orijen dog food

Read and learn more about orijen dog food. For more, visit the Dog Health website DoggyDogHealth.com

Q: Is Orijen dog food good for Yorkshire Terrier puppies?
I have a Yorkshire Terrier puppy I’m very concerned of the food that I feed him. As always I want the very best for my dog. Please let me know of any side affects ,or health issues surrounding the Orijen dog food?

A: Orijen is WAY TOO HIGH IN PROTEIN for most dogs especially little dogs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have researched this in depth since my poor dog died of kidney failure due to poor quality dog food!! (this is the only reason I answer these questions … to try and save a dogs life or at least to not let him/her suffer because of bad food)
Fromm Dog Food is Great for dogs and cats …http://www.frommfamily.com/ $42- $45 per 30 lb bag
NO fillers….some good quality grains….NO corn….gluten or by-products or wheatNO BHT, BHA OR ETHOXYQUINNO artificial colors or flavors!!!
ALL human grade food….fruits…veggies and probiotics!! WHOLE fruits and veggies!!!! Just like the kind we get at our grocery stores!MEATS ARE DEBONED BY HAND!!!! NOT BY A MACHINE
check it out you wont regret it ! FROMM 4 STAR product line is the best!!!!!!! FROMM is a 100% holistic dog food. FROMM also has a grain-free option called surf & turf
All meats,fish,fruits and veggies are from local vendors delivered as needed.to maintain freshness

TOTWhttp://www.tasteofthewildpetfood.com/ … has a high protein content (not recommeded for non athletic dogs) Some TOTW choices have lesser amounts of protein.
Taste of the Wild contains Ethoxyquin which is a toxic fish preservative. (TOTW says that the cooking process kills all of it but it scared me away from their product)
around $42 for a 30 lb bag …. its the cheapest 6 star food ..

Remember : You get what you pay for. Keep in mind the top quality foods cost more but you feed less because there are no fillers or
unwanted ingredients. So in the long run you will be saving money with food and vet bills because your dog/cat will be healthier.

http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com/ lots of great dog food choices on this site !!(keep in mind this site rates on high protein and grain free foods)

Here are the best of the best:Fromm, Blue Buffalo, Canidae, Halo, Holistic Blend, Newmans Own Oranics, Wellness,
(all the above mentioned foods have ” ALL LIFE STAGES” formulas)
http://www.best-dog-food-guide.com/
http://www.petfoodratings.net/dogs.html

http://www.dogfoodscoop.com/

Orijen and Welness are great but it is $60 – $80 for a 30 lb bag… high protein as well ..not good for non athletic dogs Orijen is WAY to high in protein for a non working/non-agility dog ..

Fromm Is what my puppy gets it has a lower protein % and great ingredients! 5 outta 6 stars due to lower protein (but most dogs should not have high protein levels …. It makes their kidneys work overtime for no reason)
You can get it online and if you go to the website you can find stores near you .. they wont be at walmarts and the like… they are in feed stores .. Agway..tractor supply stores etc

IF your dog is not going to be a hard working/agility dog all this high protein can do more harm than good in the long run,,, you wont notice it now but it can take its toll on a dogs kidneys as it ages.

http://4healthdogfood.tripod.com/ …
there is also a brand called 4health at the tractor supply store.. it is only $30 for a 35 lb bag.. and it seems to be of good quality. (not as good as the foods mentioned above but it good for the price if you are on a tight budget.)
It is very close in ingredients to the more expensive brandsCheck out the ingredients for yourself… no corn, wheat or soy.A Very good choice if you cant afford Fromm, Wellness, BB, TOTW, etc…etc.
also if you go to http://www.tractorsupply.com you can get a printable $5 off coupon!!
(they have Blue Buffalo, TOTW and 4Health)

GOOD LUCK TO YOU AND YOUR FURRY FRIENDS!!!

Q: Is orijen dog food bad for small dogs?
I have a Maltese, shes aboit a year and a half old now. 7 pounds. I bought orijen dog food because shes a ery picky eater and she also has bad tear stains, so i want to put her on a higher quality food. The bag says nothing about it being only for large breeds, but i am now reading alot about it being too high in protien for small dogs?

Will my dog be okay to eat it? Or should i try something else?

A: if u decide to go with another brand that is also high quality

try Wellness small breed

also natual with no corn by product or fillers
5 star rated brand

that wut i use on my dogs n they never looked better

wellnesspetfood.com use website to get more info and store locater

Q: Is Orijen dog food as good or better than wellness? ?
I just took my dog to the vet and he has a very sensitive system. He has allergies and so she recommended wellness dog food. I went to the local pet store and the owner said that orijen dog food is even better because the ingredients are better and there are no grains. What do you guys think?
I had him on beneful because I had thought that it was a good dog food but because my dog has a sensitive stomach with allergies my vet told me to gradually switch to something of higher quality.

