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Summary
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
1/2
Orijen
Puppy
Dog
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 Puppy dry dog food good?
Orijen Puppy 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, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Egg, Legumes, Poultry, Fish.
Ingredients Analysis
44 of 44 matched
Prefer
15
Concerned
3
Notice
0
1
Fresh Chicken
2
Raw Turkey
3
Chicken Liver
4
Chicken Heart
5
Raw Whole Herring
6
Raw Whole Hake
7
Fresh Eggs
8
Dehydrated Chicken
9
Dehydrated Turkey
10
Dehydrated Mackerel
11
Dehydrated Sardine
12
Dehydrated Herring
13
Chicken Fat
14
Whole Red Lentils
15
Whole Peas
16
Whole Green Lentils
17
Whole Chickpeas
18
Lentil Fibre
19
Whole Pinto Beans
20
Whole Navy Beans
21
Raw Turkey Liver
22
Pollock Oil
23
Pea Starch
24
Dried Kelp
25
Fresh Whole Pumpkin
26
Fresh Whole Butternut Squash
27
Fresh Whole Zucchini
28
Fresh Whole Carrots
29
Fresh Whole Apples
30
Fresh Whole Pears
31
Dried Chicory Root
32
Fresh Kale
33
Fresh Spinach
34
Fresh Beet Greens
35
Fresh Turnip Greens
36
Whole Cranberries
37
Whole Blueberries
38
Whole Saskatoon Berries
39
Turmeric
40
Milk Thistle
41
Burdock Root
42
Lavender
43
Marshmallow Root
44
Rosehips
Tips
Named animal proteins near the top: Fresh Chicken, Raw Turkey are listed early in the ingredient panel.
Ingredients worth checking: Lentil Fibre, Pea Starch, Lavender.
Higher-caution ingredients: Fresh Kale have caution notes in the ingredient database.
Possible digestion triggers: Whole Red Lentils, Whole Peas, Whole Green Lentils, and 4 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 Puppy'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
Chicken Liver
Chicken Heart
Raw Whole Herring
Raw Whole Hake
Fresh Eggs
Dehydrated Chicken
Dehydrated Turkey
Dehydrated Mackerel
Dehydrated Sardine
Dehydrated Herring
Raw Turkey Liver
Animal Protein
High
High
Animal
93%
Plant
7%
Meat-forward: 93% of the weighted protein in Orijen Puppy comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (7% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Fresh Chicken
Raw Turkey
Chicken Liver
Chicken Heart
Raw Whole Herring
Raw Whole Hake
Fresh Eggs
Dehydrated Chicken
Dehydrated Turkey
Dehydrated Mackerel
Dehydrated Sardine
Dehydrated Herring
Raw Turkey Liver
Plant
Whole Red Lentils
Whole Peas
Whole Green Lentils
Whole Chickpeas
Whole Pinto Beans
Whole Navy Beans
Pea Starch
Orijen Puppy dry dog food Review
Orijen Puppy 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.
93% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.
Overall rating: 5 stars, based on transparency, protein source, and macro balance.
Frequently asked questions
Is Orijen Puppy good for dogs?
Yes — rated 5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.
Does Orijen Puppy contain Dairy?
Does Orijen Puppy contain Egg?
Does Orijen Puppy contain Legumes?
Does Orijen Puppy contain Nuts?
Is Orijen Puppy grain-free?
What are the main protein sources in Orijen Puppy?
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