Grain-Free: Some dogs are not able to digest foods containing grains. Many of the grain-free foods we sell at K9 Cuisine consist of human-grade meat, poultry, fruits, and vegetables. As the name implies, grain-free food does not contain wheat, corn, or other grains that certain dogs may not be able to tolerate.
ORIJEN Adult Dog Food - Biologically Appropriate for All Breeds
By nature, all dogs are facultative carnivores - they thrive on a varied diet of meats with smaller amounts of fruits, vegetables and grasses, and are biologically adapted to process proteins as an energy source.
High-protein and low-carbohydrate, ORIJEN ADULT's grain-free formula replicates the same rich balance of meats, fruits, vegetables and grasses that dogs would encounter in a wilderness setting.
Fresh Regional Ingredients - Fresh boneless chicken, chicken meal, turkey meal, russet potato, fresh pacific salmon (a natural source of DHA and EPA), herring meal, sweet potato, peas, fresh lake whitefish, fresh northern walleye, chicken fat (naturally preserved with vitamin E and citric acid), chicken liver, salmon meal, fresh turkey, fresh whole eggs, fresh deboned herring, sun-cured alfalfa, salmon oil, pumpkin, carrots, spinach, turnip greens, apples, cranberries, sea salt
ORIJEN ADULT DOG has a Metabolizable Energy (ME) of 3900 kcal/kg or 450 kcal/250ml cup, with 50% from protein, 25% from fruit & vegetables and 25% from fat.
I was excited to feed this to my dogs, as I researched and found it to be a top-notch dog food. Unfortunately, this didn't bode well with my two lhasa apso's. Apparently, they are allergic to it, resulting in non stop itching. Plus, their stool was very soft (creamy texture). I switched their food to Wellness Simple Solutions, and the itching stopped. Their stools are also solid . I'm not saying this is a horrible dog food, as you can see, many people are happy with it. I'm saying that this didn't do too well with my dogs.
2. Kenneth R on 11/9/2009, said:
Our German Shepherd has a a thick and lustrous coat, and he loves the Orijen Adult
3. Rhonda on 10/25/2009, said:
A bit pricey, but we have a mini dachshsund that guards the bag from her sister and our kitty! She definitely
gives it a 5!
4. Karen on 10/21/2009, said:
Excellent quality. Both my dogs gobbled it up. This product was recently rated the low glycemic award for the best dog food. Measure by weight to be sure it's euqivalent to measure of previous food or you will notice blood sugar is up in diabetic pet. You actually may get more food per measured cup due to small pellet size. Only con is I'd prefer less or no glucosamine supplement in ingredients.
5. Tara on 10/19/2009, said:
My dog is your typical dog - she will eat anything, anytime, anywhere. We had her on a store brand for a while which she always gobbled up, but after extensive research we switched to this about 6 months ago. She loves it SO much that if we ever try to substitute anything else for it (like if we're bad parents and have forgotten to order another bag before we run out) she will not eat! This is from a dog who historically has no problems eating anything edible so it just speaks volumes on how excellent this food is and the caliber of quality it delivers. We introduced it slowly (mixed with her previous food for about a week) and at first she had a little gas, which is natural, but it's helped immensely with her breath, given her even MORE energy (she is 9 but still acts like a puppy!) and also made her poo more solid which makes it easier to pick up. It's a little pricey, but one 30 lb bag typically lasts us about 2 months (1 feeding/day) and shipping is free! I would recommend in it a heartbeat!
Legacy Adult Dog Food - Horizon Legacy is an innovative grain-free pet food that applies the same nutritional philosophies of a raw diet but in a convenient super-premium kibble. This ancestral diet, grounded in an historical understanding of your pet’s nutritional needs, contains an abundance of fresh, human grade meats combined with fruits, vegetables, unique botanicals and supplements all designed for immune health.
Fresh chicken meat chicken meal salmon meal turkey meal pea starch concentrate green split peas chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols, rosemary, citric acid)
The only reason I didn't give it a 5 is because one of my dogs doesn't like it. He likes Origin Adult but for some reason doesn't like the Legacy Adult which in some cases seems better to me.
2. Deborah on 11/16/2009, said:
I wish this product was offered in a lite or senior dry formula.
3. Dagmar on 11/16/2009, said:
It improved the digestion of the dogs.
4. Samuel on 11/13/2009, said:
Love the ingredients and company line, but dog is not super thrilled about eating it. Granted he is a bit picky, but not horribly so.