A: I think it depends on what kind of dog you have. Orijen is an excellent food with ingredients that are, possibly, superior to those in Wellness, as the pet store owner suggested. I know that Dogfoodanalysis.com gives Orijen six stars, and some of the Wellness foods also.

However, Orijen’s protein content is higher than Wellness’s. If you have a large-breed dog, that’s a good thing and you might want to go with Orijen. Both my vet and my breeder, however, strongly suggested that I keep my dogs away from food with a protein content higher than 25% (I have border collies, a medium sized breed).

Ultimately, both foods are excellent. If you really want to pick just one, I suggest taking into account your dog’s size and its level of exercise as the best way to determine which food is better.

Q: Did you know that Orijen dog food is actually NOT grain free?
How can a company market a dog food as GRAIN FREE when it is actually not? Orijen has deceivingly listed corn in the ingredients list as “zea mays“…how can that be legal? Corn is a grain.
Wow…thanks for the link to the FAQ…but, the reason I found out about this is because my friend`s dog is allergic to corn and had a major reaction to Orijen. So, I am not sure how they could say that there will be no reaction in dogs who are allergic.
One more thing…if you look up the definition of ZEA MAYS, it says GRAIN…so why would they not just say CORN SILK on the ingredients list, instead?

A: It isnt so much corn being in the food, it is about the ingredient being low quality. Knowing Orijen, the corn they use is high quality. It is a grain option, just like oatmeal or brown rice. As long as its high quality, then there is no need to worry unless you are feeding grain free for allergies or cancer.

Q: Orijen dog food as a high quailty food?
I just bought Orijen dog food today from my vet. I did some research on it, and most people love it, however, some posts have said that it now has citric acid in it (i checked and it does) is this bad for my dog? if so, what is a high quality dog food?

I also want to compete Meeko in agility (hes just started training now) so I needone that is high performance too.

A: It is a high quality. The only issue with citric acid is it has been linked to bloat if wet for breeds that are prone to bloat. Meaning deep narrow chested breeds like danes, dobes, greyhounds etc. Simply don’t wet food.

Q: Does any one buy Orijen dog food in around Toronto?
I’m thinking about switching my Alaskan Malamute Nemo to Orijen and I was wondering if anyone knows where to buy in the Toronto area and how much it usually costs? Thank you so much.

A: Here is the store locator for Orijen in Ontario:

http://www.championpetfoods.com/orijen/storeLocator/OntarioStoreListing.aspx

Q: How much does a bag of orijen dog food cost?
I’m not sure where to get the price online.

A: $60-30 lbs.
$35-15 lbs
$15- 5 lbs

Q: Has anyone used Flint river ranch or Orijen dog food?
If you have do you like it? Is it worth it? I researched it and it has human grade ingredients, what is your take on these 2 dog foods.
Thank you for your answers, they helped!!

A: Flint River’s quality doesn’t even begin to touch on the quality of Orijen. Worlds apart–I found out the hard way.

Orijen is a great dog food, but as it is grain free and high in protein, it really souldn’t be used to a moderately active or innactive dog. A dog that goes on multiple brisk tough walks a day, or runs, and does a lot of play is the best choice for a food like Orijen. Likewise for working dogs with tough jobs and activity.

Flint River gave our dog the soft-serves, along with the rescues we had at the time and our friend’s three dogs. It gave our bulldog horrible rashes in his folds. We’ve never encountered a wheat free, soy free, corn free food that was so horrible. I was really disappointed.

If you are interested in good human grade foods, try anything on the www.dogfoodanalysis.com website that is ranked a 5 or 6 star. Innova, Fromm’s, Wellness, etc. are great choices. If you’re looking for something like FRR that actually works (and in fact is better!), try Innova or Fromm’s. Wellness, I find, is okay, but tends to produce a lot more poop and can be a bit harsh on the system for many dogs. It is a hit or miss type food.

Good luck!!

Q: Orijen dog food good or bad?
I have been feeding my puppy Orijen puppy food for over 3 months now ( she is 7 months old right now) She is thriving on it and have been so pleased with it I recommended it to friends and family. Now it seems after only a few weeks of eating Orijen a friends dog has been diagnosed with kidney problems and my friend is blaming the problem on Orijen. I don’t think that the food was to blame. Her dog is a 7 year old cockapoo. I think Orijen is a great food. Am I wrong?

A: Actually – it may have been a good thing that she switched over to the Orijen as she may have not known until it was too late to save her dog that her dog had kidney problems. Her dog had kidney problems prior to the Orijen – not because of it. My aunt has renal failure – and she never was a protein eater – she is overweight and diabetic, but she used to binge on carb loaded foods. Now as they are doing dialysis and she is trying to get over a pressure wound they want her to eat more protein.

