Orijen Senior was created specifically to meet the unique dietary needs of older dogs, mimicking nature’s original intention for them to consume. It contains high amounts of protein while being low in carbohydrates.
Dogs are ancestral carnivores who thrive on diets rich in whole animal ingredients such as meat, organs and cartilage from various parts of an animal plus cage-free eggs and wild-caught fish – which provides senior dogs with all of the vital vitamins and minerals required for reaching their biological potential. At ORIJEN we understand this need well enough that our Wholeprey ratios offer exactly this food source to senior dogs to reach their biological potential.
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Biologically Appropriate
As ancestral carnivores, senior dogs require a protein-rich diet to achieve peak nourishment. ORIJEN senior is designed specifically to support healthy weight and joint function in senior dogs by using only quality animal ingredients from fresh meat, raw and/or dehydrated meat, dehydrated fish, cage-free eggs and wholePrey ratios of meat organs and cartilage as natural sources of virtually every nutrient they require – plus our specially developed freeze-dried liver coating ensures superior taste and palatability!**
*All five ingredients used are fresh or raw, representing 85-86% of total meat content (versus 20% in other leading senior food brands).**
Grain-Free
Dogs have evolved as carnivores, depending on a diet rich in whole animal ingredients to achieve peak health. At ORIJEN we use only FRESH or RAW meat, poultry and fish; supplemented with healthy regional fruits, vegetables, botanicals and sea vegetables from your area as well as supplements natural with glucosamine, chondroitin and other joint-supporting ingredients such as glucosamine chondroitin etc; two thirds of all animal ingredients come from this category with WholePrey ratios including fresh free-run chicken/turkey, nest-laid eggs Pacific salmon/Northern walleye as well as gently freeze-dried liver to complete this high protein low glycemic food rich in nutrition while providing flavor!
This delicious recipe has been developed specifically to promote lean muscle mass and weight maintenance in senior dogs. Packed full of fresh or raw cage-free chicken and turkey, wild-caught fish, whole herring, freeze-dried liver for extra crunchiness and freeze-dried liver for raw flavoring, this delectable feast provides all of the nutrition your senior sidekick requires to reach their full biological potential. Specifically designed to meet AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for Maintenance requirements for protein and fat levels this delicious formula also fulfills this goal perfectly!
High in Protein
At least 85% high-quality meat (2/3 fresh or raw, 1/3 gently dehydrated) provides your dog with the necessary protein source to replicate his ancestral diet. All meat ingredients used are regionally sourced and never frozen or preserved with chemical preservatives; additionally, this food includes chelated minerals that can more readily be absorbed by his body.
Food that provides lean muscle growth while remaining within healthy caloric limits helps promote lean body composition and weight. Furthermore, this food offers essential vitamins and minerals, probiotics, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids to promote overall wellness.
ORIJEN food contains WholePrey ratios of fresh, nutrient-dense animal ingredients like organs and bone to provide your dog with complete nutrition. In addition, they use healthy regional fruits, vegetables, and botanicals that naturally contain phytonutrients, B-vitamins, and antioxidants – giving your pet both natural flavor and the essential nutrients required to thrive! Additionally, our food only uses fresh local ingredients from reliable American farmers, guaranteeing the highest quality food products.
Low in Carbohydrates
Senior dogs require a diet low in carbohydrates and high in proteins. ORIJEN Senior offers this by featuring over 85% quality animal ingredients like fresh free-run chicken, turkey and nest-laid eggs from nests as well as wild fish caught by its fisherman partners.
These nutrient-rich meats are combined with an abundance of WholePrey animal ingredients such as organs and bones to provide vital vitamins and minerals your senior dog requires for health. Two thirds of these ingredients are FRESH or RAW; among the first five ingredients are poultry, turkey, chicken liver and wild-caught salmon for maximum protein support to promote lean muscle mass development and achieve weight control.
Low-glycemic fruits and vegetables such as strawberries (like strawberries, blackberries, raspberries or blueberries), oranges, kiwis, apricots, cranberries sweet potatoes or root veggies like celeriac, rutabaga or beets offer essential antioxidants while supporting healthy glucose levels in the blood.
