Spec card for Orijen Original Dry Dog Food: Dry Kibble, All Life Stages

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

First ingredients as listed by the manufacturer: chicken, turkey, salmon, whole herring, chicken liver, dehydrated chicken, dehydrated turkey, dehydrated chicken liver, dehydrated egg, dehydrated sardine, chicken fat, whole red lentils. Full current list at the manufacturer link, formulas change.

Guaranteed analysis per manufacturer listing: crude protein 38% min, crude fat 18% min, crude fiber 4% max, moisture 12% max. Biologically appropriate, high-protein recipe per the manufacturer.

Consolidated from publicly available manufacturer information (link above), compiled Jul 8, 2026. Not tested or evaluated by Sniff and Shift. Not medical advice, verify on current packaging and consult your veterinarian.

Questions about Orijen Original Dry Dog Food

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

As listed on Orijen's product page, the first ingredients are chicken, turkey, salmon, whole herring, chicken liver. The full list is on the spec sheet above.

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

Orijen publishes crude protein 38% (min) and crude fat 18% min, with 473 kcal/cup (3940 kcal/kg). These are the maker's published figures, not our measurements.

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

Orijen states: Formulated to meet AAFCO all life stages levels, see label

What kind of food is Orijen 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), and the maker's supporting page. Figures are the maker's published values; check the bag for the current label.

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