K, copper, chromium, folic acid, iron, magnesium, potassium, selenium, and zinc
• Organs – packed with virtually every nutrient your dog’s needs to thrive, including vitamins, minerals, healthy fat, and amino acids
• Cartilage and Edible Bone – a rich source of minerals including calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and potassium in a natural form that your dog’s body can easily absorb

Fresh Vegetables & Fruit (10%)

While dogs (and puppies) have no nutritional requirement for carbohydrates, some puppy foods still contain large amounts of potato and tapioca. Biologically Appropriate ORIJEN Original is a protein-rich food featuring only fresh vegetables and fruit, which release sugar slowly, dramatically reducing the potential for fat storage.

Specifications

• Size: 25 lb
• Life Stage: All Life Stages
• Form: Dry Food