ORIJEN 6 Fresh Fish with Sea Vegetables - Biologically Appropriate for All Breeds
Surrounded by Atlantic, Pacific and Arctic oceans and home to vast freshwater rivers and lakes, Canada’s marine harvest is perfectly suited to the ORIJEN nutritional philosophy of high-protein, low-carbohydrate diets made with maximum inclusions of fresh regional ingredients. High-protein, low-carbohydrate and grain-free ORIJEN 6 FISH replicates the same rich balance of meats, fruits, vegetables and grasses that dogs would encounter in a wilderness setting, but with single-source protein from fish and single-source carbohydrate from potato.
ORIJEN 6 FISH for DOGS has a Metabolizable Energy (ME) of 4020 kcal/kg or 460 kcal per 250ml cup (115g). Calories are distributed to promote peak physical conditioning with 45% from protein, 25% from fruit & vegetables and 30% from fat.
Over 90% of the protein is from Duck, Turkey, Salmon & Herring meal
Exclusive freeze dried raw Bio-Coating
Complete and balanced for all life stages
Guaranteed to improve skin and coat!
Instinct Duck Meal & Turkey Meal Formula - is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profile for All Life Stages.
* For dogs over 100 lbs. please contact your veternarian.
Amount of food your dog requires will depend on activity, age, environment, and breed. Feed at room temperature and refrigerate unused portion. Always provide access to clean fresh water. ADULT: Feed 3/4 to 1 1/4 cans per 15 lbs. of body weight per day. PUPPY: Feed up to twice the adult amount to puppies. GESTATION & LACTATION: Feed up to three times the normal adult amount.
Both of my labs, 1 and 11, responded very well and seem to love the food. Stools are good also. Has a nice balance of ingredients.
2. Sherry on 9/29/2009, said:
My old dog loves this food...She had gotten to where she wouldn't eat half the time; just turned her nose up and walked away, but whenever this is in her bowl she chows down as if to say, "Finally, something decent to eat. Thanks, Mom!
3. Denise on 9/24/2009, said:
My dogs like it...
4. Fred on 9/24/2009, said:
My dogs love it!
5. Shannon on 9/24/2009, said:
Not bad - nice smaller size for my Italian Greyhounds - I mix it with Innova EVO just to change things up once in a while.
Original Dog Food - CORE Original Formula is a more thoughtful alternative to grain-free diets in the marketplace delivering the meat content consumers are looking for, without the excess fat, calories or minerals their dog doesn’t need.
More Meat from Only the Highest Quality, Human-Grade Sources:
80% more meat than traditional dog foods that are formulated with grains, while still controlling mineral and fat levels!
5 Different Animal Protein Sources - USDA grade, Deboned Turkey & Chicken and with high quality (low Ash) Turkey & Chicken Meals and Chicken Liver
Crude Protein min. 34% Crude Fat min. 14% Crude Fiber max. 4% Moisture max. 10% Calcium max. 2% Phosphorus max. 1.4% Vitamin E min. 150 IU/kg
Carbohydrates 31.20%
Calories per can:
Per kilogram 3600 kcal Per cup ME 430 cal
When to feed CORE:
Perfect for everyday feeding, mixing with raw, supplementing raw or replacing raw while traveling.
Who Should Eat CORE:
The nutrient levels of this food are appropriate for adult dogs over 1 year. We do not recommend feeding this formula to puppies as they have special nutritional requirements during their growth stage. Please try our Wellness Puppy Food to meet these unique needs.
How to Feed CORE:
CORE is highly palatable, so your dog may tend to eat more of this food.
Watch initially to see if you need to adjust regular eating patterns. Please give your dog access to clean, cool fresh water at all times.
It is important to slowly transition your dog from his/her current diet as it takes awhile for the body to adapt to the new nutrient levels. To transition, gradually mix in the new food over a 5-7 day period, increasing the amount of Wellness CORE each day, so that you are feeding 100% new food by day 7.
Recommended Feeding Portions (based on a standard 8 oz. dry measuring cup)
Optimal feeding amounts may vary with age, size and activity level. Please use the information below as an initial recommendation only.
Weight of Dogs(lbs)
CUPS per Day
5-20
1/4 - 1 1/4
20-35
1 1/4 - 1 3/4
35-50
1 3/4 - 2 1/4
50-65
2 1/4 - 2 3/4
65-80
2 3/4 - 3 1/4
80-95
3 1/4 - 3 3/4
95-115
3 3/4 - 4 1/4
Combination Feeding: If feeding with wet food, reduce dry amount fed by ½ cup, for every 6.0 oz. of wet food.
Dogs over 115 lbs.: Add 1/4 cup per additional 10 lbs.
Ocean Dog Food Formula - CORE Ocean is a more thoughtful alternative in grain-free nutrition with a unique offering unlike any other high protein, grain-free dry food available today - and it's all fish based!
