ORIJEN Kitten
BIOLOGICALLY APPROPRIATE | FOR ALL LIFE STAGES
ORIJEN™ Kitten diet is specially formulated to give your kitten the nutrients they need to grow and properly develop. Packed with 90%* animal ingredients like free-run** chicken and turkey and wild-caught salmon and whole herring, it helps support muscle development in your growing kitten.
It also contains 16 animal ingredients, including WholePrey ingredients like poultry, fish, organs and bone, the most succulent and nourishing parts of the prey. This diet helps support your kitten's brain development and cognitive function with naturally occurring DHA and EPA from salmon, whole herring, and pollock oil. Your kitten will thrive when you feed them the fresh and raw animal ingredients they need.
- The first 5 ingredients are fresh or raw poultry and fish ingredients. Our fresh ingredients use refrigeration as the sole method of preservation and our raw ingredients are frozen at their peak freshness.
- Our authentic WholePrey diet features the most succulent parts of the prey like poultry or fish, organs and bone to mimic what your cat's ancestors consumed in the wild.
- Helps support your kitten's digestion with fiber, plus a blend of pre-and probiotics, to help support digestive health.
- Smaller kibble size specially designed for kittens.
- Naturally-occurring DHA and EPA from salmon, whole herring, and pollock oil helps support brain development and cognitive function.
- Made in the USA with the world's finest ingredients.
* Approximate and derived from the unprocessed state of the ingredients.
** Our free-run chickens and turkeys are not housed in cages and are able to move in a barn without outdoor access. Our fresh ingredients use refrigeration as the sole method of preservation and our raw ingredients are frozen at their peak freshness.
Meat Math
IS YOUR CAT'S FOOD BIOLOGICALLY APPROPRIATE?
Cats are hunters and, just like their wild cousins, their teeth, jaws, and digestive system are all adapted for meat-concentrated diets that are rich in fresh meat and meat diversity.
Biologically Appropriate cat foods mirror the natural diet and answer three meat questions:
HOW MUCH?
- 85% Meat Inclusions
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ORIJEN leads its class in premium meat inclusions.
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All from animals from federally inspected facilities prior to inclusion in our foods.
HOW FRESH?
- 2/3 of meats are FRESH or RAW and loaded with goodness.
- 1/3 is dried at low temperature for a premium protein source.
HOW MANY:
- 5 Different Animals in Wholeprey Ratios
- Free-Run Chicken
- Free-Run Turkey
- Cage-Free Eggs
- Wild-Caught Pacific Herring
- Wild-Caugh Pacific Flounder
- A variety of meats in WholePrey ratios supply nutrients naturally, dramatically reducing the need for synthetic supplements.
ONLY 3 SUPPLEMENTS – ZINC, COPPER & CHOLINE
In nature there are no synthetic supplements, so cats derive their complete nutritional needs naturally by consuming whole animals, which contain all of the nutrients they need to thrive. That’s why you won’t find long lists of synthetic supplements in ORIJEN cat foods.
Loaded with richly nourishing ratios of fresh meat, organs, and cartilage or bone, plus whole, cage-free eggs, ORIJEN provides a natural source of virtually every nutrient your cat or kitten needs to thrive.
Ingredients
85% QUALITY ANIMAL INGREDIENTS | 15% VEGETABLES & FRUIT
Fresh chicken meat (18%), fresh turkey meat (7%), cage-free eggs (5%), fresh chicken liver (5%), fresh whole flounder (4%), fresh whole herring (4%), fresh turkey liver (4%), fresh chicken heart (4%), fresh turkey heart (4%), fresh chicken necks (4%), chicken (dehydrated, 4%), turkey (dehydrated, 4%), whole mackerel (dehydrated, 4%), whole sardine (dehydrated, 4%), whole herring (dehydrated, 4%), chicken fat (3%), whole red lentils, whole green peas, whole green lentils, whole chickpeas, whole yellow peas, lentil fibre, whole pinto beans, whole navy beans, chicken cartilage (dehydrated, 1%), herring oil (1%), chicken liver (freeze-dried), turkey liver (freeze-dried), fresh whole pumpkin, fresh whole butternut squash, fresh whole zucchini, fresh whole parsnips, fresh carrots, fresh whole Red Delicious apples, fresh whole Bartlett pears, fresh kale, fresh spinach, fresh beet greens, fresh turnip greens, brown kelp, whole cranberries, whole blueberries, whole Saskatoon berries, chicory root, turmeric root, milk thistle, burdock root, lavender, marshmallow root, rosehips, enterococcus faecium. ADDITIVES (per kg): Nutritional additives: Zinc chelate: 100 mg; Copper chelate: 11 mg; Choline chloride: 1200 mg.
Analysis
NOURISH AS NATURE INTENDED
Although they may look different, your cat shares her DNA and eating anatomy with the Near Eastern wildcat, which means she’s adapted for a diet rich and varied in meat.
