Orijen Regional Red Dog Food
January 4, 2010 by admin
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Orijen Regional Red
Orijen Dog Food is made and manufactured by, Champion Pet Food. If you prefer a high protein, grain free dog food, Orijen should be a top choice. This type of food is good for very active working breed dogs.
Orijen Regional Red Dog Food Review
Orijen Regional Red Dog Food is Orijen’s “top of the line” dog food for those dog owners who are looking for a high quality, grain-free food. This is a high quality product that contains premium ingredients, and because of this you will be paying a premium.
Benefits of Orijen Regional Red Dog Food:
- 70% meat
- Grain-free
- Uses high quality “free range” meat ingredients
This is the right food for you if:
- You own an active, medium to large breed dog
- You are looking for a high quality food with no fillers
- Price & convenience are not a consideration
- Your dog is allergic to Chicken or Turkey
This is not the right food for you if:
- Your dog is small and/or inactive
- You are looking for a food that contains grains
- You are on a budget
Have you used Orijen’s Regional Red Dog Food for your dog? Please let us know and post a comment below!
First five ingredients of Orijen Regional Red Dog Food:
- Deboned Wild Boar
- Deboned Lamb
- Lamb Meal
- Russet Potato
- Deboned Pork
Deboned Wild Boar is the first ingredient in this food and contains a high amount of protein. Wild game meat generally contains more protein and less fat than domesticated animals. It also contains more vitamins and minerals, and more “healthy fats” due to the animals diet in the wild.
Deboned Lamb & Lamb Meal are the second and third ingredients in this formula, and help make up the majority of the protein content of this food after Wild Boar.
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.
Deboned Pork is the fifth ingredient in Orijen’s Regional Red formula. Although not as nutritious as Boar, pork offers a decent source of protein for your dog.
Further down the list of ingredients there are more sources of protein (fish and eggs), 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 deboned wild boar, fresh deboned lamb, lamb meal, russet potato, fresh deboned pork, peas, salmon meal, whitefish meal*, herring meal, fresh deboned bison, fresh whole eggs, potato starch, fresh deboned salmon (a natural source of DHA and EPA), alfalfa, sweet potato, fresh deboned walleye, salmon oil (naturally preserved with vitamin E), pea fiber, psyllium, pumpkin, tomatoes, carrots, apples, cranberries, Saskatoon berries, black currants, chicory root, licorice root, angelica root, fenugreek, marigold flowers, sweet fennel, peppermint leaf, chamomile flowers, dandelion, summer savory, rosemary, organic kelp, vitamin A, vitamin D3, vitamin E, niacin, zinc proteinate, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, vitamin B5, iron proteinate, vitamin B6, manganese proteinate, copper proteinate, folic acid, biotin, vitamin B12, selenium, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus product, dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product.
Orijen Adult Dog Food Guaranteed Analysis
| Crude Protein (min.) | 38.0% |
| Crude Fat (min.) | 18.0% |
| Crude Fiber (max.) | 3.0% |
| Moisture (max.) | 10.0% |
| Calcium (min.) | 1.7% |
| Calcium (max.) | 1.9% |
| Phosphorus (min.) | 1.2% |
| Phosphorus (max.) | 1.4% |
| *Omega-6 (min.) | 3.0% |
| *Omega-3 (min.) *DHA *EPA |
0.8% 0.5% 0.2% |
| *Carbohydrate (max.) | 22.0% |
| *Glucosamine (min.) | 250 mg/kg |
| *Chondroitin (min.) | 100 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 | 1500 UI/kg |
| Vitamin D3 | 2000 UI/kg |
| Vitamin E | 400 UI/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
They made a printing error, it has 38% protein and 70% meat.
This could be the best kibble on the market today. My German Shepherd is to young for this product but I do give him a little every now and then. He just loves this stuff.
Thanks Jess-post has been corrected
Someone must be jealous of this product, because they gave it a low review score. LOL, I have a pretty good idea who. Their is just nothing on the market that can compete with this food. Just look at how much meat in this and it isn’t that fatty crap.
which formula would you recomend for 10 month old lab -
Orijen large breed puppy is what I would recomend. Keep in mind when you change foods you do it “very slowly”, over a week or so AND A LITTLE AT A TIME. That way you won’t shock their system. I also think a little red would not be an issue, but red might be a little rich for him so just a little. You might want to take a look at Taste of the Wild. My GSP goes crazy over their Wetlands.
