ORIJEN Tundra Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Dog Food
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Orijen Tundra Freeze-dried Dog Food delivers all the benefits of a raw-food diet with less of the mess. Inside each bag is a protein-packed feast filled with grass-fed, ranch-raised elk and bison, cage-free quail and duck and steelhead trout. Multiple sources of protein make sure your pet absorbs the maximum amount of nutrients needed for a long, healthy life. Additionally, the fruits and vegetables in this recipe keep his immune system functioning properly and help maintain a shiny coat.
Key Benefits- Nutrient-dense wholeprey ratios of fresh meat, organs and cartilage provides a natural source of virtually every nutrient your dog needs
- Low-glycemic fresh fruits and vegetables maintain good digestive health and limit carbohydrates, while botanicals act as tonics and builders to cleanse your dog's body
- Gently freeze-dried without cooking or preservatives, to lock in natural, life giving goodness and provides all the flavor and nutritional benefits of raw foods
- Made with 90% ranch-raised venison, bison and elk, free-run duck and quail and steelhead trout
- Multiple sources of protein make sure your pet absorbs the maximum amount of nutrients needed for a long, healthy life
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Item Number61209
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Weight6 ounces
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Shop ConsciousNon-GMO
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LifestageAdult
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Breed SizeSmall Breeds, Medium Breeds, Large Breeds, All Breeds
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Food FormFreeze-Dried
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Special DietLow Glycemic, Grain-Free, Non-GMO
Venison (Ground with Bone)*, Duck (Ground with Bone) *, Steelhead Trout*, Bison (Ground with Bone) *, Elk (Ground with Bone) *, Quail (Ground with Bone) *, Duck Liver*, Duck Heart*, Spinach, Pea Fiber, Bison Tripe*, Elk Liver*, Elk Heart*, Elk Kidney*, Ground Sunflower Seeds, Red Delicious Apples*, Bartlett Pears*, Red Heart Plums*, Tilton Apricots*, Whole Pumpkin*, Butternut Squash*, Imperator Carrots*, Kelp*, Mixed Tocopherols, Cranberries*, Blueberries*, Blackberries*, Chicory Root*, Dandelion Root*, Summer Savory, Peppermint Leaf*, Ginger Root*, Iron Proteinate, Zinc Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate. * Delivered Fresh, Preservative-Free and Never Frozen.
Caloric Content4,940 kcal/kg, 74 kcal/medallion
| Guaranteed Analysis | |
|---|---|
| Crude Protein | 37.0% min |
| Crude Fat | 34.0% min |
| Crude Fiber | 5.0% max |
| Moisture | 4.0% max |
| Calcium | 1.7% min |
| Phosphorus | 1.4% min |
| Omega 6 Fatty Acids | 3.0% min |
| Omega 3 Fatty Acids | 1.0% min |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.2% min |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.2% min |
| Glucosamine | 300 mg/kg min |
| Chondroitin SulFate | 300 mg/kg min |
Dogs are often fed the same food, which means a sudden food change makes it difficult for their digestive systems to adapt, which is why it’s important to introduce the new food gradually. Going slowly will give your dog time to adjust to their new food and will also reduce the chances of digestive upset.
Start by mixing 25% new food with 75% old food. Slowly change the proportions over the next 5 - 7 days by gradually increasing the amount of ORIJEN and decreasing the amount of old food. At the end of this transitioning process, you should be feeding 100% ORIJEN.
What does biologically appropriate mean?
The Biologically Appropriate™ concept is simple: mirror the freshness and variety of meats that dogs and cats are evolved to eat.
What does wholeprey mean?
Nature matched the nutrients in whole prey animals to perfectly meet your dog or cat’s needs. ORIJEN WholePrey represents the evolution of ORIJEN foods, incorporating meats, organs and cartilage in ratios that mirror the natural diet, and eliminate the need for long lists of synthetic ingredients.
What is meatmath?
