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Orijen

Original Cat

Cats · kibble ·

B

Overall score75/100· Good

Summary

Orijen Original Cat. Auto OPFF.

Sub-scores

AProteins
ENutrition balance
AUndesirables
BTransparency
CSpecies adaptability

Composition analysed

Fresh chicken (20%), raw turkey (10%). raw whole herring (9%), fresh chicken giblets (liver, heart) (6%), raw whole hake (5%), raw turkey liver (5%), fresh eggs (5%), dehydrated chicken (4%), dehydrated turkey (4%), dehydrated mackerel (4%), dehydrated sardine (4%), dehydrated herring (4%). chicken

  1. AFresh chicken20%protein
  2. ATurkey10%protein
  3. AChicken fat4%fat
  4. BLentilscereal
  5. BPeascereal

Nutritional analysis

Crude protein
4%
Crude fat
2%
Ash
7%
Fibre
0%
Moisture
9%

Strengths

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

Weaknesses

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    Frequently asked questions

    What score does Orijen Original Cat get?

    Orijen Original Cat gets a grade of B (75/100), i.e. "good", 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 Original Cat?

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

    Is Orijen Original Cat a good fit for cats?

    On species suitability, this product scores C. Its suitability for cats has limitations; compare it with higher-rated alternatives.

    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.