Does anyone have any comparative before and after pics of their dog eating the Orijen brand kibble. Currently I’m using Dick Van Pattens Sweet Pot & Fish. If this kibble honestly has a amazing affect on the dog I will be first in line purchasing a bag this weekend.
@ Antonio
I would recommend this to anyone. I have an extremely active cat which loves Orijen’s cat food product and also a Shar Pei that refused to eat anything but Orijen Puppy Formula. I’m currently transitioning him to the Red Meat Formula and he seems to love it so far as well.
The only negative thing that I would say is the availability of the product at a low cost. There are 2 natural pet stores where I live and they only receive them in small quantities. Today I purchased a 15lb (last one in stock) and a 5.5lb (they only had 3 left)… and they received their shipment today.
The lady that owns the store advised me to grab it when I see it because it is gone the same day that it arrives. She also said she would put me on a calling list and let me know when it arrives.
Oh yeah, and another thing to add…
When we switched the Shar Pei to Orijen Puppy we did noticed that his “droppings” became and remained a lot more potent.
Frankly I don’t understand the comment about not for small dogs. It is so generic and broad a statement as to be worthless, and helps perpetuate all these myths about high protein diets.
I own two 7 year old pugs. I would say they would be considered small in the dog world. It just so happens that these little guys evolved in the highlands of China/Tibet over several thousand years and what did they eat in the wild? Wild boar, yak, horse, deer, rabbit as well as the local fruits and vegetables, READ VERY MUCH LIKE THE ORIJEN RED PROFILE.
And by the way, they LOVE and have thrived on Orijen Adult and Orijen Red, as well as Primal raw.
Also, older dogs require substantially more protein than younger dogs. This is irrespective of activity level.
LET’S GET SCIENTIFIC PLEASE!
is canidae all life stages still considered a premium food? ive heard that the new formula is not a good food? ive been feeding my dog all life stages for a few years b ut i notice some farting a lot.
hes not a very active dog since i am at school a lot he has no choice but to lay in bed, nut that will change when the weather gets nicer and we take him for walks.
hes a 6 almost 7 (=() golden retrievor, and money is not an option. i figure even if it costs 50 dollars for a 30 pound bag it will last around a month and thats still pretty cheap to pay form a dog.
heres a vid of him. tell me if you think hed do good on this red fod.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vpv_9vD8DjQ
Hey Jess & Antonio…Listen Folks, “Being Scientific” about food for us or our 4 footed friends is a no brainer. It’s “Common Sense” to eat smart and live long. My GSD or Cats have no choice like I do about what they eat…I have to make sure I give them the BEST possible food like I would my kids.
Jess…My GSD & Cats love the Orijen!!! I know my Kids are loving the meals now! It’s great to sleep at night!
david, yes it is a good food and has a 5 star rating. Check out the review.
http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com/dog_food_reviews/showproduct.php/product/2038/cat/3
Hi all,
Dog nutrition newbie here, asking for advice.
I have two Shih Tzu’s (6mo. old; 1yr. 6mo. old). I just started reading about dogs’ nutrition, never thought to do my own research. I’ve always tried to do the best for my dogs according to the recommendations of the vets. However, seems like the vet’s recommendations (Science Diet) isn’t the best.
Anyways, looking to find the BEST food for my two Shih Tzu’s. I recently switched 6mo. old Mocha to Acana Puppy Small Breed and 1yr. 60mo. old Nike to Acana Adult Small Breed. They’re doing well. I’m just wondering, is that seriously a complete complete complete food for them? Anything I can supplement to make it the BEST food for them?
Also, regarding Orijen, I heard it is “too strong” or “too potent” in terms of its meat content and is only for dogs genetically closer to their wolf ancestors (ie. large dogs like Huskies) and not for small breeds that are “far removed” from wolves? Do you think that Orijen is just too much like wild food and that Shih Tzu’s need a more domesticated and “tame” food content? Should I switch them both to Orijen Adult when Mocha is between 10mo. and 1 yr. old? How come Orijen doesn’t distinguish Adult Small Breed from Adult Large Breed, should I be concerned about this?
Appreciate any help. Much thanks in advance.
Now I will answer your question, NO, I DO NOT THINK IT IS TO STRONG, but it can be to rich and you need to get the puppy formula for dogs under a year. When they get to be about 9 or 10 months old you coulds start on the adult formula but go really really slow. My dog Tony is 9 months and the majority of his food is Large breed puppy, Orijen. I really can’t stress upon people how important this is. Now I also feed Fromm duck and TOTW wetlands, because he loves duck so much. Both of these are, all-life stages food. I would stay with puppy until at least 9 months.