Biologically Appropriate foods are formulated to match the eating anatomy of the animal they are intended for. As dogs and cats are evolved as carnivores, that means they require high concentrations of meat, high inclusions of fresh meat, and a rich diversity of meat. Is your food Biologically Appropriate™? Answer the 3 meat questions: How much meat is in the total diet? How much fresh meat? How manods contain botanicals? ORIJEN is designed to match the natural diet as closely as is possible in a kibble format. Botanicals are a part of the natural diet for all cats and dogs, and play an important role in bridging the gap between good health and peak conditioning. The botanicals found in ORIJEN are selected by one of North America’s leading Homeopathic Veterinarians.
What’s the difference between orijen and acana foods?
While there are many differences between ACANA and ORIJEN, both diets reflect our belief in the importance of providing diets that are Biologically Appropriate™, using ingredients that are Fresh, Regional, and Never Outsourcing any part of the cooking or packaging of our Brands. When comparing the 2 brands, let’s ask the 3 Meat Questions: How Much Meat? ORIJEN has 85-90% Meat, while ACANA foods have 50-75%. How Fresh? ORIJEN’s foods have 2/3 Fresh meats and ACANA’s have ½ fresh. How Many Meats? ORIJEN foods have up to 10 meats, while ACANA’s foods feature up to 5. Put simply, ORIJEN and ACANA foods mimic the natural eating habits of your cat or dog with high fresh meat inclusions and low inclusion of carbohydrates. Although slightly lower in protein than ORIJEN, ACANA provides an unbeatable value and price point that makes Biologically Appropriate™ pet foods accessible to a wide range of pet lovers.
Why doesn’t orijen supplement their foods with amino acids and minerals?
Organ meats are a concentrated and natural source of virtually every nutrient your dog needs to thrive, including all essential vitamins, minerals, healthy fats and vital amino acids. Densely packed with nearly every nutrient, including heavy doses of B vitamins, organ meats such as kidney, liver and tripe are loaded with the minerals phosphorus, iron, copper, magnesium and iodine, and provide important fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K, all of which nourish dogs and cats as nature intended. Which is why you will find amino acids, including taurine or minerals like calcium and phosphorus on the guaranteed analysis but not on the ingredient list!
How is it that orijen foods feature 15-20% fat, but very little fat is added to the ingredients?
ORIJEN’s fresh meat inclusions are very high. The 2 largest nutritional components of fresh meat are protein and fat. By using large inclusions of fresh meat we are able to minimize the amount of added fat in our ingredient list.
Freeze-Dried, Full of Nutrients
Dogs and cats are built like their ancestors, and that's why all of Orijen's recipes are based on five biologically appropriate principles. They start with a variety of unmatched fresh meat inclusions that are rich in protein. Orijen includes whole prey ratios that naturally provide the nutrients your dog needs. Carbs are limited, but there are plenty of fresh fruits, vegetables and cleansing botanicals.
Just Add Water
Now your dog can enjoy the texture, flavor and nutritional benefits of raw food without any of the mess or preparation. For your dog to enjoy Orijen's amazing fresh food flavors to the fullest, rehydrate freeze-dried foods by adding 1/4 cup (4 tbsp.) of warm water per medallion. Wait 3 to 6 minutes, then serve.
Whole Prey Foods
In the wild, dogs consume the whole animal to meet their full dietary needs, so Orijen recipes incorporate three whole prey elements in specific ratios.
- Meat (70−85%) High meat inclusion means all amino acids are provided in natural form, without any synthetic supplements.
- Edible Bone (5−10%) Bone, marrow and cartilage provide calcium, phosphorus, glucosamine and chondroitin without any artificial additives.
- Organ Meat (10−15%) Fresh liver and tripe are richly nourishing sources of vitamins and minerals, including iron, zinc, and vitamins A, B and D.
Quality, Sustainable Ingredients
Orijen believes you have a right to know where the ingredients in your dog's food come from. From nest-laid eggs and wild northern pike to juicy orchard-grown apples and crisp garden greens, each ingredient is sourced from local producers they know and trust.
