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ORIJEN Regional Red Grain-Free Dry Cat Food

ORIJEN Regional Red Grain-Free Dry Cat Food
Company info
Company HQ
Alberta, Canada
Parent company
Champion Petfoods
Product info
Age Range: Adult
Food Form Dry Cat Food
Cost per day: $0.25
Primary proteins
  • Deboned Beef
  • Deboned Lamb
  • Lamb Liver
  • Beef Liver

Ingredients

Deboned Beef, Deboned Wild Boar, Deboned Goat, Deboned Lamb, Lamb Liver, Beef Liver, Beef Tripe, Wild Boar Liver, Deboned Mutton, Beef Heart, Whole Mackerel, Deboned Pork, Goat Meal, Beef Meal, Lamb Meal, Mackerel Meal, Whole Red Lentils, Whole Pinto Beans, Beef Kidney, Pork Liver, Mutton Meal, Alaskan Cod Meal, Beef Fat, Herring Meal, Natural Pork Flavor, Whole Green Peas, Whole Green Lentils, Whole Navy Beans, Whole Chickpeas, Pork Heart, Pork Kidney, Pollock Oil, Lamb Tripe, Lentil Fiber, Wild Boar Cartilage, Beef Cartilage, Choline Chloride, Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), Dried Kelp, Whole Pumpkin, Collard Greens, Whole Apples, Whole Carrots, Zinc Proteinate, Freeze-Dried Beef Liver, Freeze-Dried Beef Tripe, Freeze-Dried Lamb Liver, Freeze-Dried Lamb Tripe, Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Chicory Root, Turmeric, Sarsaparilla Root, Althea Root, Rosehips, Juniper Berries, Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Bifidobacterium Animalis Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Casei Fermentation Product.

Overall Score

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78%

Ratings

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 69%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 90%
? 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 25%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 89%
? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 40%
? Based on the variety of sizes available. Size Variety 100%

Estimated Nutrient Content

To understand the nutrient content of pet food, we visualize its macronutrient composition in three ways. In the charts below, you’ll see a guaranteed analysis on an as-fed basis, a dry matter analysis, and a breakdown of the food’s macronutrients on a calorie-weighted basis.

Remember that all of these values are estimates based on the guaranteed analysis published by the company, and the food’s actual nutrient values may be slightly different.

Guaranteed Analysis

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Protein: 40%

Fat: 20%

Fiber: 3%

Moisture: 10%

Ash: 0%

Carb: 27%

Dry Matter Analysis

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Protein: 44.44%

Fat: 22.22%

Fiber: 3.33%

Ash: 8%

Carb: 30%

Calorie Weighted Basis

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Protein: 34.61%

Fat: 42.03%

Carb: 23.36%

Our Review

Pros
  • To our knowledge, ORIJEN has never had a product recall
  • Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
  • Contains dried kelp as a natural source of essential nutrients
  • Contains lamb tripe for added palatability
  • Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
  • Rich in species-appropriate animal protein
Cons
  • Expensive
  • High in carbohydrates
  • Low in moisture
  • Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
  • Some cats may be allergic to fish

Recall History

The following list (if present) shows all cat food recalls related to ORIJEN since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.

Since 2011 ORIJEN has never been recalled.

Ingredient Review

Our review of ORIJEN Regional Red Grain-Free Dry Cat Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.

The first ingredient is Deboned Beef. Organic blueberries are grown without chemical fertilizers, herbicides, or pesticides. In pet food, organic blueberries serve as a source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to support your companion’s immune system and overall well-being. Organic blueberries also contain fiber and a small amount of easily digestible carbohydrates.

The second ingredient is Deboned Wild Boar. Deboned Wild Boar is low in fat and rich in protein, iron, zinc, niacin, riboflavin, and thiamin. Deboned Wild Boar meat in pet food supports the development of muscles, boots immunity and support metabolic functions

The third ingredient is Deboned Goat. Deboned Goat is rich in proteins, B-vitamin, selenium, chlorine and omega-3 fatty acids. It's also packed with anti-inflammatory and ant-cancer properties. Deboned Goat in pet diet provides energy, promotes blood circulation, and reduces stress and anxiety. It’s suitable for pets of all sizes with sensitive guts

The fourth ingredient is Deboned Lamb. Deboned lamb is meat from a young sheep, with all the bones removed. In pet food, deboned lamb may be a primary protein source as well as a source of animal fat, amino acids, and minerals.

The fifth ingredient is Lamb Liver. Lamb liver is liver from a young sheep. In pet food, lamb liver can be an excellent source of protein and iron, along with amino acids and many other essential nutrients that benefit your companion’s wellbeing.

When we analyzed the ingredients in ORIJEN Regional Red Grain-Free Dry Cat Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.

Price Analysis

Price per lb

Product Price

$7.75

Market Price avg.

$4.42

% From the Avg

+75%

Price per 100 kcal

Product Price

$0.42

Market Price avg.

$0.28

% From the Avg

+53%

Price per day

Product Price

$0.25

Market Price avg.

$0.16

% From the Avg

+58%

ORIJEN Regional Red Grain-Free Dry Cat Food is priced well above the average market price for dry cat food.

Nutritional Analysis

Adult cat foods can have a lot of variability in calorie density but generally meet requirements for the average active cat. With formulations addressing a wide variety of needs, including weight loss or gain, indoor or outdoor living, or hairball problems, individual recipes may vary greatly in calorie, fiber, and nutritional content.

With that in mind, we’ve compared ORIJEN Regional Red Grain-Free Dry Cat Food to the other 534 dry cat food recipes in our database:

DM Protein

DM Protein

Product info

44.44%

All Products avg.

38.91%

% From the Avg

+14%

DM Fat

DM Fat

Product info

22.22%

All Products avg.

16.8%

% From the Avg

+32%

DM Fiber

DM Fiber

Product info

3.33%

All Products avg.

5.11%

% From the Avg

-35%

DM Carb

DM Carb

Product info

30%

All Products avg.

37.83%

% From the Avg

-21%

Analysis Overview

Overall, this is a meat based food that’s high in protein with high fat and low carbohydrate content relative to other dry cat foods.

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