ORIJEN PUPPY LARGE

INGREDIENTS WE LOVE FROM PEOPLE WE TRUST

Deboned chicken, deboned turkey, flounder, whole eggs, whole atlantic mackerel, chicken liver, turkey liver, chicken heart, turkey heart, whole atlantic herring, dehydrated chicken, dehydrated turkey, dehydrated mackerel, dehydrated chicken liver, whole dehydrated egg, whole red lentils, whole pinto beans, whole green peas, chicken necks, chicken kidney, lentil fiber, whole green lentils, whole navy beans, natural chicken flavor, whole chickpeas, pollock oil, chicken fat, dried pumpkin, ground chicken bone, chicken cartilage, whole pumpkin, whole butternut squash, mixed tocopherols (preservative), sea salt, freeze-dried chicken liver, dried kelp, zinc proteinate, kale, spinach, mustard greens, collard greens, turnip greens, whole carrots, whole apples, whole pears, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, copper proteinate, chicory root, turmeric, sarsaparilla root, althea root, rosehips, juniper berries, dried lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product, dried lactobacillus casei fermentation product.

NOURISH AS NATURE INTENDED

Your puppy shares his eating anatomy with the gray wolf – which means he’s evolved for a diet rich and varied in fresh meat, protein and fat – not highly processed carbohydrates and starches.

• Guaranteed Analysis
  DESIGNED TO MIRROR MOTHER NATURE

  Crude protein (min.)	38 %
  Crude fat (min.)	16 %
  Crude fiber (max.)	6 %
  Moisture (max.)	12 %
  DHA (min.)	0.2 %
  EPA (min.)	0.2 %
  Calcium (min.)	1.2 %
  Phosphorus (min.)	1.0 %
  Omega-6 fatty acids* (min.)	3 %
  Omega-3 fatty acids* (min.)	0.8 %
  Glucosamine* (min.)	600 mg/kg
  Chondroitin sulfate* (min.)	600 mg/kg
  Total Microorganisms* (min.) (Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium animalis, Lactobacillus casei)	100MM CFU/lb

  *Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.

• Vitamins & Minerals
  COMPLETE, BALANCED, NATURAL

  ORIJEN foods mirror the natural diet, incorporating meat, organs, cartilage and bones in ratios that deliver nutrients naturally and limit supplementation to zinc.

  Vitamins

  Vitamin A	15.0 kIU/kg
  Vitamin D3	1,000 IU/kg
  Vitamin E	170 IU/kg
  Thiamine (B1)	20.0 mg/kg
  Riboflavin (B2)	25.0 mg/kg
  Pan. Acid (B5)	25.0 mg/kg
  Niacin (B3)	110 mg/kg
  Pyridoxine (B6)	20.0 mg/kg
  Folic Acid	2.50 mg/kg
  Vitamin B12	0.11 mg/kg
  Choline	2,150 mg/kg

  Minerals

  Potassium	0.90 %
  Sodium	0.30 %
  Chloride	0.50 %
  Iron	115 mg/kg
  Copper	20.0 mg/kg
  Manganese	12.0 mg/kg
  Magnesium	0.10 %
  Zinc	220 mg/kg
  Iodine	2.00 mg/kg
  Selenium	1.00 mg/kg

• Amino Acids
  100% NATURAL SOURCE

  In nature, dogs and wolves meet their nutritional needs naturally by consuming whole prey animals and whole fish. Similarly, ORIJEN provides essential amino acids from natural and highly bio-available sources.

  Arginine	2.49 %
  Histidine	1.05 %
  Isoleucine	1.72 %
  Leucine	2.89 %
  Lysine	2.89 %
  Methionine	0.86 %
  Phenylalanine	1.67 %
  Threonine	1.58 %
  Tryptophan	0.42 %
  Valine	1.96 %
  Cystine	0.37 %

• Botanical Inclusions
  MIRROR THE INSTINCT TO FORAGE FOR GRASSES AND WEEDS

  Botanicals mimic the natural diet, acting as tonics and builders to strengthen organs, aid digestion and eliminate toxins by stimulating physiological processes, like cleansing the liver.

  Chicory Root	200 mg/kg
  Turmeric	200 mg/kg
  Sarsaparilla Root	150 mg/kg
  Althea (Marshmallow) Root	150 mg/kg
  Rosehips	150 mg/kg
  Juniper Berries	150 mg/kg

MEAT AND PROTEIN RICH
Made with 85% premium meat ingredients, ORIJEN Puppy features a richly nourishing and Biologically Appropriate protein level of 38% to closely replicate your puppy’s natural diet.

RICH IN ANIMAL FAT
To fuel optimum growth and development, all puppies require richly nourishing animal fats. That’s why ORIJEN Puppy features naturally occurring non-rendered fats from our unmatched fresh poultry, fish and egg ingredients.

