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Brand / Philosophy: Part of Orijenโs โBiologically Appropriateโขโ line. The idea is to mimic the natural diet of dogsโlots of fresh or raw animal ingredients, whole prey (meaning fish flesh + organs + bone), limited carbohydrates, no unnecessary fillers.ย
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Applies To: All breeds, all life stages (puppy, adult, senior).ย
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Key Ingredients / Composition
Here are the main components, with some nutritional details:
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Fish sources (โ 85%): Whole fish including wild-caught pilchard, mackerel, hake, flounder, rockfish, sole. Many of these are โfreshโ or โrawโ (flash frozen at peak freshness), plus a portion is gently dried.ย
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WholePrey: It includes not just flesh but fish organs, cartilage, bone. This helps naturally supply vitamins, minerals and nutrients without heavy synthetic supplementation.
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Freeze-dried liver coating: For extra taste and nutritional value.
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Carbs & extras: Low-glycemic carbohydrates (from fruits, vegetables, legumes), greens, etc. Also botanicals, vegetables like pumpkin, squash, berries, etc., to support digestion, antioxidants.ย
๐ Nutritional / Guaranteed Analysis
Based on sources (Indian distributors, Orijenโs global site, etc.):
| Component |
Typical Value* |
| Crude Protein (min) |
~ 38%ย |
| Crude Fat (min) |
~ 18%ย |
| Crude Fibre (max) |
~ 5%ย |
| Moisture (max) |
~ 12% |
| Calcium / Phosphorus & others |
Often calcium ~1.5%, phosphorus ~1.1% in some analysesย |
*Values may vary slightly by batch or region. Always check bag label for your region.
๐ Benefits
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High quality protein: Fish is considered a high biologically valuable source of protein; multiple fish species help balance amino acids.
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Rich in Omega-3 fatty acids (EPA & DHA): Good for skin, coat, brain health, reducing inflammation.
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WholePrey approach: Offers naturally occurring vitamins, minerals (like calcium, phosphorus, etc.) from bone & organs, often considered superior to heavy supplementation.
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Grain-free / Low glycemic carbs: Helps with dogs that have grain allergies or sensitivities; also reduces risk of spikes in blood sugar.
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Flavor & palatability: Freeze-dried liver, multiple fish kinds, whole fishโmany dogs like this.