Orijen Original Protein-Rich Cat Dry Food

Orijen Original Cat Dry Food – Biologically Appropriate Nutrition for Cats & Kittens

Help your cat thrive with the power of protein-rich recipes that deliver peak nourishment. As obligate carnivores, modern cats are built like their ancestors and thrive on a Biologically Appropriate diet rich in protein and fat sourced from a variety of quality animal ingredients.

ORIJEN Original Cat is crafted with fresh or raw free-run chicken and turkey, wild-caught fish, and cage-free eggs. Packed with WholePrey animal ingredients including organs and bone, this premium dry food uses the most nutrient-dense, succulent parts of the prey to provide the nutrition cats need. With approximately 90% quality animal ingredients and a freeze-dried liver coating, this diet is truly beyond comparison.

Key Features

• First 5 ingredients are always fresh or raw poultry and fish
• 90% quality animal ingredients providing essential protein, vitamins and minerals
• No added grain ingredients – free from soy, corn, wheat or tapioca
• Authentic WholePrey ratios featuring poultry, fish, organs and bone
• Freeze-dried coating for a burst of raw flavor cats instinctively crave
• Formulated for all life stages and all breeds
• Made with the world’s finest ingredients

Benefits

• Supports lean muscle mass and overall vitality with high animal protein (40%)
• Promotes healthy skin and coat with balanced Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids
• Aids digestive health with natural fiber sources and probiotics
• Helps maintain ideal body condition with calorie distribution mirroring a natural feline diet
• Naturally occurring taurine supports heart health
• Low-glycemic formula supports healthy blood sugar levels

Ingredients

Chicken, turkey, whole mackerel, turkey giblets (liver, heart, gizzard), flounder, chicken liver, whole herring, eggs, dehydrated chicken, dehydrated turkey, dehydrated mackerel, dehydrated chicken liver, dehydrated egg, chicken fat, whole red lentils, whole pinto beans, whole peas, whole green lentils, whole chickpeas, natural chicken flavor, whole navy beans, pollock oil, lentil fiber, pea starch, chicken heart, choline chloride, dried kelp, mixed tocopherols (preservative), vitamin E supplement, zinc proteinate, whole cranberries, whole pumpkin, whole butternut squash, collard greens, whole apples, whole pears, copper proteinate, thiamine mononitrate, niacin, pyridoxine hydrochloride, dried chicory root, turmeric, sarsaparilla root, althea root, rosehips, juniper berries, citric acid (preservative), rosemary extract, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus casei fermentation product.

Guaranteed Analysis

Metabolizable Energy: approximately 4120–4160 kcal/kg (about 515–541 kcal per 250 ml / 130 g cup). Calories distributed to support peak conditioning: ~39% from protein, ~17–18% from carbohydrates/fruits & vegetables, and ~43–44% from fat.

Feeding Guide

Your cat is unique – feeding requirements vary with age, activity level and environment. Use the guide below as a starting point, then monitor weight and adjust as needed. Feed twice daily and always provide fresh, clean water. Serve dry or lightly moistened.

Adult Cats (approximate daily amounts):

• 2–3 kg: Lean 33–43 g | Neutered/Indoor 26–33 g
• 3–4 kg: Lean 43–65 g | Neutered/Indoor 33–43 g
• 4–5 kg: Lean 65–74 g | Neutered/Indoor 43–52 g | Senior 43–52 g
• 5–6 kg: Lean 74–86 g | Neutered/Indoor 52–65 g | Senior 52–65 g
• 6–8 kg: Lean 86–97 g | Neutered/Indoor 65–74 g | Senior 65–86 g
• 8–10 kg: Lean 97–114 g | Neutered/Indoor 74–86 g | Senior 86–114 g

Kittens: Post-weaning (after 5 weeks) feed ¼ cup per 1 lb (≈500 g) body weight. At 20 weeks feed ⅛ cup per 1 lb. Transition to adult feeding at 52 weeks.

Gestation: Increase daily amount by 25%. Lactation: Feed free-choice.

When switching to Orijen, transition gradually over 7–10 days to allow the digestive system to adapt to the richer nutrient levels.

Why Choose Orijen Original Cat?

Orijen believes that cats, like their wild ancestors, should eat a diet that mirrors their natural prey. By using fresh, raw and whole-prey ingredients in Biologically Appropriate ratios, Orijen Original Cat delivers unmatched nourishment that supports your cat’s health, energy and longevity at every life stage.

Available in multiple sizes including 1.8 kg and 5.4 kg. Formulated to meet AAFCO / FEDIAF nutritional levels for all life stages.