ORIJEN Original Cat is a protein-rich dry cat food crafted with a variety of animal ingredients. This recipe is designed to support cats across life stages and is finished with a freeze-dried coating for an extra burst of flavor. Use it as a complete and balanced daily diet, and transition gradually when switching foods to help your cat adjust.
Key Benefits
- Dry cat food with poultry and fish ingredients
- Freeze-dried coated for added flavor
- Formulated to meet AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages (per retailer listing)
- Metabolizable energy listed as 4,120 kcal/kg and 515 kcal/cup (per retailer listings)
Ingredients
Listed in the order provided by the manufacturer.
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
| Crude Protein (min) |
40.0% |
| Crude Fat (min) |
20.0% |
| Crude Fiber (max) |
3.0% |
| Moisture (max) |
10.0% |
| DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) (min) |
0.2% |
| EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) (min) |
0.2% |
| Calcium (min) |
1.4% |
| Phosphorus (min) |
1.0% |
| Magnesium (max) |
0.1% |
| Taurine (min) |
0.2% |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids (min) |
3.5% |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids (min) |
0.8% |
Calorie Content
Metabolizable Energy is 4,120 kcal/kg (515 kcal per 250 ml/8 oz cup).
Feeding Guidance
Life Stage: All Life Stages
Transition gradually over 5–7 days by mixing increasing amounts of ORIJEN with your cat’s current food. Feed the amount appropriate for your cat’s age, activity level, and body condition, and provide fresh water daily.