DHA AND EPA FROM FRESH FISH
Fresh saltwater fish are a Biologically Appropriate source of DHA and EPA, which are essential for your puppy’s developing immune and nervous systems. DHA and EPA are not available from plant sources, such as flax, coconut or sunflower.

GLUCOSAMINE & CHONDROITIN
ORIJEN’s fresh poultry, meats and fish provide a rich and natural source of glucosamine and chondroitin, so no synthetic sources are added to ORIJEN foods.

YOUR PUPPY IS UNIQUE

Your large puppy is unique and his feeding requirements will vary with his environment, age and activity.

That’s why we suggest starting with the guides below, and then monitoring his weight and adjusting portions as needed. Feed twice daily and remember always to keep fresh, clean water available.

† Use a standard 8-ounce measuring cup. Serve dry or lightly moistened. See your veterinarian regularly. To help maintain freshness, we recommend sealing the bag tightly and storing it in a cool, dry location.

ORIJEN Puppy Large Breed is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages, including for growth of large size dogs (70 lb or more as an adult).

CALORIE DISTRIBUTION

ORIJEN provides more calories from protein and fat and fewer from carbohydrates, providing a calorie distribution that mirrors a natural puppy diet.

Metabolizable energy is 3940 kcal/kg (449 kcal per 8oz. cup) with 39% from protein, 20% from vegetables and fruits and 41% from fat.

OUR BIOLOGICALLY APPROPRIATE PHILOSOPHY

The grey wolf is the ancestor and closest relative of all domestic dogs. While years of breeding have produced hundreds of ‘different looking wolves’, the internal workings of wolves and dogs remain unchanged so it’s no surprise that their food requirements remain the same too. Our 5 Biologically Appropriate principles are simple and mirror the freshness and variety of meats that dogs are evolved to eat.

• RICH IN MEAT (85%) AND PROTEIN (38%)

  All puppies have sharp teeth and a body designed to metabolize protein and fat from meat. ORIJEN is designed to nourish your puppy according to his evolutionary and biological needs.

  • 85% meat (2/3 fresh or raw and 1/3 gently dehydrated)
  • 38% richly nourishing meat protein
  • 100% of meat ingredients sourced from federally inspected facilities that only accept animals meant for human consumption prior to inclusion in our foods.
  • NO rendered chicken, turkey or other meat meals
  • NO plant proteins extracts or concentrates (potato or pea protein)
  • NO tapioca, potato, rice
  • NO glutens or grains

• UNMATCHED FRESH MEAT INCLUSIONS (2/3)

  Fresh meats are the foundation of award-winning ORIJEN foods.

  • 2/3 of the meats are fresh or raw, supplying your puppy with essential nutrients in their most natural and nourishing form.
  • 1/3 of meats are dehydrated at low temperature for a concentrated source of nourishing protein that cannot be supplied by fresh meats alone.
  • ORIJEN is free of rendered chicken or turkey meals, which are replaced with dehydrated chicken and turkey.

• AN ABUNDANT VARIETY OF MEATS (6)

  In nature, puppies benefit from an assortment of meats. This variety is often lost in conventional puppy foods which typically feature a single animal ingredient such as chicken or lamb that is highly processed and seldom fresh.

  That’s why award-winning ORIJEN Puppy Large features a rich diversity of fresh meats in Biologically Appropriate WholePrey ratios to nourish your large breed puppy’s peak growth and development:

  • Fresh free-run chicken from Kentucky farms
  • Fresh free-run turkey from Indiana farms
  • Fresh and whole nest-laid eggs from Kentucky farms
  • Fresh, whole yellowtail flounder, Atlantic mackerel and Atlantic herring wild-caught from New England’s Atlantic waters

• WHOLEPREY MEAT RATIOS

  Mother Nature matched the nutrients in whole prey animals to perfectly meet a carnivore’s dietary needs since predatory animals like wolves and wildcats, consume the whole animal.

  WholePrey represents the evolution of ORIJEN foods, incorporating fresh meat, organ, cartilage and bones in ratios that mirror nature and eliminate the need for long lists of synthetic supplements.

  The WholePrey diet is a nutritional treasure:

  • Meat – essential for protein and fat as well as Vitamins A, B, D and K, copper, chromium, folic acid, iron, magnesium, potassium, selenium and zinc.
  • Organs – packed with virtually every nutrient your puppy needs to thrive including vitamins, minerals, healthy fats and amino acids.
  • Edible Bone – a rich source of minerals including calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and potassium in natural form your puppy’s body can easily absorb.

• FRESH FRUIT AND VEGETABLES (20%)

  While dogs (and puppies) have no nutritional requirement for carbohydrates, some puppy foods still contain large amounts of potato and tapioca.

  Biologically Appropriate ORIJEN Puppy Large is a protein-rich food featuring only fresh fruits and vegetables which release sugar slowly, dramatically reducing the potential for fat storage.