RICH IN PROTEIN FOR LARGE BREED MUSCLE MASS, AND CALORIE-LIMITED TO PROMOTE HEALTHY WEIGHT AND REDUCE STRESS ON DEVELOPING BONES AND JOINTS. With 38% richly nourishing protein, and a limited 20% low-glycemic carbohydrates, ORIJEN nourishes large breed puppies according to their evolutionary and biological needs. Unmatched by any other puppy food, 2/3 of ORIJEN meats are FRESH (refrigerated, no preservatives) or RAW (flash-frozen, no preservatives), including the top 10 ingredients. 1/3 of meats are air dried at 90°C from fresh chicken, turkey and fish to create a concentrated source of richly nourishing protein to support your growing puppy. Nutrient-dense WholePrey ratios of fresh meat, organs, cartilage and bones plus fresh whole fish and fresh whole eggs provide a natural source of virtually every nutrient your big puppy needs. Infusions of freeze-dried chicken and turkey liver enhance flavour naturally, making ORIJEN deliciously tasty for the fussiest of puppies. 85% MEAT | 15% FRUITS & VEGETABLES Fresh chicken meat (14%), fresh turkey meat (7%), fresh whole eggs (7%), fresh chicken liver (6%), fresh whole flounder (5%), fresh whole herring (5%), fresh turkey liver (5%), fresh chicken necks (4%), fresh chicken heart (4%), fresh turkey heart (4%), chicken (dehydrated, 4%), turkey (dehydrated, 4%), whole mackerel (dehydrated, 4%), whole sardine (dehydrated, 4%), whole herring (dehydrated, 4%), whole red lentils, whole green lentils, whole green peas, lentil fiber, whole chickpeas, whole yellow peas, whole pinto beans, whole navy beans, herring oil (1%), chicken cartilage (1%), chicken fat (1%), sun-cured alfalfa, 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. YOUR PUPPY IS UNIQUE Your large breed 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 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. ORIJEN Puppy Large is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages. CALORIE DISTRIBUTION ORIJEN Puppy Large provides more calories from protein and fat and fewer from carbohydrates, providing a calorie distribution that mirrors the natural puppy diet, reducing the risk of obesity and diabetes. Metabolizable Energy is 3720 kcal/kg (446 kcal per 250ml/120g cup) with calories distributed to support peak conditioning; 40% from protein, 20% from vegetables and fruits, and 38% from fat 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.
| Crude protein (min.) | 38 % |
| Fat content (min.) | 16 % |
| Crude ash (max.) | 7 % |
| Crude fibers (max.) | 6 % |
| Moisture (max.) | 12 % |
| Calcium (min.) | 1.3 % |
| Phosphorus (min.) | 1.1 % |
| Omega-6 fatty acids (min.) | 2.8 % |
| Omega-3 fatty acids (min.) | 0.90 % |
| DHAÂ (min.) | 0.30 % |
| EPAÂ (min.) | 0.20 % |
| Glucosamine (min.) | 1400 mg/kg |
| Chondroitin sulfate (min.) | 1200 mg/kg |
| Carbohydrate (NFE) | 21 % |
ORIJEN foods mirror the natural diet, incorporating meat, organs, cartilage and bones in ratios that deliver nutrients naturally and limit supplementation to zinc and copper. Vitamins
| Vitamin A | 14.0 kIU/kg |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.90 kIU/kg |
| Vitamin E | 255 IU/kg |
| Thiamine (B1) | 27.0 mg/kg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 26.0 mg/kg |
| Pan. Acid (B5) | 38.0 mg/kg |
| Niacin (B3) | 275 mg/kg |
| Pyridoxine (B6) | 22.0 mg/kg |
| Folic Acid | 3.60 mg/kg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.30 mg/kg |
| Choline | 2,100 mg/kg |
Minerals
| Potassium | 0.97 % |
| Sodium | 0.51 % |
| Chloride | 1.03 % |
| Iron | 181 mg/kg |
| Copper | 14.0 mg/kg |
| Manganese | 14.0 mg/kg |
| Magnesium | 0.13 % |
| Zinc | 110 mg/kg |
| Iodine | 2.00 mg/kg |
| Selenium | 1.00 mg/kg |
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 | 2.39 % |
| Histidine | 0.81 % |
| Isoleucine | 1.45 % |
| Leucine | 2.50 % |
| Lysine | 2.24 % |
| Methionine | 0.73 % |
| Phenylalanine | 1.45 % |
| Threonine | 1.45 % |
| Tryptophan | 0.41 % |
| Valine | 1.70 % |
| Cystiene | 0.34 % |
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 | 400Â mg/kg |
| Turmeric | 100Â mg/kg |
| Milk Thistle | 100Â mg/kg |
| Burdock Root | 100Â mg/kg |
| Lavender | 100Â mg/kg |
| Marshmallow Root | 100Â mg/kg |
| Rosehips | 100Â mg/kg |
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