More Meat from Only the Highest Quality, Human-Grade Sources:
80% more meat than traditional dog foods that are formulated with grains, while still controlling mineral and fat levels!
4 Different Animal Protein Sources - Deboned Whitefish, along with high quality (low ash) Whitefish, Salmon & Menhaden Fish Meals
Whitefish Whitefish Meal Salmon Meal Menhaden Fish Meal Potatoes Dried Ground Potato Canola Oil Pea Fiber Tomato Pomace Natural Fish Flavor Flaxseed Carrots Sweet Potatoes Kale Broccoli Spinach Parsley Apples Blueberries Vitamins & Minerals Choline Chloride Chicory Root Extract Yucca Schidigera Extract Glucosamine Hydrochloride Chondroitin Sulfate Dried Lactobacillus plantarum Enterococcus faecium Lactobacillus casei Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Products Rosemary Extract
Crude Protein min. 34% Crude Fat min. 14% Crude Fiber max. 7% Moisture max. 10% Calcium max. 2.1% Phosphorus max. 1.5%
Carbohydrates 26.77%
Calories per can:
Per kilogram 3,600 kcal Per cup ME 430 cal
When to feed CORE:
Perfect for everyday feeding, mixing with raw, supplementing raw or replacing raw while traveling.
Who Should Eat CORE:
The nutrient levels of this food are appropriate for adult dogs over 1 year. We do not recommend feeding this formula to puppies as they have special nutritional requirements during their growth stage. Please try our Wellness Puppy Food to meet these unique needs.
How to Feed CORE:
CORE is highly palatable, so your dog may tend to eat more of this food.
Watch initially to see if you need to adjust regular eating patterns. Please give your dog access to clean, cool fresh water at all times.
It is important to slowly transition your dog from his/her current diet as it takes awhile for the body to adapt to the new nutrient levels. To transition, gradually mix in the new food over a 5-7 day period, increasing the amount of Wellness CORE each day, so that you are feeding 100% new food by day 7.
Recommended Feeding Portions (based on a standard 8 oz. dry measuring cup)
Optimal feeding amounts may vary with age, size and activity level. Please use the information below as an initial recommendation only.
Weight of Dogs (lbs)
CUPS per Day
5-20
1/4 - 1 1/4
20-35
1 1/4 - 1 3/4
35-50
1 3/4 - 2 1/4
50-65
2 1/4 - 2 3/4
65-80
2 3/4 - 3 1/4
80-95
3 1/4 - 3 3/4
95-115
3 3/4 - 4 1/4
Combination Feeding: If feeding with wet food, reduce dry amount fed by ½ cup, for every 6.0 oz. of wet food
MY SHIPOO DIDN'T LIKE THIS FOOD THAT MUCH. WHEN I PUT THE WELLNESS FISH WET FOOD ON TOP WOULDN'T HARDLY TOUCH IT. BUT THE CAT LOVED IT. I THINK HE JUST DOESN'T LIKE FISH. BUT WHEN I PUT DUCK,CHICKEN OR ANY OTHER WET FOOD BY WELLNESS OTHER THAN FISH HE EATS IT. HE WILL EAT IT BY ITSELF OK BUT KINDA PICKS AT UNTIL HE KNOWS HE NOT GETTING SOMETHING ELSE. SO MAKE SURE YOU DOG LIKES FISH BEFORE YOU BUY THIS. IT PROBABLY IS A GOOD DOG FOOD FOR DOGS WHO LIKE FISH AND IS NOT PICKY.HE PREFERS THE SMALL BREED FORMULA BY WELLNESS ALOT MORE THAN THIS -WHICH IS A LOT CHEAPER THAN THIS.
2. Susan on 10/24/2009, said:
My dogs really love this food at first but then they started to scratch and chew their feet. So I had to stop and they did seem to get better. Too bad because they really like eating it. SF
3. Sarah on 10/12/2009, said:
Made my Scottish Terrier a little gassy but is a great addition to our grain-free rotation.
4. Gina on 10/10/2009, said:
Great product, good price.
5. Daniel on 9/15/2009, said:
omega 3 . made with fish helps joints and more mobility to my old dog
The ingredients are outstanding and my dogs love this food. It's a little pricey but worth the cost.
3. Mary on 7/22/2008, said:
I like this because it is low fat, lots of good nutrients and my dogs love it.
4. James on 7/15/2008, said:
I have three dogs, they all just loved it!!
I will be buying more.
5. Susan on 3/25/2008, said:
Solid Gold is excellent food - but it caused my Lab to have gas & stinky poop. K9Cuisine is a super company -not only did they email me my lost purchase receipt, they immediately issued a refund.
