ORIJEN Large Puppy has a biologically correct (70/30/0) ingredient ratio of 70% meat, and 30% fruit and vegetables (with 0% grain) that are low temperature cooked at 90c to preserve their natural goodness. Seven (7) sources of veterinary inspected meats and fats from Canada's prairie farms, cold northern lakes and clear pacific seas, provide a diverse and complete amino and fatty acid balance to optimally nourish growing puppies. With no grain and very little carbohydrate, ORIJEN is easily metabolized by puppies - just as Mother Nature intended. Take a moment to read our ingredients and we think you'll agree - Biologically Appropriate ORIJEN is the ideal food to nourish your puppy toward a long and healthy life.

 

INGREDIENTS Fresh chicken meat, chicken meal (low ash), turkey meal, steamed russet potato, fresh-caught Northern Whitefish, chicken fat, fresh whole eggs, salmon meal, salmon and anchovy oils, tapioca, chicken broth, sunflower oil, flaxseed, Atlantic kelp, steamed carrots, spinach, peas and tomatoes, sun-cured alfalfa, apple fiber, psyllium seed, rosemary extract, yeast extract (MOS), glucosamine HCl, cranberries, black currants, L-carnitine, chondroitin sulfate.. TONIC HERBS AND BOTANICALS Chicory, burdock and marshmallow root, rosehips, stinging nettle, marigold flowers, fennel seed, chamomile flowers, milk thistle, chickweed, summer savory. ORGANIC MINERALS Iron proteinate, zinc proteinate, manganese proteinate, copper proteinate. PROBIOTIC MICROORGANISMS Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus casei, Bifidobacterium (B. bifidus), Saccharomyces (S. boulardii). PREMIUM VITAMINS Mixed tocopherols (source of vitamin E), choline chloride, vitamin A, vitamin D3, niacin, riboflavin, thiamine mononitrate, vitamin B12, folic acid, biotin, pyridoxine (source of vitamin B6).

The gastrointestinal systems of puppies are designed by nature to metabolize high protein, high fat foods that are rich in meat.

Like all dogs, large breed puppies lack the digestive enzymes (amylase) need to properly metabolize carbohydrate from grains.

Designed to match the natural puppy diet, ORIJEN Puppy Large features higher protein, lower carbohydrate and moderated fat.

Higher protein and fewer carbohydrates means ORIJEN naturally promotes a healthy lean muscle, and avoids the weight control problems common to high carbohydrate foods. Fewer carbohydrates leads to improved food metabolism by puppies (and therefore better nourishment), and much more stable blood sugars.

Bridging the gap between good nutrition and total physical well-being, ORIJEN's botanical selection replicates the natural canine diet and helps soothe, nourish and tone the digestive tract, strengthen the liver and control insulin levels.