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ORIJEN Cat Food Review
Company HQ
Alberta, Canada
Parent company
Champion Petfoods
Sourcing and Manufacturing
Canada
Type of food
Dry Cat Food, Dry Kitten Food, Wet Cat Food
Ratings
54%
? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 45%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 54%
? We scan the FDA’s database and rate each brand by the number of recalls in its history. Brands with fewer recalls receive higher ratings. Recall History 100%
? By comparing the prices of foods in our database, we determine if a food is above or below market average price. Lower-priced foods receive higher ratings. Price 31%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 44%
? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 52%
To our knowledge, ORIJEN has never had a product recall
Foods are nutritionally complete and balanced according to AAFCO standards
All protein comes from animal sourced ingredients
All recipes are free of artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives
Cons
Price is above market average
Brand Overview
ORIJEN was inspired by a natural diet of whole prey animals and features inclusions of fresh or raw meat, providing virtually everything your dog or cat needs to thrive. Their kitchen is located in the heart of Kentucky’s dynamic agricultural community and all ingredients are responsibly farmed, ranched, or fished by people they know and trust. They prepare ORIJEN and ACANA exclusively and don’t make foods for other companies or allow their foods to be made by anyone else.
How Much Does ORIJEN Cat Food Cost
We’ve compared ORIJEN cat food price to the other 197 cat food brands in our database.
ORIJEN Dry Cat Food Price Comparison
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
Price per lb
$7.65
$4.85
+58%
Price per 100 kcal
$0.40
$0.36
+10%
Price per day
$0.24
$0.22
+9%
ORIJEN Dry Cat Food is priced above the average market price for cat food.
ORIJEN Dry Kitten Food Price Comparison
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
Price per lb
$8.00
$5.11
+57%
Price per 100 kcal
$0.43
$0.29
+48%
Price per day
$0.26
$0.17
+53%
ORIJEN Dry Kitten Food is priced above the average market price for cat food.
ORIJEN Wet Cat Food Price Comparison
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
Price per oz
$0.78
$0.57
+37%
Price per 100 kcal
$0.32
$2.09
-85%
Price per day
$0.19
$1.25
-85%
ORIJEN Wet Cat Food is priced below the average market price for cat food.
ORIJEN Nutrient Profile Comparison
We’ve compared ORIJEN cat food recipes nutrient profile to the other 197 cat food brands in our database.
Dry Cat Food
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
DM Protein
45.00%
38.63%
+16%
DM Fat
20.56%
16.64%
+24%
DM Fiber
4.03%
5.22%
-23%
DM Carb
29.17%
38.21%
-24%
Dry Kitten Food
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
DM Protein
44.44%
40.93%
+9%
DM Fat
22.22%
20.41%
+9%
DM Fiber
3.33%
4.05%
-18%
DM Carb
30.00%
32.98%
-9%
Wet Cat Food
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
DM Protein
55.00%
53.21%
+3%
DM Fat
20.00%
17.63%
+13%
DM Fiber
2.50%
6.56%
-62%
DM Carb
22.50%
14.04%
+60%
Recall History
The following list (if present) shows all cat food recalls related to ORIJEN Cat Food Review since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.
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Alberta, Canada 
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