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Summary
Nutrition
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
Orijen
Kitten
Cat
Dry
Rating
★★★★★
5.0 / 5
Protein Clarity
High
Animal Protein
High
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Egg
Legumes
Poultry
Fish
Free From:
Gluten grains
Grains (gluten-free)
Dairy
Nuts
Red meat
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 Kitten dry cat food good?
Orijen Kitten 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, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Egg, Legumes, Poultry, Fish.
Nutrition Breakdown
Dry Matter
As Fed
Protein
44%
Fat
22%
Est. Carbs
20%
Fiber
3.3%
Ash
10%
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
39 of 39 matched
Prefer
14
Concerned
2
Notice
0
1
Fresh Chicken
2
Raw Turkey
3
Raw Salmon
4
Raw Whole Herring
5
Fresh Chicken Giblets
6
Raw Whole Hake
7
Fresh Eggs
8
Dehydrated Chicken
9
Dehydrated Turkey
10
Dehydrated Herring
11
Dehydrated Chicken Liver
12
Dehydrated Egg
13
Whole Red Lentils
14
Whole Pinto Beans
15
Whole Green Lentils
16
Whole Chickpeas
17
Lentil Fiber
18
Whole Peas
19
Chicken Fat
20
Pollock Oil
21
Whole Apples
22
Whole Carrots
23
Whole Pears
24
Whole Zucchini
25
Dried Kelp
26
Fresh Pumpkin
27
Fresh Butternut Squash
28
Spinach
29
Mustard Greens
30
Turnip Greens
31
Whole Cranberries
32
Whole Blueberries
33
Whole Saskatoon Berries
34
Turmeric
35
Milk Thistle
36
Burdock Root
37
Lavender
38
Marshmallow Root
39
Rosehips
Tips
Named animal proteins near the top: Fresh Chicken, Raw Turkey are listed early in the ingredient panel.
Ingredients worth checking: Lentil Fiber, Lavender.
Possible digestion triggers: Whole Red Lentils, Whole Pinto Beans, Whole Green Lentils, 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 Kitten'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 Chicken
Raw Turkey
Raw Salmon
Raw Whole Herring
Fresh Chicken Giblets
Raw Whole Hake
Fresh Eggs
Dehydrated Chicken
Dehydrated Turkey
Dehydrated Herring
Dehydrated Chicken Liver
Dehydrated Egg
Animal Protein
High
High
Animal
94%
Plant
6%
Meat-forward: 94% of the weighted protein in Orijen Kitten comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (6% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Fresh Chicken
Raw Turkey
Raw Salmon
Raw Whole Herring
Fresh Chicken Giblets
Raw Whole Hake
Fresh Eggs
Dehydrated Chicken
Dehydrated Turkey
Dehydrated Herring
Dehydrated Chicken Liver
Dehydrated Egg
Plant
Whole Red Lentils
Whole Pinto Beans
Whole Green Lentils
Whole Chickpeas
Whole Peas
Orijen Kitten dry cat food Review
Orijen Kitten 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, Poultry, Fish.
On a dry-matter basis: 44% protein, 22% fat, 20% estimated carbohydrates.
94% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.
Frequently asked questions
Is Orijen Kitten good for cats?
Yes — rated 5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.
Does Orijen Kitten contain Dairy?
Does Orijen Kitten contain Egg?
Does Orijen Kitten contain Legumes?
Does Orijen Kitten contain Nuts?
Is Orijen Kitten grain-free?
What are the main protein sources in Orijen Kitten?
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