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Summary
Nutrition
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
Orijen
Regional Red
Cat
Dry
Rating
★★★★★
5.0 / 5
Protein Clarity
High
Animal Protein
High
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Egg
Legumes
Red meat
Fish
Free From:
Gluten grains
Grains (gluten-free)
Dairy
Nuts
Poultry
Shellfish
Unknown Meal
Pros
Uses clearly named animal protein sources for better transparency.
Contains organ meats that provide natural vitamins and minerals.
Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.
Is Orijen Regional Red dry cat food good?
Orijen Regional Red is a dry cat food rated 5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. The recipe lists most animal ingredients by name and features real muscle meat as a primary protein source. This recipe is free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Nuts, Poultry, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Egg, Legumes, Red meat, Fish.
Nutrition Breakdown
Dry Matter
As Fed
Protein
44%
Fat
22%
Est. Carbs
19%
Fiber
3.3%
Ash
10.6%
Moisture (10%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.
Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.
Tips
Protein is High (44% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This is generally more aligned with cats' higher protein needs than lower-protein recipes, assuming the food is complete for the cat's life stage.
References
Fat is Super High (22% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This is very energy-dense; cats with pancreatitis, digestive disease, or weight concerns need case-specific veterinary guidance.
References
Ingredients Analysis
56 of 56 matched
Prefer
26
Concerned
3
Notice
0
1
Fresh Angus Beef
2
Fresh Wild Boar
3
Fresh Bison
4
Fresh Romney Lamb
5
Fresh Yorkshire Pork
6
Fresh Beef Liver
7
Fresh Pork Liver
8
Fresh Lamb Liver
9
Fresh Beef Tripe
10
Fresh Whole Sardines
11
Fresh Whole Eggs
12
Lamb Meal
13
Beef Meal
14
Dehydrated Whole Herring
15
Dehydrated Whole Sardines
16
Dehydrated Lamb
17
Beef Fat
18
Pork Fat
19
Red Lentils
20
Green Lentils
21
Lentil Fiber
22
Chickpeas
23
Yellow Peas
24
Pinto Beans
25
Fresh Pork Liver
26
Fresh Lamb Liver
27
Dehydrated Alaska Cod
28
Herring Oil
29
Lamb Liver
30
Dehydrated Beef Cartilage
31
Alfalfa
32
Freeze-dried Beef Liver
33
Freeze-dried Beef Tripe
34
Freeze-dried Lamb Tripe
35
Fresh Pumpkin
36
Fresh Squash
37
Fresh Zucchini
38
Fresh Parsnips
39
Fresh Carrots
40
Fresh Apples
41
Fresh Bartlett Pears
42
Fresh Cranberries
43
Fresh Spinach
44
Fresh Beets
45
Fresh Turnip Greens
46
Kelp
47
Cranberries
48
Blueberries
49
Saskatoon Berries
50
Chicory Root
51
Turmeric
52
Milk Thistle
53
Burdock Root
54
Lavender
55
Marshmallow Root
56
Rose Hips
Tips
Named animal proteins near the top: Fresh Angus Beef, Fresh Wild Boar are listed early in the ingredient panel.
Ingredients worth checking: Lentil Fiber, Fresh Beets, Lavender.
Possible digestion triggers: Red Lentils, Green Lentils, Lentil Fiber, and 3 more have digestion notes; watch tolerance if your pet has a sensitive stomach.
Protein Analysis
How this recipe earned its protein scores.
Protein Clarity
High
High
Named
100%
Strong clarity: 100% of Orijen Regional Red's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named (like chicken or salmon). Only 0% use vague terms such as "meat meal" and 0% are by-products. Named protein ingredients let you verify the source and check for allergens.
Contributing ingredients
Named
Fresh Angus Beef
Fresh Wild Boar
Fresh Bison
Fresh Romney Lamb
Fresh Yorkshire Pork
Fresh Beef Liver
Fresh Pork Liver
Fresh Lamb Liver
Fresh Beef Tripe
Fresh Whole Sardines
Fresh Whole Eggs
Lamb Meal
Beef Meal
Dehydrated Whole Herring
Dehydrated Whole Sardines
Dehydrated Lamb
Fresh Pork Liver
Fresh Lamb Liver
Dehydrated Alaska Cod
Lamb Liver
Dehydrated Beef Cartilage
Freeze-dried Beef Liver
Freeze-dried Beef Tripe
Freeze-dried Lamb Tripe
Animal Protein
High
High
Animal
95%
Plant
5%
Meat-forward: 95% of the weighted protein in Orijen Regional Red comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (5% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Fresh Angus Beef
Fresh Wild Boar
Fresh Bison
Fresh Romney Lamb
Fresh Yorkshire Pork
Fresh Beef Liver
Fresh Pork Liver
Fresh Lamb Liver
Fresh Beef Tripe
Fresh Whole Sardines
Fresh Whole Eggs
Lamb Meal
Beef Meal
Dehydrated Whole Herring
Dehydrated Whole Sardines
Dehydrated Lamb
Fresh Pork Liver
Fresh Lamb Liver
Dehydrated Alaska Cod
Lamb Liver
Dehydrated Beef Cartilage
Freeze-dried Beef Liver
Freeze-dried Beef Tripe
Freeze-dried Lamb Tripe
Plant
Red Lentils
Green Lentils
Chickpeas
Yellow Peas
Pinto Beans
Alfalfa
Orijen Regional Red dry cat food Review
Orijen Regional Red is a strong choice — rated 5 stars with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. A confident pick when the ingredient panel matches your pet's needs.
Best for
Owners who want clearly named protein sources
Pets avoiding gluten grains
Pets that thrive on muscle-meat protein
Avoid if
Your pet is allergic to eggs
You're avoiding legumes
Key takeaways
Named animal proteins make up 100% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.
Contains common allergens: Egg, Legumes, Red meat, Fish.
On a dry-matter basis: 44% protein, 22% fat, 19% estimated carbohydrates.
95% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Nuts, Poultry, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.
Frequently asked questions
Is Orijen Regional Red good for cats?
Yes — rated 5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.
Does Orijen Regional Red contain Dairy?
Does Orijen Regional Red contain Egg?
Does Orijen Regional Red contain Legumes?
Does Orijen Regional Red contain Nuts?
Is Orijen Regional Red grain-free?
What are the main protein sources in Orijen Regional Red?
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