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Orijen

Cat & Kitten

Cats · kibble · 5.4 kg

A

Overall score94/100· Excellent

Summary

The reference for cats. 90% animal protein, grain-free, very low carbs (<15%). Added taurine and probiotics.

Sub-scores

AProteins
ANutrition balance
AUndesirables
ATransparency
ASpecies adaptability

Composition analysed

Fresh chicken (20%), dehydrated chicken (15%), turkey (8%), salmon (5%), chicken fat, peas, lentils, salmon oil, taurine, probiotics, FOS, vitamin E

  1. AFresh chicken20%protein
  2. ADehydrated chicken15%protein
  3. ATurkey8%protein
  4. ASalmon5%protein
  5. AChicken fatfat
  6. BPeascereal
  7. BLentilscereal
  8. ASalmon oilfat
  9. ATaurinebeneficial additive
  10. AProbioticsbeneficial additive
  11. AFOS (Fructo-oligosaccharides)fiber
  12. AVitamin Evitamin mineral

Nutritional analysis

Crude protein
40%
Crude fat
20%
Ash
8%
Fibre
3%
Moisture
10%

Strengths

  • First ingredient is a named animal protein
  • No undesirable additives detected
  • Transparent labelling (detailed percentages)
  • Balanced nutritional profile

Weaknesses

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    Frequently asked questions

    What score does Orijen Cat & Kitten get?

    Orijen Cat & Kitten gets a grade of A (94/100), i.e. "excellent", on the PetFoodRate A to E scale. The grade combines five axes: protein quality, nutritional balance, absence of undesirable ingredients, labelling transparency and species suitability.

    What are the strengths and weaknesses of Orijen Cat & Kitten?

    Strengths: First ingredient is a named animal protein, No undesirable additives detected, Transparent labelling (detailed percentages), Balanced nutritional profile.

    Is Orijen Cat & Kitten a good fit for cats?

    On species suitability, this product scores A. It is broadly suited to the needs of cats, as part of a balanced diet.

    How does PetFoodRate rate dry food?

    PetFoodRate grades every product from A to E independently and deterministically, from the ingredient list and analytical constituents, with no sponsored brands and no influence from affiliate links.