Orijen Adult Dog Food
January 6, 2011
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Orijen Adult Dog Food – Updated Formula Review 01-06-2011
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
We believe this is the best dog food kibble mass produced today. With 80% meat and no grains, it is very hard to argue that it isn’t. We are unaware of any other dog food that starts out with the first 5 ingredients being meat. We also don’t know of any other dog food that has so much Glucosamine in it, which makes it great for large breed dogs. Glucosamine (min.) 1400 mg/kg. It is also great for small breeds
Orijen Adult Dog Food – Ingredient analysis
- Fresh Boneless Chicken
- Chicken Meal
- Fresh Boneless Salmon
- Turkey Meal
- Herring Meal
These are all outstanding ingredients. Fresh boneless chicken would move down the ingredient list, but it still could be in the top 5 ingredients. 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:
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.
Orijen Adult Dog Food Guaranteed Analysis
| GUARANTEED ANALYSIS | |
| 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 |
| 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 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 |
| AMINO ACIDS | |
| 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 | |
| MINERALS | |
| 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 |
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.