ORIJEN High in Meat Protein

From Dachshunds to Dalmatians, domestic dogs all carry the same DNA patterns and share a single evolutionary origin: the gray wolf.

Just like their wild cousins, our companion pets are carnivores. They’re equipped with sharp teeth designed for ripping & tearing meat and with short digestive tracts that metabolize animal proteins well.

Satisfying the needs of evolved diets
Not only are the meat concentrations in ORIJEN high, mirroring the natural diet of your pet, but the protein levels in ORIJEN are also naturally higher than those of conventional pet foods.

Proteins verses carbohydrates
In dry dog & cat foods, as protein levels increase, carbohydrate levels decrease, which is good for your dog or cat.

That’s why every protein-rich bag of ORIJEN pet food is also low in carbohydrates. Moreover unlike carbohydrates which are nothing more than non-essential sugars, protein is essential for the health and vitality of your dog or cat.

Can my dog or cat have too much protein?
A common myth is that too much protein may cause problems for your dog or cat. This myth has been roundly debunked by modern science – but, given that protein-rich foods are not budget-friendly for pet food makers, it’s no surprise that this myth has been perpetuated as it gives conventional manufacturers an excuse to keep their production costs lower.

The truth is that dogs and cats are carnivores with an evolutionary adaptation for an almost exclusively meat based diet, a extra protein is either metabolized for energy, or removed from the body naturally.

In addition while protein is essential and cannot be oversupplied, your dog or cat has absolutely no requirement for carbohydrate.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ‘MYTHS OF HIGH PROTEIN’, PLEASE SEE OUR WHITE PAPER OR CLICK ON THE STUDIES BELOW.

» Myths of High Protein (113KB)
» Effects of High Protein on Renal Function (120KB)
» High Protein in Cat Foods (364KB)
» High Protein and Large Breed Study (708KB)