Orijen – Grain-Free, High-Protein, Natural Pet Food
Orijen is a premium Canadian brand, built on the concept of "Biologically Appropriate" nutrition to meet the natural dietary needs of cats and dogs. Using the WholePrey™ principle, Orijen mimics the natural diet structure, offering high-protein, low-glycemic, grain-free formulas that provide complete, balanced nutrition.
Orijen dog food uses fresh meat and fish as key ingredients, providing rich, high-quality animal protein to support your dog’s muscle strength, energy, and overall health. The grain-free formula, combined with natural fruits and vegetables, promotes digestive health, immunity, and coat condition. It is suitable for puppies, adult dogs, and highly active dogs.
Orijen cat food focuses on high meat content to meet the natural carnivorous needs of cats, delivering complete and balanced nutrition. Orijen canned food is ideal for picky eaters or cats with higher hydration needs, supporting urinary health and improving water intake.
About Orijen – Nourish your pets as nature intended
Inspired by the ancestral diet of cats and dogs, in the wild, cats and dogs are evolutionary carnivores, consuming all nutritious parts of their prey, including organs and bones. Orijen incorporates a true WholePrey diet, featuring meat, poultry or fish, along with organs like heart, liver, and kidneys, plus small amounts of bones, enabling your pet to flourish like their wild ancestors.
Unlike other pet foods that only highlight animal protein as the first ingredient, Orijen ensures animal protein is listed in the first five ingredients. It avoids low-cost fillers like corn, tapioca, or potatoes, offering a genuinely protein-rich diet.
Orijen Cat Food / Orijen Dog Food Q&A Tips
1. Is Orijen cat food / dog food truly grain-free?
Yes. All Orijen formulas are completely grain-free, with no wheat, corn, soy, or other common grains. Instead, they use a high proportion of fresh animal ingredients and low-glycaemic carbohydrates as the primary energy source, closely reflecting the natural diet of cats and dogs.
2. Will Orijen’s high protein content put a strain on cats or dogs?
When fed according to your pet’s body weight and the recommended feeding guidelines, Orijen’s high-protein recipes generally do not place extra strain on healthy cats or dogs. On the contrary, they help maintain lean muscle mass, physical strength, and overall vitality.
3. Is Orijen cat food / dog food suitable for kittens, puppies, or senior pets?
Orijen offers a wide range of formulas designed for kittens, puppies, adult cats, adult dogs, and senior pets. Each recipe is adjusted in terms of protein levels, fat content, and mineral balance. It is recommended to choose the most suitable formula based on your pet’s age, size, and activity level.
4. What does Orijen’s WholePrey™ formula mean?
WholePrey™ is a core philosophy of Orijen. It refers to using whole prey ratios - including meat, organs, and cartilage - to provide naturally occurring nutrients, reducing the need for synthetic supplements and making nutrition more natural and easier to absorb.
5. Can cats or dogs with sensitive digestion or skin eat Orijen?
Many cats and dogs with sensitive digestion or skin have shown improvements after switching to Orijen. However, a gradual transition over 7–10 days is recommended to allow the digestive system to adapt to the high-protein formula. For pets with severe sensitivities or medical conditions, consult a veterinarian before changing their diet.
