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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:
Legumes
Poultry
Fish
Free From:
Gluten grains
Grains (gluten-free)
Dairy
Egg
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, Egg, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains 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
17
Concerned
3
Notice
0
1
Fresh Chicken
2
Raw Turkey
3
Raw Whole Herring
4
Raw Whole Mackerel
5
Fresh Chicken Liver
6
Fresh Turkey Giblets
7
Fresh Whole Hake
8
Fresh Whole Flounder
9
Fresh Whole Rockfish
10
Fresh Whole Sole
11
Fresh Whole Sardines
12
Dehydrated Chicken
13
Dehydrated Turkey
14
Dehydrated Mackerel
15
Dehydrated Herring
16
Dehydrated Pollock
17
Whole Red Lentils
18
Whole Pinto Beans
19
Whole Green Lentils
20
Whole Chickpeas
21
Lentil Fiber
22
Whole Navy Beans
23
Pea Starch
24
Ground Sunflower Seed
25
Chicken Fat
26
Whole Pumpkin
27
Whole Butternut Squash
28
Whole Zucchini
29
Whole Apples
30
Whole Pears
31
Fresh Whole Cranberries
32
Fresh Whole Blueberries
33
Whole Saskatoon Berries
34
Burdock Root
35
Lavender
36
Marshmallow Root
37
Rosehips
38
Turmeric
39
Milk Thistle
Tips
Named animal proteins near the top: Fresh Chicken, Raw Turkey are listed early in the ingredient panel.
Ingredients worth checking: Lentil Fiber, Pea Starch, 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 Whole Herring
Raw Whole Mackerel
Fresh Chicken Liver
Fresh Turkey Giblets
Fresh Whole Hake
Fresh Whole Flounder
Fresh Whole Rockfish
Fresh Whole Sole
Fresh Whole Sardines
Dehydrated Chicken
Dehydrated Turkey
Dehydrated Mackerel
Dehydrated Herring
Dehydrated Pollock
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 Whole Herring
Raw Whole Mackerel
Fresh Chicken Liver
Fresh Turkey Giblets
Fresh Whole Hake
Fresh Whole Flounder
Fresh Whole Rockfish
Fresh Whole Sole
Fresh Whole Sardines
Dehydrated Chicken
Dehydrated Turkey
Dehydrated Mackerel
Dehydrated Herring
Dehydrated Pollock
Plant
Whole Red Lentils
Whole Pinto Beans
Whole Green Lentils
Whole Chickpeas
Whole Navy Beans
Pea Starch
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
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: 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, Egg, 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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