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.
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.
6. Ruthy on 7/3/2009, said:
Our Bull Terrier puppy is doing GREAT on Orijen. I had her on another high quality product, but it didnt agree with her tummy (likely because of the grain content). I wholeheartedly recommend this food!
7. Rebecca on 6/5/2009, said:
I've been very pleased with the Orijen puppy. I fed custom homecooked diets until I got too busy in the spring. I have not seen, suprisingly, a sustantial difference between the Orijen and homecooked. I do supplement with raw meaty bones, fish oil, and Tripett. I plan to keep my pup on this product until he's on an adult diet.
8. Richard on 6/2/2009, said:
I can tell quiet a bit of change in my 3 dogs since I changed them over to Orijen. More active, energy level is higher, they don't eat as much and their "poop" is firmer. I don't intend to feed another dry food as long as I can get Orijen and K-9 cuisine exists.
Richard Hawthorne
Mexia, Texas
9. Kelli on 5/28/2009, said:
Wonderful product, both pups loved it!
10. Peggy on 4/20/2009, said:
My beagle puppy digests this food very well and her coat is very shiny. She is very satisfied.