Introduction
Help your Large breed puppy thrive with the power of protein-rich recipes that nourish as nature intended. All large breed puppies do best on a Biologically Appropriate diet: one that is rich in protein and fat from quality animal ingredients to support peak development. ORIJEN Puppy Large recipe is packed with 85%* quality animal ingredients like fresh or raw+ free-run chicken and turkey**, wild-caught fish, and cage-free eggs. With rich inclusions of WholePrey animals, ORIJEN Large Puppy is made with the most nutrient-dense, succulent parts of the prey to deliver the nutrition dogs need. The result is a diet for your canine companion that is beyond comparison.
NOURISH AS NATURE INTENDED
- Protein-powered diet your dog is meant to eat
- 85% quality poultry and fish ingredients, providing a strong source of essential protein, vitamins, and minerals
- First 5 ingredients always fresh or raw protein including poultry and fish
- Coated with freeze-dried liver for a taste your dog instinctively craves
- Made in the USA with the world’s finest ingredients
*approximate and derived from the unprocessed state of the ingredients.
**Our free-run chickens and turkeys are not housed in cages and are able to move in a barn without outdoor access.
+Our fresh ingredients use refrigeration as the sole method of preservation. Our raw ingredients are the same as our fresh but are frozen at the peak of freshness to preserve nutrients.
ORIJEN PUPPY LARGE RECIPE IS FORMULATED TO MEET THE NUTRITIONAL LEVELS ESTABLISHED BY THE AAFCO DOG FOOD NUTRIENT PROFILES FOR ALL LIFE STAGES, INCLUDING THE GROWTH OF LARGE-SIZE DOGS (31.81KG OR MORE AS AN ADULT).
Ingredients
Deboned chicken, deboned turkey, flounder, eggs, whole atlantic mackerel, chicken liver, turkey liver, chicken heart, turkey heart, whole atlantic herring, dehydrated chicken, dehydrated turkey, dehydrated mackerel, dehydrated chicken liver, whole dehydrated egg, whole red lentils, whole pinto beans, whole green peas, chicken necks, chicken kidney, lentil fiber, whole green lentils, whole navy beans, natural chicken flavor, whole chickpeas, pollock oil, chicken fat, dried pumpkin, chicken cartilage, ground chicken bone, mixed tocopherols (preservative), salt, whole pumpkin, collard greens, whole carrots, whole apples, freeze-dried chicken liver, dried kelp, zinc proteinate, thiamine mononitrate, Dpantothenic acid, copper proteinate, chicory root, turmeric, sarsaparilla root, althea root, rosehips, juniper berries, dried lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product, dried lactobacillus casei fermentation product.
FEEDING GUIDE
Your dog is unique and his feeding requirements will vary with his environment, age, and activity. That’s why we suggest starting with this feeding recommendation, and then monitoring his weight and adjusting portions as needed. Feed twice daily and remember to always 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.
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. Metabolizable Energy is 3940 kcal/kg (449 kcal per 250ml/120g cup) with calories distributed to support peak conditioning; 38% from protein, 16% from carbohydrates, and 46% from fat.
Below guide provides a starting point, to be adjusted as needed to maintain optimum weight and peak conditioning. We suggest monitoring your pet’s weight and adjusting rations as needed. We recommend feeding twice daily.
TRANSITIONAL FEEDING
A gradual incorporation of new food helps prevent any stomach upsets. Adding the new diet in 25% increments can make the transition to a new diet smooth and comfortable.