CALORIE CONTENT AND DISTRIBUTION

Metabolizable energy for ORIJEN ADULT is 3900 kcal/kg or 460 kcal per 250ml cup (120g).

Calories in ORIJEN are distributed to support peak health with 38% from protein, 22% from fruits and vegetables, and 40% from fat.
Adult Dog Calories

A BIOLOGICALLY APPROPRIATE CALORIE DISTRIBUTION

There are three sources of calories available to your dog: protein, fat and carbohydrates. While protein and fat are essential for your dog; carbohydrates are not. In fact, dogs require absolutely no carbohydrate in their diet.

Simple carbohydrates from cereal grains such as rice or corn can cause your dog’s blood sugar levels to elevate and fluctuate and when not used for energy, carbohydrates are quickly and easily stored in the body as fat. Indeed, excess carbohydrates are the leading dietary cause of overweight conditions in dogs of all breeds.

By providing more calories from protein and fat, and fewer calories from carbohydrates, ORIJEN provides a calorie distribution that mirrors your dog’s natural diet — promoting a long and happy life by helping reduce the risk of obesity, insulin resistance and diabetes.