🐶 Orijen Original Dry Dog Food – Biologically Appropriate High-Protein Nutrition

Orijen Original Dry Dog Food is designed to mirror the natural diet of dogs, providing a rich variety of high-quality animal ingredients that support optimal health and vitality. Following Orijen’s Biologically Appropriate philosophy, this recipe reflects the quantity, freshness and variety of meats dogs have evolved to eat.

Made with free-run chicken and turkey, wild-caught fish, and cage-free eggs, this premium formula includes meat, organs, cartilage and bone to deliver complete nourishment. Two-thirds of the animal ingredients are fresh or raw, providing a highly concentrated and natural source of protein.

With rich protein levels and freeze-dried liver coatings for exceptional taste, Orijen Original offers dogs a flavour they instinctively love while delivering balanced nutrition that supports strong muscles, healthy joints, skin, coat and overall wellbeing.

🔍 Highlights
✔ 85% quality animal ingredients
✔ High protein biologically appropriate recipe
✔ Fresh or raw meat ingredients
✔ Includes organs, cartilage and bone for whole-prey nutrition
✔ Grain-free formula with fresh vegetables, fruit and botanicals

✅ Key Benefits

✔ Biologically Appropriate Nutrition – Designed to mirror the evolutionary diet of dogs, featuring high levels of animal protein and whole prey ingredients.

✔ 85% Animal Ingredients – Includes free-run chicken and turkey, wild-caught fish and cage-free eggs for rich, nourishing protein.

✔ Fresh & Raw Ingredients – Two-thirds of the meat ingredients are fresh or raw, helping preserve natural nutrients and flavour.

✔ WholePrey Ratios – Meat, organs, cartilage and bone deliver naturally occurring nutrients similar to those found in a dog’s ancestral diet.

✔ High Protein Content – With 38% protein, this recipe helps support lean muscle development and sustained energy.

✔ Healthy Skin & Coat – Naturally rich in Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids from fish and animal ingredients.

✔ Joint Support – Naturally occurring glucosamine and chondroitin help support joint mobility and long-term musculoskeletal health.

🥩 Composition
Fresh chicken meat (13%), fresh turkey meat (7%), fresh cage-free eggs (7%), fresh chicken liver (6%), fresh whole herring (6%), fresh whole flounder (5%), fresh turkey liver (5%), fresh chicken necks (4%), fresh chicken heart (4%), fresh turkey heart (4%), chicken (dehydrated, 4%), turkey (dehydrated, 4%), whole mackerel (dehydrated, 4%), whole sardine (dehydrated, 4%), whole herring (dehydrated, 4%), whole red lentils, whole green lentils, whole green peas, lentil fibre, whole chickpeas, whole yellow peas, whole pinto beans, whole navy beans, herring oil (1%), chicken fat (1%), chicken 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.

🧪 Additives (per kg)
Nutritional additives:
Zinc chelate: 100 mg

Gut flora stabiliser:
Enterococcus faecium NCIMB10415: 600 × 10⁶ CFU

📊 Analytical Constituents
Crude Protein (min): 38%
Fat Content (min): 18%
Crude Ash (max): 9%
Crude Fibre (max): 5%
Moisture (max): 12%
Calcium (min): 1.4%
Phosphorus (min): 1.1%
Omega-3 Fatty Acids (min): 1.0%
Omega-6 Fatty Acids (min): 3.0%
DHA (min): 0.3%
EPA (min): 0.2%
Glucosamine (min): 1400 mg/kg
Chondroitin Sulfate (min): 1200 mg/kg

🍽️ Feeding Guide

Feeding amounts will vary depending on your dog’s age, weight and activity level. Always introduce new foods gradually over 7–10 days and ensure fresh drinking water is available at all times.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Orijen different from other dog foods?
Orijen uses significantly higher levels of animal ingredients than most dry dog foods. Its biologically appropriate recipes mirror the natural diet of dogs by focusing on meat, organs and bone.

Is Orijen grain free?
Yes. Orijen recipes are grain free and instead use legumes, vegetables and fruit as carbohydrate sources.

What dogs is Orijen Original suitable for?
Orijen Original is suitable for adult dogs of all breeds and sizes and works particularly well for active dogs that benefit from higher protein diets.

Is this food suitable for sensitive dogs?
Many dogs with grain sensitivities do well on Orijen because it is grain free and rich in animal protein, but individual tolerances can vary.

Why does Orijen include organs and cartilage?
These ingredients provide naturally occurring vitamins, minerals and nutrients, replicating the whole-prey diet dogs evolved to eat.

📦 Available Sizes

Available in multiple bag sizes depending on stock.

🚚 Shipping Information

We ship worldwide from the North of Ireland 🇮🇪

✔ No tariffs or duties to UK or EU customers
✔ Fast dispatch and reliable delivery
✔ Carefully packed to maintain freshness

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