Orijen Amazing Grains, Original Dry Dog Food (All Life Stages, Dry)

Ingredients (verbatim, per manufacturer product page): Chicken, turkey, chicken giblets (liver, heart, gizzard), whole herring, salmon, dehydrated chicken, dehydrated chicken liver, oat groats, millet, chicken fat, eggs, flounder, turkey giblets (liver, heart, gizzard), dehydrated herring, dehydrated turkey, dehydrated egg, natural chicken flavor, whole oats, ground whole flaxseed, pollock oil, quinoa seed, chia seed, inulin, vitamin E supplement, whole cranberries, dried kelp, zinc proteinate, salt, mixed tocopherols (preservative),whole pumpkin, whole butternut squash, whole zucchini, whole carrots, whole apples, whole pears, kale, spinach, beet greens, turnip greens, niacin, thiamine mononitrate, calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin, folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement, whole blueberries, copper proteinate, turmeric, sarsaparilla root, althea root, rosehips, juniper berries, dried Bacillus coagulans fermentation product, citric acid (preservative), rosemary extract.

Guaranteed analysis (as fed, per manufacturer): Crude Protein (min) 38.0%, Crude Fat (min) 18.0%, Crude Fiber (max) 4.00%, Moisture (max) 12.0%, Dietary Starch (max.) 18%, Sugars (max.) 1%, DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid) (min.) 0.2%, EPA (Eicosapentaenoic acid) (min.) 0.2%, Calcium (min.) 1.1%, Phosphorus (min.) 1.1%, Vitamin E (min.) 750 IU/kg, Omega-6 fatty acids* (min.) 3.5%, Omega-3 fatty acids* (min.) 0.8%, Taurine* (min.) 0.1%, Glucosamine* (min.) 500 mg/kg, Total Microorganisms* (min) 1 Million CFU/lb. Energy Calorie content (calculated): ME 3920 kcal/kg, 490 kcal per 8 oz cup. Calories distributed to support peak conditioning with 39% from protein, 20% from carbohydrates, and 41% from fat. AAFCO: ORIJEN AMAZING GRAINS™ ORIGINAL DOG FOOD is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages, including growth of large size dogs (70 lb or more as an adult). Chicken is the first ingredient.

Orijen Amazing Grains, Original Dry Dog Food is a grain-inclusive kibble that adds whole grains alongside a majority of animal ingredients from Orijen, formulated by the maker for all life stages. The manufacturer's product page lists Chicken, turkey, chicken giblets (liver, heart, gizzard), whole herring and salmon as the first five ingredients; ingredients are listed by pre cooking weight, so a fresh or raw item can rank above a dried one even when the dried item contributes more nutrition after moisture is removed. The manufacturer's guaranteed analysis lists 38.0% crude protein and 18.0% crude fat on an as fed basis, with 12.0% moisture. The manufacturer states this recipe is made in the United States. The maker's label states the recipe is formulated to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles for all life stages, with a stated exception or inclusion for growth of large size dogs. Dogs who lose interest in a rotation often take it again with a single ingredient freeze dried topper crumbled over the top.

Consolidated from publicly available manufacturer information (link above), compiled Sep 18, 2026. Not tested or evaluated by Sniff and Shift. Not medical advice, verify on current packaging and consult your veterinarian.

Questions about Orijen Amazing Grains, Original Dry Dog Food

What are the first ingredients in Orijen Amazing Grains, Original Dry Dog Food?

As listed on Orijen's product page, the first ingredients are Chicken, turkey, chicken giblets (liver, heart, gizzard). The full list is on the spec sheet above.

How much protein and fat does Orijen Amazing Grains, Original Dry Dog Food have?

Orijen publishes crude protein 38.0% (as-fed min) and crude fat 18.0% (as-fed min), with 3920 kcal/kg. These are the maker's published figures, not our measurements.

Does Orijen publish an AAFCO statement for Orijen Amazing Grains, Original Dry Dog Food?

Orijen states: ORIJEN AMAZING GRAINS™ ORIGINAL DOG FOOD is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages, including growth of large size dogs (70 lb or more as an adult) (per manufacturer).

What kind of food is Orijen Amazing Grains, Original Dry Dog Food?

Orijen lists it as dry kibble, all life stages dog food.

Where do these numbers come from?

Every figure on this page is transcribed from Orijen's own product page, linked in the Source line above. Check the bag for the current label.

Source: Orijen product page (orijenpetfoods.com). Figures are the maker's published values; check the bag for the current label.

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