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Summary
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
1/2
Orijen
Red Meat Grain-Free Dog Dry Food
Dog
Dry
Rating
★★★★★
5.0 / 5
Protein Clarity
High
Animal Protein
High
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Legumes
Red meat
Fish
Free From:
Gluten grains
Grains (gluten-free)
Dairy
Egg
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.
Uses mainly organic mineral sources, which are typically better absorbed.
Is Orijen Red Meat Grain-Free Dog Dry Food dry dog food good?
Orijen Red Meat Grain-Free Dog Dry Food is a dry dog 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, Poultry, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Legumes, Red meat, Fish.
Ingredients Analysis
62 of 62 matched
Prefer
29
Concerned
1
Notice
0
1
Deboned Beef
2
Deboned Wild Boar
3
Deboned Goat
4
Deboned Lamb
5
Lamb Liver
6
Beef Liver
7
Beef Tripe
8
Wild Boar Liver
9
Deboned Mutton
10
Beef Heart
11
Whole Alaska Pollock
12
Deboned Pork
13
Goat Meal
14
Wild Boar Meal
15
Lamb Meal
16
Herring Meal
17
Whole Green Peas
18
Whole Red Lentils
19
Whole Pinto Beans
20
Beef Kidney
21
Pork Liver
22
Whole Chickpeas
23
Whole Green Lentils
24
Whole Navy Beans
25
Beef Meal
26
Whole Yellow Peas
27
Lentil Fiber
28
Natural Pork flavor
29
Pork Kidney
30
Beef Fat
31
Herring Oil
32
Mutton Meal
33
Lamb Tripe
34
Wild Boar Heart
35
Whole Pumpkin
36
Whole Butternut Squash
37
Kale
38
Spinach
39
Mustard Greens
40
Chinese Kale Leaves
41
Radish Greens
42
Whole Carrots
43
Whole Apples
44
Whole Pears
45
Dried Kelp
46
Freeze-dried Beef Liver
47
Freeze-dried Beef Tripe
48
Freeze-dried Lamb Liver
49
Freeze-dried Lamb Tripe
50
Pumpkin Seeds
51
Sunflower Seeds
52
Zinc Proteinate
53
Mixed Tocopherols
54
Chicory Root
55
Turmeric
56
Sarsaparilla Root
57
Marshmallow Root
58
Rose Hips
59
Juniper Berries
60
Dried Lactobaccillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product
61
Dried Bifidobacterium Animalis Fermentation Product
62
Dried Lactobacillus Casei Fermentation Product
Tips
Named animal proteins near the top: Deboned Beef, Deboned Wild Boar are listed early in the ingredient panel.
Ingredients worth checking: Lentil Fiber.
Higher-caution ingredients: Kale have caution notes in the ingredient database.
Possible digestion triggers: Whole Green Peas, Whole Red Lentils, Whole Pinto Beans, and 6 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 Red Meat Grain-Free Dog Dry Food'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
Deboned Beef
Deboned Wild Boar
Deboned Goat
Deboned Lamb
Lamb Liver
Beef Liver
Beef Tripe
Wild Boar Liver
Deboned Mutton
Beef Heart
Whole Alaska Pollock
Deboned Pork
Goat Meal
Wild Boar Meal
Lamb Meal
Herring Meal
Beef Kidney
Pork Liver
Beef Meal
Pork Kidney
Mutton Meal
Lamb Tripe
Wild Boar Heart
Freeze-dried Beef Liver
Freeze-dried Beef Tripe
Freeze-dried Lamb Liver
Freeze-dried Lamb Tripe
Animal Protein
High
High
Animal
94%
Plant
6%
Meat-forward: 94% of the weighted protein in Orijen Red Meat Grain-Free Dog Dry Food 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
Deboned Beef
Deboned Wild Boar
Deboned Goat
Deboned Lamb
Lamb Liver
Beef Liver
Beef Tripe
Wild Boar Liver
Deboned Mutton
Beef Heart
Whole Alaska Pollock
Deboned Pork
Goat Meal
Wild Boar Meal
Lamb Meal
Herring Meal
Beef Kidney
Pork Liver
Beef Meal
Pork Kidney
Mutton Meal
Lamb Tripe
Wild Boar Heart
Freeze-dried Beef Liver
Freeze-dried Beef Tripe
Freeze-dried Lamb Liver
Freeze-dried Lamb Tripe
Plant
Whole Green Peas
Whole Red Lentils
Whole Pinto Beans
Whole Chickpeas
Whole Green Lentils
Whole Navy Beans
Whole Yellow Peas
Pumpkin Seeds
Orijen Red Meat Grain-Free Dog Dry Food dry dog food Review
Orijen Red Meat Grain-Free Dog Dry Food 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, Red meat, Fish.
94% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Poultry, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.
Overall rating: 5 stars, based on transparency, protein source, and macro balance.
Frequently asked questions
Is Orijen Red Meat Grain-Free Dog Dry Food good for dogs?
Yes — rated 5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.
Does Orijen Red Meat Grain-Free Dog Dry Food contain Dairy?
Does Orijen Red Meat Grain-Free Dog Dry Food contain Egg?
Does Orijen Red Meat Grain-Free Dog Dry Food contain Legumes?
Does Orijen Red Meat Grain-Free Dog Dry Food contain Nuts?
Is Orijen Red Meat Grain-Free Dog Dry Food grain-free?
What are the main protein sources in Orijen Red Meat Grain-Free Dog Dry Food?
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