ORIJEN Puppy Food - Biologically Appropriate for All Breeds and Sizes
By nature, puppies are facultative carnivores - they thrive on a varied diet of meats with smaller amounts of fruits, vegetables and grasses, and are biologically adapted to process proteins as an energy source.
High in protein and low in carbohydrate, ORIJEN PUPPY's grain-free formula replicates the same rich and diverse balance of meats, fruits, vegetables and grasses that puppies and young dogs would encounter in a wilderness setting.
ORIJEN PUPPY has a Metabolizable Energy (ME) of 4200 kcal/kg or 480 kcal per 250ml cup (120g). Calories are distributed to promote peak physical conditioning with 40% from protein, 20% from fruit & vegetables and 40% from fat.
Biologically Appropriate ORIJEN PUPPY naturally nourishes puppies of all breeds and sizes. This high-protein, low-carbohydrate puppy food mirrors the original canine diet and naturally satiates appetite - so expect to feed less than you would of conventional pet foods.
As each puppy is different, feeding requirements will vary with size, environment, age and activity. Feed twice daily and always keep fresh, clean water available.
AGE IN WEEKS
WEIGHT OF PUPPY / Daily feeding Ration in cups
2lb
6-13lb
13-22lb
22-33lb
33-55lb
55-75lb
6 - 12
¾ - 1¼
1¼ - 2¼
2¼ - 3
3 - 4¼
4¼ - 5
ADULT
12 - 16
¾ - 1
1 - 2
2 - 2¾
2¾ - 3½
3½ - 4½
ADULT
16 - 28
½ - 1
1 - 1¾
1¾ - 2½
2½ - 3¼
3¼ - 4
4 - 5¼
28-52
½ - ¾
¾ - 1¼
1¼ - 2
2 - 2½
2½ - 3¼
3¼ - 4¼
Pregnancy: Increase food by 10% in week 7, and 20% during weeks 8 and 9.
Lactation: Increase food by 50% and feed 3 or 4 times daily.
My dog's pick in a 12 food taste test! Out of all the foods he sampled, he ate this one with the most enthusiasm and this was the first he finished.
Only wish is that this food came in a small bites size! He did struggle a bit with the large size of the kibbles (although that didn't keep him from eating it).
5. Rachel on 7/6/2009, said:
Inspite of the fact that I fed it to my Pekes gradually, Ihad to wash butts once or twice daily and scrub out poop from my kennel. Every time Iwent out there was poop all over the place.Ieven had to give one dog Kaopectate because her's got so bad. Iquit using it and they got o.k. Maybe Igot a bad bag. Idon't know, but am very dissappointed.
* For dogs over 100 lbs. please contact your veternarian.
Amount of food your dog requires will depend on activity, age, environment, and breed. Feed at room temperature and refrigerate unused portion. Always provide access to clean fresh water. ADULT: Feed 3/4 to 1 1/4 cans per 15 lbs. of body weight per day. PUPPY: Feed up to twice the adult amount to puppies. GESTATION & LACTATION: Feed up to three times the normal adult amount.
Just switched from orijen to this and my shiba (very picky) likes it and so far has no allergic reactions to it.
3. Michele on 10/17/2009, said:
My dogs absolutely LOVE this food. One of my dogs is an English Pointer who is a little finicky and always looks like she's on a starvation diet because she's so skinny. But I've finally been able to put a little weight on her with this food. She's solid muscle and runs for hours and hours!
4. Kent on 9/22/2009, said:
Zip lock seal on the bag is a ++++++++.
5. Timothy on 9/21/2009, said:
i tried this free because of a special that K-9 Cuisine was having and both of my dogs (Aussie and Cardi) absolutely love it. It is a great dog food.
Calculated Caloric Content ME (kcal/kg) 3900 ME (kcal/g) 3.90 ME (kcal/lb) 1769 ME (kcal/cup) 498
Dog Weight
Puppies
Adult
Light/Senior
(to 6 mos. old)
(with exercise)
2-10 lbs.
1/2-1 1/2 cups
1/2-3/4 cup
1/4-1/2 cup
.9-4.5 kg
50-144 grams
50-74 grams
26-50 grams
10-25 lbs.
1 1/2 - 2 cups
3/4-1 cup
1/2-3/4 cup
4.5-11.3 kg
144-198 grams
74-99 grams
50-74 grams
25-50 lbs.
2-4 cups
1-2 cups
1/2-1 cup
11.3-22.7 kg
196-396 grams
99-198 grams
50-99 grams
50-75 lbs.
