Orijen Adult Dog Food
December 18, 2009 by admin
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Orijen Adult Dog Food
Orijen Dog Food is made and manufactured by, Champion Pet Food. If you prefer a high protein, grain free dog food, Orijen should be considered. This type of food is good for very active working breed dogs.
Orijen Adult Dog Food Review
Orijen Adult Dog Food is considered a premium food for those dog owners who are looking for a grain free diet for their dogs. If you are looking for a brand of dog food that isn’t high in protein and contains grains, this will not be a good brand for you. Orijen claims that this formula contains 70% protein.
Have you used Orijen’s Adult Dog Food for your dog? Please let us know and post a comment below!
First five ingredients of Orijen Adult Dog Food:
- Deboned Chicken
- Chicken Meal
- Turkey Meal
- Russet Potato
- Lake Whitefish
Deboned Chicken is the first ingredient in this food and is a lean meat with a high protein content.
Chicken Meal & Turkey Meal are the second and third ingredients in this formula, and help make up the majority of the protein content of this food.
Russet Potato is the third ingredient in this food, and are the main source of carbohydrates in this food. They help provide your dog with energy.
Lake Whitefish is the fifth ingredient in Orijen’s Adult formula. Whitefish is high in protein and contains high amounts of Omega 3 Fatty Acids, excellent for your dog’s skin and fur.
Further down the list of ingredients there are more sources of protein, and plenty of vegetables and fruits that provide your dog with the vitamins, minerals and antioxidants essential for optimal health.
Orijen Adult Dog Food Full Ingredients List:
Deboned chicken, chicken meal, turkey meal, russet potato, lake whitefish, chicken fat, sweet potato, whole eggs, turkey, salmon meal, salmon and anchovy oils, salmon, natural chicken flavour, sunflower oil, sun-cured alfalfa, dried brown kelp, carrots, spinach, peas, tomatoes, apples, psyllium, dulse, glucosamine Hcl, cranberries, black currants, rosemary extract, chondroitin sulfate, sea salt.
TONIC HERBS AND BOTANICALS
Chicory root, licorice root, tumeric root, funugreek, marigold flowers, sweet fennel, zea mays, peppermint leaf, chamomile flowers, dandelion, summer savory, rosehips.
ORGANIC MINERALS
Iron proteinate, zinc proteinate, manganese proteinate, copper proteinate.
PROBIOTIC MICROORGANISMS
Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product.
PREMIUM VITAMINS
Mixed tocopherols (source of vitamin E), choline chloride, vitamin A, vitamin D3, thiamine mononitrate, vitamin B12, folic acid, biotin.
Orijen Adult Dog Food Guaranteed Analysis
| Crude Protein (min.) | 40.0% |
| Crude Fat (min.) | 16.0% |
| Crude Fiber (max.) | 2.5% |
| Moisture (max.) | 10.0% |
| Calcium (min.) | 1.5% |
| Calcium (max.) | 1.7% |
| Phosphorus (min.) | 1.2% |
| Phosphorus (max.) | 1.4% |
| Omega-6 (min.) | 3.0% |
| Omega-3 (min.) DHA EPA |
1.1% 0.6% 0.3% |
| Carbohydrate (max.) | 20.0% |
| Glucosamine (min.) | 1200 mg/kg |
| Chondroitin (min.) | 900 mg/kg |
| Microorganisms (min.) | 120M cfu/kg |
| BOTANICAL INCLUSIONS | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| VITAMINS | |
| Vitamin A | 15 kIU/kg |
| Vitamin D3 | 2 kIU/kg |
| Vitamin E | 400 IU/kg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5 mg/kg |
| Thiamine | 50 mg/kg |
| Riboflavin | 50 mg/kg |
| Niacin | 250 mg/kg |
| Pan. Acid (B5) | 40 mg/kg |
| Pyridoxine (B6) | 26 mg/kg |
| Biotin | 1 mg/kg |
| Folic Acid | 3 mg/kg |
| Choline | 2700 mg/kg |
| Ascorbic Acid | 55 mg/kg |
| Beta carotene | 0.40 mg/kg |
| AMINO ACIDS | |
| Taurine | 0.3 mg/kg |
| T. Lysine | 2.7% |
| T. Threonine | 1.65% |
| T. Methionine | 0.87% |
| T. Isoleucine | 1.60% |
| T. Leucine | 2.9% |
| T. Valine | 1.9% |
| T. Arginine | 2.9% |
| T. Phen. | 1.6% |
| T. Histidine | 0.85% |
| T. Cystine | 0.5% |
| MINERALS | |
| Sodium | 0.4% |
| Chloride | 0.6% |
| Potassium | 0.65% |
| Magnesium | 0.10% |
| Sulphur | 0.4% |
| Manganese | 14 mg/kg |
| Cobalt | 0.47 mg/kg |
| Iodine | 3.5 mg/kg |
| Selenium | 0.5 mg/kg |
| Iron | 200 mg/kg |
| Zinc | 150 mg/kg |
| Copper | 13 mg/kg |
Review
I had my dogs on Orijen Fish formula for almost a year, and thought it was a great food that was improving my one dog’s skin problmes, and both my dogs seemed to like it. All of a sudden, I started having TERRIBLE problems with very loose stools in both of my dogs, and it went from bad to worse. I took them off the food, and had them both to the vet and on medications and a bland diet to clear things up. Once they seemed to be back to “normal” and had solid stools again, I tried them on small amounts of the Orijen, and the problem started all over again. It was terrible. I could not even walk them because their stools were so horrible I could not possibly clean them up when they went on someone’s lawn. I finally had to take them off it and go back to my old brand of food. The problem with the stools cleared up completely. I’m wondering if anyone else has had a problem recently with this food?