Hopes that helps, ERIC GOT ANYTHING ELSE, Michelle?
Acana is made by Champion food, who also makes Orijen. Acana is a very very good food and if you wish to change foods go for it, but personally I feel if your dog is doing good on Acana leave him their. It is a great food. Now I like to rotate in 3 or 4 really good foods and that would be a thought for you. If you decide to do thats go very slowly and just a little at a time. Now with Red it is really a great food and I feed it, but I feed very little at a time because my dog gets the runs if I feed him to much. Another great brand I really like is EVO and or Innova. Evo is the top brand from Natra pet who makes a whole list of very fine foods. Here are links to 2 of the 3 best foods made today
http://www.championpetfoods.com/
http://www.naturapet.com/
Why is my last post deleted?? It was for a product called Prozyme-it improves the nutrient absorbtion of you pets food. http://pawsitiveexperience.tripod.com/id4.html
I posted 5 posts only 2 are here and one is half gone.
Joseph
You’ve done a marvelous switch by switching to Acana. The two you have switched to do have grain in them. It’s not a bad thing at all to have grain in the food, just making sure you are aware that Acana does make a grain free blend as well.
My belief, based on ingredients, nutrition analysis, and metabolized energy is that Acana grain free and Orijen are equal. I like the food rotation of Orijen Adult, Orijen 6 Fish and Acana Grasslands.
You also asked about supplements. EVERY kibble needs a digestive supplement to help the dog breakdown the food and consume it into the body. You can do a study for yourself giving a digestive supplement for a week and then take it away for a week. You’ll notice larger stools without the supplement. I personally use supplements from Springtime (www.springtimeinc.com). They have a product called Fresh Factors that is a digestive supplement among other things.
Be careful with “puppy” formulas. They are gimmicky aimed at humans not puppy’s. High protein is excellant, so long as the protein is being sourced from meat, not grain. A meat and grain food for you puppy should have around 26% to 28% protein. They say keep fat levels low, but if it is meat based, it’s not going to be low. So yes, fat levels should be low if you’ve lowered the meat content and added grain. Again, grain is not a bad thing, just make sure there is enough meat. Calcium levels should not be higher than around 1.7% to 1.8% and phosporus levels should really not be higher than 1.5%. Your puppy does need EPA and DHA for brain and heart development, but there is not enough in any kibble to truly support this, (again, gimmicky) so you really should support this with a supplement (form of Omega 3). It’s not imperative that you do, but you said you want the best for your dogs.
Again, it’s not a bad thing to feed your puppy, adult food….but you need to be able to read and understand the Nutrition Analysis and the only two companies that provide the complete analysis are Champion Pet Foods (Orijen & Acana) and Natura Pet Foods (Evo, Innova, California Naturals, Karma). There is no such thing as raw puppy food, you have to know what you are doing. Puppy food is for those that don’t know what to look for, so the company puts a formula together that is suitable for a puppy and lables it puppy. You can also feed adult dogs puppy food. In fact, quality companies like Wellness, Merrick (certainly not on the same playing field as Orijen, Acana or Evo) make puppy formulas that are better suited for adults than their adult formulas in my opinion. I think Merrick Puppy Plate is one of the based foods out there. It does have grain in, which my dogs are not on, but I would totally give Puppy Plate a two thumbs up recomendation to anyone but with the calcium level so high, (2.45%) it’s only for small breed pups and large breed adults. Wellness has a good ingredients list and good NA’s, it’s just to bad that all of their food is made by American Nutrition and Diamond.
If you want to do a switch to Orijen, just do it slow. Take 14 days or more to do it, but I’d also add a digestive supplement to anything you are doing in the kibble group.
Hey Eric, Orijen Large Breed Puppy and the Orijen Adult food are the same price where I shop. It’s not like Innova, where the Large Breed Puppy is 10-11 bucks more a bag than the Adult formula and the Innova L.B.P is 6 or 7 bucks more a bag than the Regular Puppy. GRRRRR, and the formula’s are very very simular.
Hey Giorgio stick your nose in a bag of Orijen (I don’t have to do that I have a great nose), then you’ll know why, “droppings” became and remained a lot more potent. LOL
Jess….price is the same for me too