4-5 cups
2-3 cups
1-1 1/2 cups
22.7-34.1 kg
396-495 grams
198-297 grams
99-149 grams
75-100 lbs.
5-6 cups
3-4 cups
1 1/2-3 cups
34.1-45.4 kg
495-594 grams
297-396 grams
144-297 grams
100-125 lbs.
4-4 3/4 cups
2 1/2-3 cups
45.4-58.7 kg
396-471 grams
248-297 grams
125-150 lbs.
4 3/4-5 1/2 cups
3-3 1/3 cups
58.7-68 kg
471-546 grams
297-330 grams
Puppies up to 6 months old may be fed 3 to 4 times daily. Puppies six months to a year may be fed twice daily.
Feed Pregnant Dogs up to 50% more during the last 3 weeks of pregnancy. Nursing mothers require twice the amount of food as suggested in the daily guidelines and may be fed 3 to 4 times a day.
The above Daily Feeding Guidelines are a good starting point on the amount of food suggested to be fed on a daily basis. If you feed more than once per day, simply divide the Daily Feeding Guidelines by the amount of times fed per day.
1. Aaron on 10/27/2009, said:
I have a pit/boxer mix that i was feeding Solid Gold. The puppy food was good but the adult food gave her really bad gas. I switched to Canidae and the gas problem isnt as bad as Solid Gold but still isnt good. Maybe its my dog.....anyway, the product is good just not good for my dogs stomach.
2. Jenni on 3/31/2009, said:
Only grain-free food that has kept any weight on my 5yr old Shepherd.
3. Eriko on 3/7/2009, said:
My dogs are used to different foods, but they just could not get used to this one...
EVO Dog Red Meat Small Bites - The Ancestral Diet Meets Modern Nutrition
Red Meat Small Bites - EVO Red Meat dog food is made from four sources of red meat - beef, lamb, buffalo and venison - for unparalleled taste and nutrition.
EVO Dog Small Bites is Grain-Free, Human Grade Dog Food
Although EVO Dog food provides 100% of the total nutritional needs of your dog, you still need to pay proper attention to these important factors to ensure optimum health:
This food was not good for my 2 4poundchihuahuas lots of gas runny stools we switched to fromms dry having excellent results so far.
this does not mean this food wont work for your baby
3. Sandra on 1/2/2009, said:
my dog loves it
4. Sandra on 12/17/2008, said:
My Yorkie loves this & he's finicky!
5. Catherine on 12/5/2008, said:
My dogs are never very thrilled with kibble, but they love this and clean their bowls right to the bottom!
ORIJEN Puppy Large Breed Food - Biologically Appropriate for Large Breed Puppies
By nature, all puppies possess a biological need for a diet high in protein, rich in fresh meats and low in carbohydrate. Grain-free and low in carbohydrates, ORIJEN Puppy Large Breed is unlike any other puppy food and is guaranteed to help your large-sized puppy grow up bright, healthy and strong.
ORIJEN PUPPY LARGE BREED has a Metabolizable Energy (ME) 3900 kcal/kg or 450 kcal per 250ml cup (115g). Calories are distributed for peak physical conditioning with 50% of calories from protein, 25% from fruit & vegetables and 25% from fat.
AGE IN MONTHS (cups per day)
1½-3
3-9
9-14
14-19
19-24
+24
55 - 65 lb
1¾ - 2
3 - 3¾
4 - 4¼
ADULT
ADULT
ADULT
65 - 90 lb
2 - 2¼
3¾ - 4½
4¼ - 5
ADULT
ADULT
ADULT
90 - 130 lb
2¼ - 2½
4½ - 5½
5 - 5¾
4 - 4¾
ADULT
ADULT
130 - 175 lb
2 ½ - 3
5½ - 6
5¾ - 7
4¾ - 5½
5¼ - 6¾
ADULT
175 - 220 lb
3 - 3¼
6 - 6¼
7 - 7½
5½ - 7½
6¾ - 7
ADULT
Pregnancy: Increase food by 10% in week 7, and 20% during weeks 8 and 9.
Lactation: Increase food by 50% and feed 3 or 4 times daily.
My american bulldog has been on this for 2 months now. Unfortunately, he has loose really smelly stools, some diarhea, and lots of gas on it. I will have to try something else which is not good since I did so much research thinking Orijen was the best food. It seems like it is kinda luck of the draw with these foods. His skin is really soft, he has lots of energy, and his nails grow really fast though.
2. Neftali on 10/28/2009, said:
Shadow loves his Orijen puppy food. He gives it 5 barks. I noticed he has more energy and his fur is thicker and shinier.