Anyway – my point is that the orijen did not cause it – it made her symptoms flare up, which in the end may have been a good thing because she may not have been aware of her dog’s kidney probelms til it was too late to do anything about it.

Q: Orijen dry dog food good or bad for dogs?
Does anyone think that is food will give my puppy the scoots? Or maybe I should’nt feed a puppy Orijen? Does anyone have other great foods for puppies?

A: I have researched this in depth since my poor dog died of kidney failure due to poor quality dog food!!
Fromm Dog Food is Great for dogs and cats …http://www.frommfamily.com/ $42- $45 per 30 lb bag
NO fillers….some good quality grains….NO corn….gluten or by-products or wheat
ALL human grade food….fruits…veggies and probiotics!!
check it out you wont regret it !

http://www.tasteofthewildpetfood.com/TOTW has a high protein content (not recommeded for non athletic dogs)
Taste of the Wild contains Ethoxyquin which is a toxic fish preservative. (TOTW says that the cooking process kills all of it but it scared me away from their product)
around $42 for a 30 lb bag …. its the cheapest 6 star food ..

http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com/ lots of great dog food choices on this site !!

Orijen and Welness are great but it is $60 – $80 for a 30 lb bag…high protein as well ..not good for non athletic dogs
Fromm Is what my puppy gets it has a lower protein % and great ingredients! 5 outta 6 stars due to lower protein (but most dogs should not have high protein levels …. It makes their kidneys work overtime for no reason)
You can get it online and if you go to the website you can find stores near you .. they wont be at walmarts and the like… they are in feed stores .. Agway..tractor supply stores etc

IF your dog is not going to be a hard working/agility dog all this high protein can do more harm than good in the long run,,, you wont notice it now but it can take its toll on a dogs kidneys as it ages.

there is also a brand called 4health at the tractor supply store.. it is only $30 for a 30 lb bag.. and it seems to be of good quality. (not as good as the foods mentioned above but it good for the price if you are on a tight budget.)

also of you go to http://www.tractorsupply.com you can get a printable $5 off coupon!!
they have tons of low and high end foods there

Q: Do you know where I can buy Orijen Dog Food?
I’ve heard Orijen is a completely grain free dog food and is great for dogs with food intolerances. I have a Westie who seems to be intolerant to most foods, I’ve tried him on. I can’t seem to find any pet shops that sell Orijen.

A: Hello

You can get Orijen at an online pet shop called Mutley & Mog. It is based in the UK. I use them alot and they are really good.

http://www.mutleyandmog.co.uk/dog/dog-food/complete-dry-dog-food/orijen-dog-food/

Q: Is Orijen Dog food good for small dog (Westie)?
I have a one year old Westie, I’m feeding him Innova and he seems losing his hair. Therefore, I’m planning to switch to Orijen. The problem is I heard that Orijen has too much protein and it’s not good for small dog breed.

A: It is highly recommended by the Whole Dog Journal.The high protein is well metabolised by small dogs.Suggest you check thyroid function for the hair loss

Q: Is Orijen dog food sold in the UK/Ireland?
I’ve read on here that it’s one of the best things you can feed a dog. I have a medium sized 7 month old dog. Can anyone help?

A: It is made in Canada, so is most widely available in North America. But I found a link on their website that might help you to purchase it online and have it shipped:

http://www.championpetfoods.com/orijen/storeLocator/internationalonlinestores.aspx

http://www.zooplus.co.uk/

Otherwise, you can try and contact the company through email and see if they can help you out.

Good luck! It is an excellent food, my puppy is on it right now and is doing extremely well.

Q: Is Orijen dog food any good?
I have a 10 month old doberman, I have him on Nutrience Large breed puppy dry food. He never chews his food , just swallows. 50 percent of the time his stool is soft.
Im thinking about Orijen large breed puppy food.
Any body thinks its any good?

A: Yes, Orijen’s one of the better foods out there. When you make the switch, you need to do it gradually, over a period of 7 – 10 days, so your puppy doesn’t get diarrhea.

Q: What is the best dog food out there? Would you say Orijen is the best quality food for dogs? (General dogs)?
I know there isn’t just one good dog food and it all depends how your dog reacts to the food. But is Orijen the best dog food?

A: Maybe but not all dogs can tolerate the high protein. The best food for you dog is one that he can digest easily with no corn, wheat, fillers or by products and has meat and or/meat meal for the first couple of ingredients. Instinct, Evo, & Wellness Core are in the same catagory. Artemis and Fromm are also very good.

Many believe a raw diet is best, followed by a prepared raw diet like Bravo, which you buy frozen.

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