It doesn’t matter who makes the food, my dog does not do good on fish.
This is Orijen Adult, NOT Orijen 6 Fish.
This food had a dramatic positive impact on my two guys. Their stools went from soft to firm in a matter of weeks. They love the stuff.
Just bought Orijen Regional Red today to complement this chicken variety.
Awesome.
If your dog has loose stools on this food it may be due to a damaged or weak digestive track.
If your dog can’t handle Orijen, try Acana grain free. Less protein, a few more carbs and just a few less K/cals per cup. In my opinion, an equally great food for the dog who just can’t handle Orijen.
I have been having the same problem with the loose stool with my pekingese. So thanks for the suggestion of the Acana Grain free, I’ll try that. Is it because the protein is just too much for their system??
I’ve had the same experience with my 10-lb Silky-Poo. She’s an extremely finicky eater and Orijen is the first dog food I’ve tried that she will scarf down. But alas, I’m going to have to take her off of it. She’s only been on it for 2 weeks and her stools are very loose – almost diarrhea, she has thrown up a couple of times, and for the first time in her life is very gassy. It must be too rich for her.
You can try two things……take longer to switch her over from her old food. Take 14 to 21 days to switch where on day 21 she is finally on full Orijen.
Number two….take a spoonful of canned pumpkin and mix that in with her food. This will help sooth the stomach and help form the stool.
You also may be feeding to much. I’m obviously unaware of how much you are feeding, but overfeeding a product such as Orijen will also cause loose stool.
You mentioned gassy…it may be a little rich. Can always try Acana Grain Free….every bit as good as Orijen with a little less protein.
seems like eric works for orijen.(acana) same company . i have 2 apbt’s both had bad BAD BAD diarea on orijen adult out of the blue there were eating that for 1 year prior . my vet suggeseted holistic select lamb due to the fact that orijen has changed it’s ingrediants not long ago. and that could be a possible factor i switched and in the next couple of days stools were normal again! hope this helps .
You really have a bigger problem than I thought. Champion foods is one of best dog food companies out there. You seem to be awfully jealous of them. By the way here is a list of some other very good dog foods. And yes it changes often because of many factors or new findings….
The A list
1. Orijen
2. Evo
3. Horizon Legacy
4. Acana
5. Innova
6. Wellness Core
7. Blue Wilderness
8. Taste of the Wild, wetlands & prairie only
9. Fromm
10. Merrick
Good quality for a low price
1. TOTW
2. California Natural
3. Health Wise
4. Kirkland, Costco
The B list
1. California Natural
2.
3. GO ,free indurance,chicken,salmon only
4. Artemis
5. Evangers
6. Timberwolf
7. Wellness
8. Solid Gold
9. Canidae
10.Instinct
11.Karma
Hello Christopher.
Actually, I don’t work for Orijen (Acana)
I also don’t exclusively feed Orijen
My Feed: Orijen Large Breed Puppy, Orijen 6 Fish, Evo Red, Evo Chicken/Turkey, Honest Kitchen Embark, Acana Grasslands
My Treats: Merrick Bully Stix, Merrick Texas Toothpicks, Merrick Turkey Patties, Merrick Lamb Fillets, Honest Kitchen Smooches, Evo Red Wild Cravings, Evo Chicken/Turkey Wild Cravings, Cloud Star Peanut Butter Buddy Bisquits.
My Supplements: Wholistic Canine Complete (whole foods supplement), Springtime Bug Off Granular.
It’s my honest opinion that Orijen, Acana and Evo are the very best kibbles on the market. It is also my honest opinion that The Honest Kitchen products put these three kibbles to shame. But, it is also my honest opinion that a complete and balanced raw diet is the ultimate.
I have been feeding Orijen Adult for over 4 years now. I own a Bull Terrier, an American Bulldog and a Dogue de Bordeaux. I have never had a problem. Their skin and coats and great and nice, solid stools. Orijen is the best!
What’s with all the lunatics?Why is it that when people like and recommend Orijen they are attacked and accused of being “ORIJEN WEB BLOGGERS”.Or working for Orijen? It’s really weird and I have never seen this happen with any other food.Are these people just PARANOID from smoking too much Hemp or what??? Some dude was accusing Jess on the Horizon site and now Eric on this site…Two different names were used but since they don’t have a gravatar it could be the same person,either way it’s all really stupid.