3. Geoffrey on 9/16/2009, said:
Unfortunately, my dog (7-month lab puppy) never got used to this product. I stuck with it for about 1 month, but he continued to have very loose stool. I switched him to Wellness Super5Mix, and his stool was quickly back to normal.
4. Tori on 9/12/2009, said:
this is the best dog dog food i have ever purchased!
5. Alexis on 8/26/2009, said:
we have 2 german shepherd puppies one is 11mths and one is 9mths they both are doing great. their coats are shiny, their poop is smaller and harder, and they smell better...they love the food it has made a world of difference
EVO Dog Small Bites - The Ancestral Diet Meets Modern Nutrition Small Bites - Dog Small Bites has the same meat-based ingredients as our Large Bites formula, but in smaller kibble sizes for smaller dogs. EVO dog food provides all the key nutrition received from a raw food diet with the benefits of modern research.
EVO Dog Small Bites is Grain-Free, Human Grade Dog Food
Although EVO Dog food provides 100% of the total nutritional needs of your dog, you still need to pay proper attention to these important factors to ensure optimum health:
My pomeranian deals with occasional colitis, so I've tried to find her a high quality food that doesn't contain any unnecessary grains for a dog's diet. Although she still seems to have these episodes, she loves the food and I will continue to use this brand.
Reduced Fat Dog Food - CORE Reduced Fat Formula is a more thoughtful grain-free alternative to diets in the marketplace delivering the meat content consumers are looking for, without the excess fat, calories or minerals their dog doesn’t need.
More Meat from Only the Highest Quality, Human-Grade Sources:
80% more meat than traditional dog foods that are formulated with grains, while still controlling mineral and fat levels!
5 Different Animal Protein Sources - USDA grade, Deboned Turkey with high quality (low Ash) Turkey & Whitefish Meals and Chicken Liver
Crude Protein min. 33% Crude Fat min. 9% Crude Fat max. 10% Crude Fiber max. 8.5% Moisture max. 10% Calcium max. 1.9% Phosphorus max. 1.3%
Carbohydrates 35.52%
Calories per can:
Per kilogram 3,270 kcal Per cup ME 350 cal
When to feed CORE:
Perfect for everyday feeding, mixing with raw, supplementing raw or replacing raw while traveling.
Who Should Eat CORE:
The nutrient levels of this food are appropriate for adult dogs over 1 year. We do not recommend feeding this formula to puppies as they have special nutritional requirements during their growth stage. Please try our Wellness Puppy Food to meet these unique needs.
How to Feed CORE:
CORE is highly palatable, so your dog may tend to eat more of this food.
Watch initially to see if you need to adjust regular eating patterns. Please give your dog access to clean, cool fresh water at all times.
It is important to slowly transition your dog from his/her current diet as it takes awhile for the body to adapt to the new nutrient levels. To transition, gradually mix in the new food over a 5-7 day period, increasing the amount of Wellness CORE each day, so that you are feeding 100% new food by day 7.
Recommended Feeding Portions (based on a standard 8 oz. dry measuring cup)
Optimal feeding amounts may vary with age, size and activity level. Please use the information below as an initial recommendation only.
Weight of Dogs
Weight Maintenance
Weight Loss
(lbs)
CUPS per Day
CUPS per Day
5-20
1/4 - 1 1/4
1/4 - 1
20-35
1 1/4 - 1 1/2
1 - 1 1/4
35-50
1 1/2 - 2 1/4
1 1/4 - 2
50-65
2 1/4 - 3
2 - 2 3/4
65-80
3 1/2 - 4
2 3/4 - 3 1/4
80-95
4 - 4 1/2
3 1/4 - 3 3/4
95-115
4 - 4 1/2
3 1/4 - 3 3/4
Combination Feeding: If feeding with wet food, reduce dry amount fed by ½ cup, for every 6.0 oz. of wet food
Dogs over 115 lbs.: Add 1/4 cup per additional 10 lbs.
While an excellent food it wasn't much of a hit with the dog.
2. Karen on 6/25/2009, said:
My dog is a Shitzu and was always a VERY finicky eater until I found Wellness Core - Reduced Fat Dog Food this past year. He loves it and has lost the weight the vet requested.
3. Margo on 6/6/2009, said:
No Grain - Reduced Fat!
Does not get much better than this!
4. Bob on 6/5/2009, said:
The dogs enjoy the product. Our older 4 legged daughter enjoys the product year round. Our active 4 legged male is a 'low fat customer' only in the less active winter months.
