Orijen puppy food

[DjEclipse]

The other day our dog trainer told us about some better quality dog kibble dog foods, one of them is Orijen.

We were unawre that there were better dog foods out there. We search for a dog food that didn't use any meat bi product, and even the food we choose had a lot of filler.

We are thinking about swotching to the Orijen puppy food, most of the comments here about it is people that are feeding Orijen and raw meat.

Is it ok to feed the puppy only orijen, or is the protien too high for a pupy?

We have a 3 week old Coton De Tulear.

Currently he has pretty runny stools and sems to be itching a lot, hopefully a different fod wil help.

Thanks.

 

[BostonBanker]

I think the protein levels are much more of a concern with large (over 50 lbs) breed puppies. I also have to assume that Orijen Puppy formula is designed for...well, puppies. My computer is being lazy tonight, so I can't get to their website to actually check on it.

I have been very pleased with the results I've seen from Orijen. Yes, I do use it along with a raw diet, but I also know several dogs who are on straight Orijen, and their very knowledgable owner is happy as well. It is a great food!

Wait - I just re-read. You have a THREE WEEK OLD puppy? Or is that a typo? I'm hoping you mean three months!

 

[Herschel]

Wait - I just re-read. You have a THREE WEEK OLD puppy? Or is that a typo? I'm hoping you mean three months!

My thoughts exactly.

 

[MafiaPrincess]

Typo.. It came home at 8 weeks from another post of the OPs.. it's about 10 weeks now.

 

[Toller_08]

My puppy eats half raw (supper), half Orijen puppy (breakfast) and is doing incredibly well on her diet. I'd highly recommend trying Orijen.

 

[~Tucker&Me~]

I feed only Orijen, and my dogs do very well on it.

~Tucker

 

[showpug]

The high protein/fat is only a concern when it's a dog over 50lbs. at maturity. Orijen is a very good food and worth giving a try.

 

[DjEclipse]

Thanks for the replies

Wait - I just re-read. You have a THREE WEEK OLD puppy? Or is that a typo? I'm hoping you mean three months!

Oops sorry I did mean 3 month's old

Here is the website for Orijen

http://www.championpetfoods.com/orijen/products/puppy.aspx


And here is the analysis for the puppy formula.

Guaranteed Analysis
Protein 42.0%
Fat 20.0%
Carbohydrate 18.0%
Moisture 10.0%
Fiber 2.5%
Calcium (min.) 1.4%
Calcium (max.) 1.6%
Phosphorus (min.) 1.0%
Phosphorus (max.) 1.2%
Omega-6 3.0%
Omega-3 1.0%
Glucosamine 500 mg/kg
Chondroitin 150 mg/kg
Microorganisms 80M cfu/kg
pH 5.0
Ash (min.) 6.5%
Ash (max.) 7.0%
Botanical Analysis
Chicory root 700 mg/kg
Licorice root 500 mg/kg
Fenugreek 350 mg/kg
Marigold flowers 350 mg/kg
Sweet fennel 350 mg/kg
Peppermint leaf 300 mg/kg
Chamomile flowers 300 mg/kg
Dandelion 150 mg/kg
Summer savory 150 mg/kg
Rosehips 150 mg/kg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 34 kIU/kg
Vitamin D3 2.0 kIU/kg
Vitamin E 400 IU/kg
Vitamin K 2.5 IU/kg
Vitamin B12 460 IU/kg
Thiamine 65 mg/kg
Riboflavin 55 mg/kg
Niacin 248 mg/kg
Pan. acid 46 mg/kg
Pyridoxine 30 mg/kg
Biotin 0.46 mg/kg
Folic acid 3.5 mg/kg
Choline 3550 mg/kg
Ascorbic acid 65 mg/kg
Beta carotene 0.66 mg/kg

AMINO ACIDS
Taurine 0.22 mg/kg
T. Lysine 1.9%
T. Threonine 1.8%
T. Methionine 1.0%
T. Isoleucine 1.8%
T. Leucine 2.0%
T. Valine 2.0%
T. Arginine 3.2%
T. Phen. 1.6%
T. Histidine 1.1
T. Cystine 0.5%

MINERALS
Sodium 0.3%
Chloride 0.5%
Potassium 0.6%
Magnesium 0.09%
Sulphur 0.4%
Iron 250 mg/kg
Zinc 204 mg/kg
Copper 24 mg/kg
Manganese 24 mg/kg
Cobalt 0.55 mg/kg
Iodine 4 mg/kg
Selenium 0.38 mg/kg


I mixed some of the Orijen puppy formula in with his other dog food and he ate all around the old stuff and went right for the Origen. So now we'll have to feed him the old stuff first and then the Orijen.

Just our of curiosity, what is the concern with the high protein and larger dogs, and why is it not a concern with smaller breed dogs?

Thanks.

 

[DjEclipse]

Typo.. It came home at 8 weeks from another post of the OPs.. it's about 10 weeks now.

Very observant, thanks for the clarification

 

[Zoom]

The high protein formulation tends to speed up a dogs growth. For smaller dogs who don't have as far to go between puppy size and full size, it's not that much of an issue. But in your larger dogs, where they can stand up to 28+" at the shoulder, but start out at only 10" or so...the joints and bones can be overly stressed by the rapid growth, leading to health issues further down the road.

 

[DjEclipse]

The high protein formulation tends to speed up a dogs growth. For smaller dogs who don't have as far to go between puppy size and full size, it's not that much of an issue. But in your larger dogs, where they can stand up to 28+" at the shoulder, but start out at only 10" or so...the joints and bones can be overly stressed by the rapid growth, leading to health issues further down the road.

Ok I see, makes sense, thanks for the clarification. This site is great!