ORIJEN KITTEN DRY FOOD (ALL BREEDS)

1. High Animal-Ingredient Content

   • Around 90% of the ingredients (by unprocessed weight) are animal sources: chicken, turkey, salmon, and whole herring are common. 

   • The first 5 ingredients are always fresh or raw poultry/fish. Fresh = refrigerated preservation; raw = frozen at peak freshness. 

2. WholePrey Composition

   • Includes muscle meat, organs, bone to supply natural vitamins, minerals, fats in the proportions close to what prey would deliver. 

3. Brain & Cognitive Development

   • Naturally occurring DHA and EPA (omega-3 fatty acids) come from sources like whole salmon, whole herring, whole mackerel, pollock oil. These support brain development in kittens.

4. Digestive Support

   • Contains pre- and probiotics, natural fibers (from things like pumpkin, apples, pears, etc.), to help digestive health. 

5. Smaller Kibble Size

   • The kibble is specially sized for kittens (smaller mouth, growing teeth) to help chewing & eating. 

6. Grain-Free Formula

   • It does not include grains like wheat, corn, or soy. 

7. Fresh/Raw Ingredient Preservation

   • Fresh ingredients are preserved via refrigeration; raw ingredients are frozen at their peak freshness. This aims to preserve nutritional value. 

Nutritional & Analytical Info

Here are typical values and what they mean for a growing kitten:

Benefits for Kittens

• Supports healthy growth (muscles, bones) with high proportion of quality animal protein.

• Helps brain & cognitive development via omega-3s (DHA/EPA).

• Encourages good digestion and gut health (prebiotics, smaller kibble, digestive-friendly fibers).

• Kibble size & texture adapted for kittens, making eating easier.

• High palatability: fresh/raw meats, WholePrey parts enhance taste and aroma.

• Grain-free reduces risk of certain sensitivities (though not all cats are sensitive to grains).

Considerations / Things to Watch

• Because it's a high-protein, nutrient-dense food, feeding amounts must be carefully managed so kittens don’t overeat, become overweight.

• Transitioning diet gradually is helpful, to prevent digestive upset.

• Even though grain-free, check with vet especially if your kitten has specific allergies or dietary needs.

• Cost is more premium due to high quality of ingredients.