5. Dianna on 6/5/2009, said:
MY SENIOR DOG WHICH IS A CHIHUAHUA LOVED THIS FOOD KEEPS BEGGING FOR MORE DOESN'T SEEM TO NOTICE IT'S DIET.IRONICALLY MY SHIH POO LOVES THIS TOO HE RATHER EAT THIS THAN THE ORIGINAL CORE GO FIGURE MAYBE BECAUSE HE SEES HER EATING IT.
Calculated Caloric Content ME (kcal/kg) 3900 ME (kcal/g) 3.90 ME (kcal/lb) 1769 ME (kcal/cup) 498
Dog Weight
Puppies
Adult
Light/Senior
(to 6 mos. old)
(with exercise)
2-10 lbs.
1/2-1 1/2 cups
1/2-3/4 cup
1/4-1/2 cup
.9-4.5 kg
50-144 grams
50-74 grams
26-50 grams
10-25 lbs.
1 1/2 - 2 cups
3/4-1 cup
1/2-3/4 cup
4.5-11.3 kg
144-198 grams
74-99 grams
50-74 grams
25-50 lbs.
2-4 cups
1-2 cups
1/2-1 cup
11.3-22.7 kg
196-396 grams
99-198 grams
50-99 grams
50-75 lbs.
4-5 cups
2-3 cups
1-1 1/2 cups
22.7-34.1 kg
396-495 grams
198-297 grams
99-149 grams
75-100 lbs.
5-6 cups
3-4 cups
1 1/2-3 cups
34.1-45.4 kg
495-594 grams
297-396 grams
144-297 grams
100-125 lbs.
4-4 3/4 cups
2 1/2-3 cups
45.4-58.7 kg
396-471 grams
248-297 grams
125-150 lbs.
4 3/4-5 1/2 cups
3-3 1/3 cups
58.7-68 kg
471-546 grams
297-330 grams
Puppies up to 6 months old may be fed 3 to 4 times daily. Puppies six months to a year may be fed twice daily.
Feed Pregnant Dogs up to 50% more during the last 3 weeks of pregnancy. Nursing mothers require twice the amount of food as suggested in the daily guidelines and may be fed 3 to 4 times a day.
The above Daily Feeding Guidelines are a good starting point on the amount of food suggested to be fed on a daily basis. If you feed more than once per day, simply divide the Daily Feeding Guidelines by the amount of times fed per day.
1. Lori J on 4/21/2009, said:
My Corgi who is easy to please snarfs this right down and definitely seems to have fewer digestive issues. He has allergies which is why I decided to try out this kibble. My Yorkie who is harder to please likes it too and the pieces are small enough for him to manage.
ORIJEN Senior - Biologically Appropriate for All Breeds
As dogs age, their bodies become less efficient at metabolizing the proteins that are vital to maintaining lean muscle mass and overall wellness. In addition to increased dietary protein, senior dogs typically require fewer calories than younger dogs, and fewer carbohydrates help improve insulin resistance.
ORIJEN SENIOR has a Metabolizable Energy (ME) of 3750 kcal/kg or 395 kcal per 250ml cup (105g). Calories are distributed to promote peak physical conditioning with 40% from protein, 25% from fruit & vegetables and 35% from fat.
She ( Onyx, my older German Shepherd ) wouldn't hardly eat it and she kept the runs. I moved her back to the Orijen Puppy Food and she is doing ok now.
2. Darla on 7/8/2009, said:
my dog had been eating senior Canidae. I switched hopeing that it would help and itching problem, but it didn't. It's a very high quality food and buying from k9cuisine was very, very easy - fast, free shipping - so I probably will return as a customer. Thank you.
3. Yvonne on 6/16/2009, said:
I have a small yorkie, this food is too large and hard. She doesnt chew well. She will swallow it whole but doesnt seem like a good thing to do. Otherwise she likes flavor.
4. Jelinda on 6/4/2009, said:
Their senior formula has changed! My bag ordered 5/09 shows a different formula on the bag. 40% protein, 15% min. fat less kcals than before, 20% carbohydrates now. It smells very fishy (more fish near the top of the ingredient list now) and my dogs' poops are smelly and dark; my dogs are having gas since starting this bag. I have fed Orijen Senior for over 1 year, but we are leaving. I emailed the company to ask about the formula change, and other than an automated reply, nothing. We're leaving Orijen.
5. Susan on 5/18/2009, said:
I wanted to switch my dogs to a better food. They love the taste of this one.
It may not have enough fiber for one of my dogs-she was on prescription diet food. She loves this food but has gained a few pounds. I will be trying this for a while and see how she does.
* For dogs over 100 lbs. please contact your veternarian.
