ORIJEN Original Dry Dog Food

All dogs evolved as carnivores and possess a biological need for a diet that's rich and varied in fresh whole meats. ORIJEN Original food is formulated to meet those needs. With 38% richly nourishing protein and limited to 20% low-glycemic carbohydrate, it aims to nourish puppies according to their evolutionary and biological needs. Free of rendered poultry meals, 1/3 of the meats are from dehydrated chicken and turkey, air dried at a low temperature from fresh meat, for a concentrated source of nourishing protein. Unmatched by any other food, 2/3 of the meats are fresh (refrigerated, without preservatives), or raw (flash-frozen, without preservatives), including the top ten meat ingredients.

Nutrient-dense WholePrey™ ratios of fresh meats, organs, and cartilage plus fresh whole fish and fresh whole eggs provide a natural source of virtually every nutrient your dog's needs. Carbohydrates are limited and fast carbohydrates are replaced with low-glycemic, locally grown vegetables, fruits, and botanicals. This helps maintain healthy blood sugar levels, reduces the potential for fat storage and promotes overall good health. It is free of pea or potato protein concentrates, which are often substituted for meat protein. Infusions of freeze-dried chicken and turkey liver enhance flavor and palatability naturally, making it deliciously tasty, even for picky dogs.

Features:

• Made in the USA
• For dogs of all breeds and life stages
• Fully supports rapid growth and development
• Rich in proteins and fats from a variety of whole meats
• Nutrient dense
• Highly palatable
• Contains zero grain, potato, or tapioca
• Formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages

Flavors:
Chicken, Turkey, and Fish

Guaranteed Analysis:
Crude Protein (min.): 38%
Crude Fat (min.): 18%
Crude Fiber (max.): 4%
Moisture (max.): 12%
Calcium (min.): 1.2%
Phosphorus (min.): .9%
Omega 6 Fatty Acids (min.): 3.3%
Omega 3 Fatty Acids (min.): .8%
DHA (min.): .2%
EPA (min.): .2%
Glucosamine (min.): 700mg/kg
Chondroitin Sulfate (min.): 600mg/kg
Calories: ME 3940 kcal/kg, 449 kcal/8 oz.
39% from protein, 20% from fruits and vegetables, 41% from fat

Ingredients:
Deboned chicken, deboned turkey, yellowtail flounder, whole eggs, whole Atlantic mackerel, chicken liver, turkey liver, chicken heart, turkey heart, whole Atlantic herring, dehydrated chicken, dehydrated turkey, dehydrated mackerel, dehydrated chicken liver, dehydrated turkey liver, whole green peas, whole navy beans, red lentils, chicken necks, chicken kidney, pinto beans, chickpeas, green lentils, alfalfa, chicken fat, natural chicken flavor, herring oil, ground chicken bone, chicken cartilage, turkey cartilage, dried kelp, freeze-dried chicken liver, freeze-dried turkey liver, whole pumpkin, whole butternuts squash, kale, spinach, mustard greens, collar greens, turnip greens, whole carrots, apples, pears, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, zinc proteinate, copper proteinate, mixed tocopherols (preservative) chicory root, turmeric, sarsaparilla root, althea root, rose hips, juniper berries, dried lactobacillus acidophilus ferementation product, dried bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product, dried lactobacillus casei fermentation product

Feeding:
Every dog is unique, and feeding requirements will vary with environment, age, and activity. That is why it is suggested to start with the guide below, and then monitoring your dog's weight and adjusting the portions as needed. Feed twice daily and remember to always keep fresh, clean water available.

Puppies: at 1½ to 3 months old feed twice the adult amount. At 3 to 6 months feed 1½ times the adult amount. At 6-11 months feed 1¼ times the adult amount.
Gestation: increase from 25% to 50% of the adult amount Lactation: feed "free choice"