Spec card for Orijen Senior Dry Dog Food: Dry Kibble, Senior

Orijen Senior Dry Dog Food (Senior, Dry)

Ingredients (verbatim, per manufacturer product page): Chicken, turkey, salmon, whole herring, chicken liver, dehydrated chicken, dehydrated sardine, dehydrated chicken liver, dehydrated egg, whole red lentils, whole pinto beans, whole navy beans, whole green lentils, whole chickpeas, whole peas, dried apple pomace, turkey giblets (liver, heart, gizzard), eggs, dehydrated turkey, natural chicken flavor, dehydrated pumpkin, pollock oil, chicken fat, lentil fiber, chicken heart, vitamin E supplement, whole pumpkin, whole butternut squash, collard greens, whole apples, whole pears, whole cranberries, dried kelp, zinc proteinate, mixed tocopherols (preservative), niacin, thiamine mononitrate, calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin, folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement, copper proteinate, dried Bacillus coagulans fermentation product, dried chicory root, turmeric, sarsaparilla root, althea root, rosehips, juniper berries, citric acid (preservative), rosemary extract.

Guaranteed analysis (as fed, per manufacturer): Crude Protein (min) 38.0%, Crude Fat (min) 15.0%, Crude Fiber (max) 8.00%, Moisture (max) 12.0%, Dietary Starch (max.) 17%, Sugars (max.) 1.3%, DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) (min.) 0.2%, EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) (min.) 0.2%, Calcium (min.) 1.3%, Phosphorus (min.) 0.9%, Vitamin E (min.) 750 IU/kg, Omega-6 fatty acids* (min.) 3%, Omega-3 fatty acids* (min.) 0.8%, Glucosamine* (min.) 600 mg/kg, Total Microorganisms* (min) 1 Million CFU/lb. Energy Metabolizable energy is 3710 kcal/kg (427 kcal per 8oz. cup) with 41% from protein, 23% from carbohydrates, and 36% from fat. AAFCO: ORIJEN Senior Dog Food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance. Chicken is the first ingredient.

Orijen Senior Dry Dog Food is a dry kibble from Orijen, formulated by the maker for senior dogs. The manufacturer's product page lists Chicken, turkey, salmon, whole herring and chicken liver 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 15.0% 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 senior dogs. Whatever food ends up in the bowl, a single ingredient freeze dried topper is a way to add interest without changing the diet, which is what Sniff and Shift makes in Malvern, Pennsylvania.

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 Senior Dry Dog Food

What are the first ingredients in Orijen Senior 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 Senior Dry Dog Food have?

Orijen publishes crude protein 38.0% (as-fed min) and crude fat 15.0% (as-fed min), with 3710 kcal/kg (427 kcal/cup). These are the maker's published figures, not our measurements.

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

Orijen states: ORIJEN Senior Dog Food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance (per manufacturer).

What kind of food is Orijen Senior Dry Dog Food?

Orijen lists it as dry kibble, senior 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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