GUARANTEED ANALYSIS DESIGNED TO MIRROR MOTHER NATURE
Crude protein (min.) 40 % Fat content (min.) 20 % Crude ash (max.) 8 % Crude fibres (max.) 3 % Moisture (max.) 10 % Calcium (min.) 1.4 % Phosphorus (min.) 1.1 % Magnesium (min.) 0.1 % Taurine (min.) 0.2 % Omega-6 fatty acids (min.) 3.1 % Omega-3 fatty acids (min.) 1.0 % DHA (min.) 0.3 % EPA (min.) 0.2 % Carbohydrate (NFE) 19 % VITAMINS & MINERALS COMPLETE, BALANCED, NATURAL
ORIJEN foods mirror the natural diet, incorporating richly nourishing whole fish that deliver nutrients naturally, thus limiting supplementation to choline, zinc and copper.
Vitamins
Vitamin A 17.0 kIU/kg Vitamin D3 2.00 kIU/kg Vitamin E 500 IU/kg Thiamine (B1) 23.0 mg/kg Riboflavin (B2) 21.0 mg/kg Pan. Acid (B5) 27.0 mg/kg Niacin (B3) 155 mg/kg Pyridoxine (B6) 15.0 mg/kg Folic Acid 3.40 mg/kg Vitamin B12 0.10 mg/kg Choline 2,800 mg/kg Minerals
Potassium 0.89 % Sodium 0.41 % Chloride 0.61 % Iron 145 mg/kg Copper 20.0 mg/kg Manganese 13.0 mg/kg Zinc 150 mg/kg Iodine 2.00 mg/kg Selenium 1.00 mg/kg AMINO ACIDS: 100% NATURAL SOURCE
In nature, cats and wildcats 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 2.46 % Histidine 0.88 % Isoleucine 1.60 % Leucine 2.79 % Lysine 2.92 % Methionine 0.85 % Phenylalanine 1.66 % Threonine 1.56 % Tryptophan 0.42 % Valine 1.91 % Cystiene 0.39 % 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 400 mg/kg Turmeric 100 mg/kg Milk Thistle 100 mg/kg Burdock Root 100 mg/kg Lavender 100 mg/kg Marshmallow Root 100 mg/kg Rosehips 100 mg/kg Feeding
Your cat or kitten is unique and her feeding requirements will vary with her environment, age, and activity. That’s why we suggest starting with the guides that can be found in the product images, and then monitoring her weight and adjusting portions as needed.
Feed twice daily and remember to always keep fresh, clean water available.
† Use a standard 250ml/120g 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.
CALORIE DISTRIBUTION
- By providing more calories from protein and fat (and fewer from carbohydrates), ORIJEN Cat & Kitten distributes calories to mirror the natural feline diet, reducing the risk of obesity and diabetes.
- Metabolizable Energy is 4160 kcal/kg (540 kcal per 250ml/130g cup) with calories distributed to support peak conditioning; 40% from protein, 18% from vegetables and fruit, and 43% from fat.
Nature's Rules
OUR BIOLOGICALLY APPROPRIATE PHILOSOPHY
The Near Eastern wildcat is the ancestor and closest relative of all domestic cats. While years of breeding have produced different kinds of cats, the internal workings of wild and domestic cats remain unchanged, so it’s no surprise that their food requirements remain the same too. Our five Biologically Appropriate principles are simple and mirror the freshness and variety of meat that cats have evolved to eat.
RICH IN MEAT (85%) AND PROTEIN (40%)
All cats are adapted for a diet rich in meat and protein. Their sharp teeth and body mechanics are designed to metabolize protein and fat from meat. ORIJEN is created to nourish your cat or kitten according to her biological needs.
- 85% quality animal ingredients (2/3 FRESH or RAW; 1/3 gently dehydrated)
- 40% richly nourishing protein
- 15% vegetables and fruit
- NO grains or gluten
RICH MEAT INCLUSIONS (2/3)
- 2/3 of the meat ingredients are FRESH or RAW, supplying your cat with essential nutrients in their most natural and nourishing form.
- 1/3 are dehydrated at a low temperature for a concentrated source of nourishing protein that cannot be supplied by fresh meat alone.
- Meat is the foundation of award-winning ORIJEN.
AN ABUNDANT VARIETY OF MEAT
In nature, cats benefit from an assortment of meat. This variety is often lost in conventional cat 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 Cat & Kitten features a rich diversity of meat in Biologically Appropriate WholePrey ratios to nourish your cat or kitten’s peak growth and development:
- Fresh free-run chicken from regional farms
- Fresh free-run turkey from regional farms
- Fresh, whole, wild-caught flounder and herring
WHOLEPREY MEAT RATIOS
WholePrey represents the evolution of ORIJEN foods, incorporating fresh meat, organs, and cartilage or bone in ratios that mirror nature and eliminate the need for long lists of synthetic supplements.
- 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 cat needs to thrive including vitamins, minerals, healthy fats, and amino acids.
- Cartilage or Edible Bone – a rich source of minerals including calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and potassium in natural form your cat’s body can easily absorb.