IS YOUR PUPPY’S FOOD BIOLOGICALLY APPROPRIATE?
Dogs evolved as hunters and, just like their wild cousins, their teeth, jaws, and digestive system are all adapted for meat-concentrated diets that are rich in fresh meat and meat diversity. Biologically Appropriate foods mirror the natural diet and answer three meat questions:
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- ORIJEN leads its class in premium meat inclusions.
- All from animals from federally inspected facilities prior to inclusion in our foods.
- 2/3 of meats are FRESH or RAW and loaded with goodness.
- 1/3 is dried at low temperature for a premium protein source.
A variety of meats in WholePrey ratios supply nutrients naturally, dramatically reducing the need for synthetic supplements.
INGREDIENTS
85% QUALITY ANIMAL INGREDIENTS | 15% VEGETABLES & FRUIT
Fresh chicken meat (11%), fresh turkey meat (7%), fresh cage-free eggs (6%), fresh whole herring (6%), fresh chicken liver (5%), fresh whole flounder (5%), fresh turkey liver (5%), fresh chicken heart (4%), fresh turkey heart (4%), fresh chicken necks (4%), chicken (dehydrated, 4%), turkey (dehydrated, 4%), whole mackerel (dehydrated, 4%), whole sardine (dehydrated, 4%), whole herring (dehydrated, 4%), chicken fat (4%), herring oil (2%), whole red lentils, whole green peas, whole green lentils, whole chickpeas, whole yellow peas, lentil fibre, whole pinto beans, whole navy beans, chicken bone and 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.
AMINO ACIDS
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 | 2.39 % |
| Histidine | 0.82 % |
| Isoleucine | 1.45 % |
| Leucine | 2.58 % |
| Lysine | 2.49 % |
| Methionine | 0.77 % |
| Phenylalanine | 1.49 % |
| Threonine | 1.47 % |
| Tryptophan | 0.32 % |
| Valine | 1.71 % |
| Cystiene | 0.29 % |
BOTANICAL INCLUSIONS
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 | 400 mg/kg |
| Turmeric | 100 mg/kg |
| Milk Thistle | 100 mg/kg |
| Burdock Root | 100 mg/kg |
| Lavender | 100 mg/kg |
| Marshmallow Root | 100 mg/kg |
| Rosehips | 100 mg/kg |
GUARANTEED ANALYSIS
DESIGNED TO MIRROR MOTHER NATURE
Your puppy shares his eating anatomy with the grey wolf, which means he’s evolved for a diet rich and varied in fresh meat, protein, and fat – not highly processed carbohydrates and starches.
VITAMINS & MINARELS
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 and copper.
| Crude Protein (min.) | 38 % |
| Fat Content (min.) | 20 % |
| 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.) | 1.1 % |
| DHA (min.) | 0.35 % |
| EPA (min.) | 0.25 % |
| Glucosamine (min.) | 1500 mg/kg |
| Chondroitin Sulfate (min.) |
1200 mg/kg
|
| Carbohydrate (NFE) |
17 %
|
Vitamins
| Vitamin A | 13.0 kIU/kg |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.90 kIU/kg |
| Vitamin E | 255 IU/kg |
| Thiamine (B1) | 29.0 mg/kg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 28.0 mg/kg |
| Pan. Acid (B5) | 38.0 mg/kg |
| Niacin (B3) | 283 mg/kg |
| Pyridoxine (B6) | 23.0 mg/kg |
| Folic Acid | 4.00 mg/kg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.29 mg/kg |
| Choline | 2100 mg/kg |
Minerals
| Potassium | 0.84 % |
| Sodium | 0.50 % |
| Chloride | 1.06 % |
| Iron | 168 mg/kg |
| Copper | 15 mg/kg |
| Manganese | 13 mg/kg |
| Magnesium | 0.10 % |
| Zinc | 110 mg/kg |
| Iodine | 1.50 mg/kg |
| Selenium | 1.00 mg/kg |
FEEDING GUIDE
YOUR PUPPY IS UNIQUE
Your puppy 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 to always keep fresh, clean water available.
| Weight of Puppy
|
Expected Adult Weight (kg) | ||||
| Toy & Small Breeds (5 kg) | Small-Medium Breeds (10 kg) | Medium Breeds (20 kg) | Medium-Large Breeds (30 kg) | ||
| 2 kg | 85 gm | 85 gm | 85 gm | 85 gm | |
| 5 kg | 85 gm | 130 gm | 160 gm | 160 gm | |
| 10 kg | – | 130 gm | 195 gm | 230 gm | |
| 15 kg | – | – | 260 gm | 260 gm | |
| 20 kg | – | – | 215 gm | 345 gm | |
| 25 kg | – | – | – | 300 gm | |
| 30 kg | – | – | – | 290 gm | |
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.
CALORIE DISTRIBUTION
ORIJEN Puppy provides more calories from protein and fat and fewer from carbohydrates, providing a calorie distribution that mirrors the natural puppy diet, reducing the risk of obesity and diabetes. Metabolisable energy is 4000 kcal/kg (520 kcal per 250ml/120g cup) with calories distributed to support peak conditioning; 38% from protein, 17% from vegetables and fruits, and 45% from fat.
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