ORIJEN Senior Grain-Free Dry Dog Food
Company info
Company HQ
Alberta, Canada
Parent company
Champion PetfoodsProduct info
Primary proteins
- Deboned Chicken
- Deboned Turkey
- Chicken Liver
- Turkey Liver
Ingredients
Breed sizes
Toy
Small
Medium
Large
Giant
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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: 38%
Fat: 15%
Fiber: 8%
Moisture: 12%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 27%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 43.18%
Fat: 17.05%
Fiber: 9.09%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 30.68%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 37.46%
Fat: 35.92%
Carb: 26.62%
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
- Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
- Rich in species-appropriate animal protein
- Most customers have good experiences with this food
- Expensive
- Low in moisture
- Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
- Some dogs may be allergic to fish
Recall History
The following list (if present) shows all dog 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 Senior Grain-Free Dry Dog Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.
The first ingredient is Deboned Chicken. Deboned chicken is chicken meat with the bones removed. In pet food, deboned chicken is a valuable source of protein.
The second ingredient is Deboned Turkey. Deboned turkey is a general term for turkey meat that has had the bones removed. The deboned turkey in pet food is a valuable protein source as well as a source of other essential nutrients to benefit your companion’s overall wellbeing.
The third ingredient is Atlantic flounder. Atlantic flounder is a flatfish found in the Atlantic ocean. It’s rich in proteins, phosphorous, magnesium, B-vitamins, and omega-3 fatty acids. Wild caught Atlantic flounder in your pet’s diet promotes healthy muscles and tissue development.
The fourth ingredient is Cage-Free Eggs. Cage-Free Eggs are sourced from free-range poultry. They are rich in proteins, vitamins A, E, and D. Cage-Free Eggs in pet food are an excellent energy source and support the development of muscles. They also promote good vision
The fifth ingredient is Whole Atlantic Mackerel. Wildly caught Atlantic Mackerel are packed with protein, phosphorous, niacin, vitamins D and B12, Whole Atlantic Mackerel in pet food promotes brain functions, boosts immunity, and reduces inflammation. It also supports healthy skin and a shiny coat.
When we analyzed the ingredients in ORIJEN Senior Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per lb
Product Price
$5.42
Market Price avg.
$3.64
% From the Avg
+49%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$0.33
Market Price avg.
$0.30
% From the Avg
+11%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.20
Market Price avg.
$0.18
% From the Avg
+10%
ORIJEN Senior Grain-Free Dry Dog Food is priced within the average market price for dry senior dog food.
Nutritional Analysis
As opposed to formulas intended for growth (puppy) and maintenance (adult), there are no special label requirements or legal definitions for “senior” diets. Senior diets are actually only required to meet the same nutritional needs as for adult diets. This means that there can be a lot of variation and interpretation by different food companies on what makes up a senior diet. Senior diets can have varying amounts of protein, fat, carbs, phosphorus, sodium, and fiber.
The assumptions that all senior pets need low protein, low fat and carbs, low phosphorus and sodium, and high fiber across the board are incorrect. The need for higher or lower levels of these nutrients varies greatly from dog to dog. That’s why it’s very important for senior pets for their pet parents to work with their veterinarian to decide what type of diet is most appropriate. For many young senior pets, the adult diets they’ve been on may be just fine to continue.
With that in mind, we’ve compared ORIJEN Senior Grain-Free Dry Dog Food to the other 109 dry senior dog food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
43.18%
All Products avg.
28.29%
% From the Avg
+53%
DM Fat
Product info
17.05%
All Products avg.
13.36%
% From the Avg
+28%
DM Fiber
Product info
9.09%
All Products avg.
5.48%
% From the Avg
+66%
DM Carb
Product info
30.68%
All Products avg.
52.1%
% From the Avg
-41%
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 senior dog foods.
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