I wish I could try Orijen, unfortunately it’s not available in my region, and I’m not sure I could afford the cost if it were.
I see that Jess has Innova/EVO on the list as one of the best dog foods. I think everyone needs to be aware that Proctor & Gamble just bought Innova (EVO) and though they say they won’t mess with the formula, I seriously doubt that will be the case.
It is the same person, no doubt. Whats really funny, this person actually turned me on to Horizon Legacy changing their formula or should I say moving salmon meal from #3 t0 #7 on their ingredient list. Which in my mind is a real down turn in their product. But I still like their product, just not as much. I just haven’t figured out why DFA achieved that food. You would think they would just drop it down to a 5 star.
I need a little help here, I am not sure what dog food would be best for my GSD. She is now 2 years old and when I took her to the vet back in September and then a different vet a few weeks ago, both told me she was under weight and the most recent would like to see her at about 70lbs. She weighs 66lbs now. I feed her EVO (the fish one) and I have had her on Orijen as well in the past. She doesn’t seem to be eating as much and not gaining any weight. Is it that the EVO and Orijen has too much protein? Is there a good dog food out there with a little more calories, just till I can get some weight on her, or should I add something to her food to help her gain the weight? Thanks for your advice in advance. I don’t want her to become a picky eater so for now I have refrained from adding canned food.
Jeff, I have been very lucky because all my GSD’s (6) have been big eaters. Tony loves duck and he inhales Top Of The Wild wetlands and Fromms Duck, he scares me how fast he eats those. He also inhales California Natural Herring and Sweet Potatoes. I suggest getting a small bag of one the duck formula’s and see if she likes it, Instinct makes one also. I used to mix Innova canned puppy food in with his kibble until I realized he would eat his kibble without it. I used to delute it down with water mix it up really good and let it sit for while.
If you have to go the can route I only used about a third of a can at a meal and I feed twice daily. Keep in mind the manufactures want you to use it up in 48 hours or less after opening it. Do you leave kibble in front of her 24/7? That might help, I did have a GSD I had to do that with and when I got home it would all be gone.
Hi Jess,
Yes I would leave the bowl for her 24/7, but she would not eat it. She is eating any where from 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 cups a day. I try to give her 2 cups twice a day, to get some weight on her. I went out and bought some Orijen 6 fish, EVO Red, Blue Buffalo Wilderness and trying to find some Horizon Legacy to mis things up for her a bit to see if that helps or which one she likes best.
I even though of mixing them together. What are everyones thoughts on this idea?
Some brands give her diahrea or very soft stools. She is also prown to ear infections but haven’t had a problem since feeding her the EVO and Orijen. Maybe she became a picky eater while I was trying to find a dog food that helped clear up the ear infections?
Thanks for your help and advice in advance.
Horizon has issues I do not recomend their products any more. Try some Duck, Pheasent or Rabbit, those are all critters they would have ate in the wild!! Instinct has rabbit and duck, while Evanders has pheasent(sp). ERIC LIKES Honest Kitchen, so you might wanna look in that direction. Well I think I have given you enough options, LOL. Good luck and check out Tony!
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I forgot to mention. I have been looking for a replacement for California Natural and now, Horizon Legacy. So yesterday I bought a small bag of the Instinct Duck. I feed Tony his regular feeding, waited a half hour and gave him some Instinct Duck. HE LOVED IT AND THOUGHT HE WAS GETTING TREATS….This is now going into my rotation.
Jeff,
My two year old female GSD is at the top of the list with fussy eating. I’ve tried numerous foods with her. She did ok on Potato & Duck and Sweet Potato & Venison for a while but would lose interest in these after a while.
To keep her interested, and it never seems to fail, I’ll take a knife full of peanut butter and mix it around in her food with a small spray of water to wet things down. She eats the whole bowl of food in a short amount of time this way.
I’ve tried leaving the food for her to graze on while at work and every once in a while she’d consume it before I got home, but her weight has dropped too much and I want to keep her eating regularly.
I should mention she’s been on Natural Balance dry foods.
Bill and Jess,
Thanks for the advice.
Bill it sounds like you girl is like mine.
I am going to try the rotation. She seems to like the EVO red meat and the Orijen 6 fish. I am going to try some Wilderness Duck in there as well. Thank you for the help and advice.
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btw Michelle, I see your point … but why would someone smoke hemp?
LOL-where I am from Hemp is slang for Marijuana.
I have two Weimeraners. My female is 6 yrs old and my male is 18 months old. My male has started to get bad allergys. A rash on his stomach. I spoke to a expert nutrionalist and she suggested moving him to Orijin 6 fish. Has anyone else had this issue and switched to Orijin and had good results.
My mix breed dog loves the red meat Orijen and the red meat Evo. She doesn’t do well on ANY brand of fish dog food. I have a feeling that only certain breeds can tolerate large amounts of fish, like a Portugese water spaniel for example. I feed my dog about half Evo or Orijen and the other half a large variety of raw meats and smaller amounts of offal and bones. Her coat is super glossy, she has a ton of energy and is all muscle!