ORIJEN Small Breed Grain-Free High-Protein Dry Dog Food
Give your small breed dog the big nutrition he needs to thrive with ORIJEN Small Breed Dry Dog Food. Packed with the protein and nutrients small dogs need in a special kibble shape that’s easy for them to eat, this biologically appropriate recipe is made with up to 85% animal ingredients. As an ancestral carnivore, your pint-sized pal needs a diet rich in protein, which is why this food starts with five fresh or raw poultry and fish ingredients, including turkey, chicken, turkey giblets, quail, whole blue whiting. With no added soy, corn, tapioca or wheat ingredients, this grain-free formula has everything your dog wants—and nothing you don’t. Complete with a delicious freeze-dried coating, this food is full of nutrition and raw flavor to drive your dog wild!
Key Benefits
- Made in the USA with the world’s finest ingredients.
- Formulated with the nutrition small dogs need, plus WholePrey inclusions like nourishing organs that mimic dogs’ ancestral diets.
- The first five ingredients of this high-protein small breed dog food are fresh or raw poultry and fish—naturally rich in vitamins and minerals.
- Grain-free formula contains no added soy, corn, wheat or tapioca.
- The unique kibble shape and size makes it easier for small dogs to chew.
Contains common allergens
Chicken, Egg, Fish
Ingredients
Other ingredients:
Dehydrated Turkey, Dehydrated Chicken, Dehydrated Sardine, Dehydrated Chicken Liver, Dehydrated Egg, Whole Red Lentils, Whole Pinto Beans, Whole Navy Beans, Chicken Fat, Whole Green Lentils, Whole Chickpeas, Dried Apple Pomace, Whole Peas, Chicken Liver, Eggs, Natural Chicken Flavor, Pollock Oil, Chicken Heart, New Zealand Green Mussels, Vitamin E Supplement, Whole Cranberries, Whole Pumpkin, Whole Butternut Squash, Collard Greens, Whole Apples, Whole Pears, Dried Kelp, Zinc Proteinate, Mixed Tocopherols, Salt, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Folic Acid, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Copper Proteinate, Dried Bacillus Coagulans Fermentation Product, Dried Chicory Root, Turmeric, Sarsaparilla Root, Althea Root, Rosehips, Juniper Berries, Citric Acid, Rosemary Extract.
Guaranteed Analysis
| Nutrient | Guaranteed Analysis |
|---|---|
| Crude protein | 38 % (min) |
| Crude fat | 18 % (min) |
| Crude fiber | 4 % (max) |
| Moisture | 12 % (max) |
| Dietary Starch | 18 % (max) |
| Sugars | 1 % (max) |
| DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 % (min) |
| EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 % (min) |
| Calcium | 1 % (min) |
| Phosphorus | 1 % (min) |
| Omega-6 fatty acids* | 2 % (min) |
| Omega-3 fatty acids* | 1 % (min) |
| Glucosamine* | 800 mg/kg (min) |
| Total Microorganisms* | 1 CFU/lb |
Feeding Guide
| Weight | Less Active (cups per day) | Active (cups per day) |
|---|---|---|
| 2-4 lbs | 1/8 - 1/4 | 1/4 - 3/8 |
| 4-6 lbs | 1/4 - 1/3 | 3/8 - 1/2 |
| 6-8 lbs | 1/3 - 3/8 | 1/2 - 5/8 |
| 8-10 lbs | 3/8 - 2/5 | 5/8 - 2/3 |
| 10-12 lbs | 2/5 - 1/2 | 2/3 - 3/4 |
| 12-14 lbs | 1/2 - 5/8 | 3/4 - 7/8 |
| 14-16 lbs | 5/8 - 2/3 | 7/8 - 1 |
| 16-18 lbs | 2/3 - 3/4 | 1 - 1 1/8 |
| 18-20 lbs | 3/4 - 7/8 | 1 1/8 - 1 1/4 |
* 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.
* Puppies: At 1 1/2 - 3 months old, feed twice the adult amount. At 3-6 months, feed 1 1/2 times the adult amount. At 6-11 months, feed 1 1/4 times the adult amount.
* Gestation: increase from 25% to 50% of the adult amount.
* Lactation: feed 'free choice'.
Feeding amounts are guidelines. Adjust based on your dog's body condition and activity level.
Frequently Asked Questions
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