About Orijen
Orijen products are created by Champion Petfoods, an award-winning pet food maker whose mission is to make biologically appropriate dog and cat foods from fresh regional ingredients. The ingredients used in Orijen recipes are sustainably raised or caught in Canada by local ranchers, farmers and fishermen.
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Great food!
By calilady on Aug 23, 2017
Orijen has the best dog food, the quality and ingredients are at the top! My german shepherd had regular stomach issues and could not gain weight until I switched to Orijen, the dehydrated is the next best thing to complete raw.
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Expensive, but good
By ApolloandArtemis on Aug 18, 2017
I usually get this at my local small pet shop, for 34$ per bag. But they hardly order it so i have to buy a lot when they have it in stock. If i need this but the store doesnt have any, ill buy it here. Its 5$ more per bag but still cheaper than anywhere else online. Quick shipping
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Orijen is the only food I would ever feed my babies
By Becca77 on Jul 28, 2017
So sorry to hear Chewy will not be selling Orijen any longer. Thankfully I have found a local vendor - since Orijen is the only food I would ever consider feeding my baby dogs.
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Outstanding dog food
By Tina on Jul 5, 2017
I adopted a dog, she had a lot of problems, stomach, diarrhea, throwing up, put her on orijen dry did great, but canned food was not so. Got the freeze-dried and it was a hit. She has no problems putting on weight, and both dogs face do not leave the bow till it is all gone. Get freeze-dried twice a wk. My rescue dog had a bad life and deserves the best. Thanks Orijen
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My Great Dane loves these cookies
By Nyla on Jun 28, 2017
I use a cheese type shredder and shred one of the cookie sized discs over my dogs food each day. She goes crazy and will eat all of her crunchies. We get Arcana dog food and she loves that too.
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I guess it depends
By Kathy on Jun 4, 2017
I read excellent reviews of this product on quality...and for me that's so important but I guess my pooch still can't read. He didn't take to it like I would've liked. So we're making do with what he's still eating...sometimes. Finiky DOG!
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Great to add with dry food.
By Megan on Jun 3, 2017
My 4 month old German Shepherd loves this along with his Orijen large breed puppy food. It takes a couple of minutes to prepare but it's worth it.
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still the best
By k9companion on May 25, 2017
It's possible I got a bag from an older batch but the medallions from my most recent bag are drier, more crumbly, and seem a bit stale compared to other bags I've purchased. These do come at a cost and it's a bit disappointing when the quality seems lower than usual. That said, my dog still loves it and I still think it's one of the healthiest things I can give him. They're easy to rehydrate. For anyone having problems: break into smaller pieces and use hotter water. I know, all the instructions for freeze dried foods say to use room temperature water or just barely warmer, but it's not going to damage the quality or make it less healthy/nutritious to use hot (not warm, but hot) water. As long It's possible I got a bag from an older batch but the medallions from my most recent bag are drier, more crumbly, and seem a bit stale compared to other bags I've purchased. These do come at a cost and it's a bit disappointing when the quality seems lower than usual. That said, my dog still loves it and I still think it's one of the healthiest things I can give him. They're easy to rehydrate. For anyone having problems: break into smaller pieces and use hotter water. I know, all the instructions for freeze dried foods say to use room temperature water or just barely warmer, but it's not going to damage the quality or make it less healthy/nutritious to use hot (not warm, but hot) water. As long as you keep it well below boiling (no higher than about 120 Fahrenheit should do it), the higher temp will rehydrate the medallions quite well in 5 - 6 minutes. I break mine, by hand, into about 8 pieces, put them in the water and usually stir it around a bit with a fork. I keep stirring, on and off, for a few minutes and it's ready in no time. … more
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Makes the Corgi drool
By KarolinaF on May 5, 2017
. . .which happens frequently, yes, but this is especially good. Carson loves to savor a little elk after a long walk through the city. Of course it's expensive--too expensive for us to use as a meal--but good stuff.
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Dogs love it!
By Amanda on May 4, 2017
I actually use this as a topper for the Orijen Six Fish. I rotate the Tundra and Regional Red freeze dried. They get real antsy when I start mixing the food, so I know they love it.