Amount of food your dog requires will depend on activity, age, environment, and breed. Feed at room temperature and refrigerate unused portion. Always provide access to clean fresh water. ADULT: Feed 3/4 to 1 1/4 cans per 15 lbs. of body weight per day. PUPPY: Feed up to twice the adult amount to puppies. GESTATION & LACTATION: Feed up to three times the normal adult amount.
This is the one food that doesn't cause any allergy problems for my dog and he likes it very much (read - picky eater). I alternate the Chicken with the Duck/Turkey formula
3. Barb on 6/23/2009, said:
my dog loves this product
4. Rosa on 6/17/2009, said:
Since switching to instinct grain free dog food, my dog no longer suffers from hot spots on her skin.
5. Charlotte on 6/12/2009, said:
Both dogs really likes it and one's a finicky eater at times.
EVO Dog Large Bites - The Ancestral Diet Meets Modern Nutrition
Large Bites - EVO Dog Large Bites Dry Dog Food has been specially designed to provide all the key nutritional benefits received from the feeding of raw food diets but with the benefits of 21st Century nutritional research.
EVO Dog Large Bites is Grain-Free, Human Grade Dog Food
Although EVO Dog food provides 100% of the total nutritional needs of your dog, you still need to pay proper attention to these important factors to ensure optimum health:
I have a Newfoundland. His coat has been amazing and even the vet comments on how healthy he is.
2. Karen on 12/26/2008, said:
She loves this dog food, wolfed it down.
3. Barbara on 11/30/2008, said:
This dog food is helping our 10 year old black Lab who has been having a hair loss problem. His hair is growing back and he is not scratching nearly as much
4. Sabrina on 9/15/2008, said:
my 3 dogs absolutley love this food!
they are always so excited when its feeding time.
EVO Dog Reduced Fat - The Ancestral Diet Meets Modern Nutrition
Reduced Fat - The EVO line of pet foods have been specially designed to provide all the key nutritional benefits received from the feeding of raw food diets but with the benefits of 21st Century nutritional research. EVO Reduced Fat Dry Dog Food contains 30% less fat than regular EVO Dog Food but with 20% MORE protein. Recent studies have shown that high protein, low fat diets help to build lean body mass while still achieving weight loss (weight loss occurs until an equilibrium of muscle to fat is reached).
EVO Dog Reduced Fat is Grain-Free, Human Grade Dog Food
Although EVO Dog food provides 100% of the total nutritional needs of your dog, you still need to pay proper attention to these important factors to ensure optimum health:
Our Basset has some kind of food allergy we are trying to narrow down. Certain foods upset her bodies balance and cause excess ear drainage & build up. We've tried Science Diet ZD, Wellness Core Reduced Fat & this one. So far this is the only one that seems to be a little more agreeable with her. It would have been rated 5 stars, but it causes her & our other Basset slight constipation & excessive gas.
3. Noel on 4/15/2009, said:
4 schipperkees were not that excited about this but ate it w/ wet food added!
4. Don on 3/17/2009, said:
To early to tell about the weight loss but the dog really likes it!
5. Barbara on 1/1/2009, said:
My dog did not care for the taste of this dog food
Grain-Free Surf & Turf - A grain-free blend of fresh Wisconsin duck, wild salmon, chicken, hand-picked vegetables & fruit, eggs, and real Wisconsin cheese prepared with the proper balance of protein and fat avoiding excessive levels of protein and ash.
Completely Grain-Free
High-Meat Content
Low Ash Content
Cartilage Rich in Natural Glucosamine
Real Wisconsin Cheddar Cheese
Prebiotics & Probiotics to Aid Digestion
Optimum Omega Fatty Acids Ratio
Salmon Duck Meal Potatoes Pea Flour Sweet Potatoes Duck Chicken Fat Dried Tomato Pomace Salmon Meal Whole Dried Egg Pea Protein Chicken Flaxseed Cheese Salmon Oil Chicken Broth Carrots Broccoli Cauliflower Apples Green Beans Lecithin Chicken Cartilage Potassium Chloride Cranberries Blueberries Salt Chicory Root Extract Alfalfa Sprouts Yucca Schidigera Extract Folic Acid Parsley Lactobacillus Acidophilus Bifidobacterium Longum Lactobacillus Plantarum Enterococcous Faecium
Protein 30% Min Fat 19% Min Fiber 3% Max Moisture 10% Max Ash 6.5% Max Omega 6 Fatty Acids 3.2% Min Omega 3 Fatty Acids 0.5% Min Lactobacillus Acidophilus 100,000,000 CFU/lb Min Bifidobacterium Longum 100,000,000 CFU/lb Min Lactobacillus Plantarum 100,000,000 CFU/lb Min Enterococcous Faecium 100,000,000 CFU/lb Min Carbohydrates: 31.5%
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