ORIJEN Regional Red Grain-Free Dry Cat Food

Company info
Company HQ
Alberta, CanadaParent company
Champion PetfoodsProduct info
Primary proteins
- Deboned Beef
- Deboned Lamb
- Lamb Liver
- Beef Liver
Ingredients
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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
Protein: 40%
Fat: 20%
Fiber: 3%
Moisture: 10%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 27%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 44.44%
Fat: 22.22%
Fiber: 3.33%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 30%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 34.61%
Fat: 42.03%
Carb: 23.36%
Our Review
- 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
- 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
Product info
44.44%
All Products avg.
38.91%
% From the Avg
+14%
DM Fat
Product info
22.22%
All Products avg.
16.8%
% From the Avg
+32%
DM Fiber
Product info
3.33%
All Products avg.
5.11%
% From the Avg
-35%
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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