Watch How Orijen Pet Food is Made - The Best Dry Food in the Industry

We caught up with Champion Pet Foods at Global Pet Expo. See the awesome ingredients that go into Orijen, and also what goes into the majority of other pet foods (Brand X).
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[@freedomwillring6749]

I wish that I was able to get this food for my large German Shepard I had when I was a kid. He would have lived a much healthier life and aged a lot better and possibly not have to be put down at the young age of ten because of severe hip dysplasia. Today some 30 years later, my child's five year old dog; a Coton detulear; has been eating Orijen since she was a puppy and has been nothing but healthy. Even the veterinarian stated that this dog is extremely healthy and wanted to know what we were feeding her. I'm glad to have found this product and am convinced that it will keep my child's dog happy and healthy for years to come.

[@suzieurueta6357]

That's exactly the way I feel about the dog I had as a child. I got her when I was 11 poor baby I would feed her Pedigree SMH 🤦‍♀️ I didn't know I was only a kid! I'm trying to do so much better with the dog I have now

[@sudhan152]

why dont they record a video of the whole factory manufacturing process and upload it on youtube or atleast take a tour in their factory some top youtubers who has a pet dog. and let them talk about it in their channel.

[@jstones9872]

I believe such a video is there already

[@starlite556]

Because they have something to hide. The best dog food is the one you make yourselves.

[@TheEvilPenguinGamer]

Because it would look like brand X in the factory

[@GoldenHandsDre]

I might be wrong but I think it’s call "acana & orijen: The champion pet food story“, minus the top KZbinrs

[@wnuoyi1118]

cannt agree more!

[@iztaccihuatlromeroflores2264]

I just wanted to watch it turn into dry food tbh.

[@monicasmm]

One of my ears enjoyed this video

[@pinkbabies12]

Oh god I thought I was TRIPPING

[@Nugzbunny]

Lmfoaoo

[@DonChristiania]

Haha

[@gunplaygaming6830]

Seriously scared the ish outta me I thought my right headphone went out.

[@Toni185]

Hahah

[@shawnmcculley2995]

I've been buying Orijen for years. I swear buy it. I adopted a near- dying 17 year old poodle who I fed this to & she lived to be 20!! I feed this to my cats. They're both very happy & healthy. They never get sick & I never have to take them to the vet. This is just my personal experience. Acana is also a very good choice.

[@MyPapagio]

Your poor poodle might have lived to be 30 had you not done what you did. Ever stop to think of that? World record is 30 for a dog. Whole raw diet is the only way to accomplish this. Commercially available, raw meat diet only.

[@MyPapagio]

And when you say "Acana is also a very good choice", why do you think that? Be honest with yourself. Why are you telling people that? Are you falling for the beautiful packaging? Do you really understand the ingredient profile? Do you really know how this industry works? Acana is made by Orijen and was developed to broaden the customer base. It is a lower meat inclusion food and therefore cheaper. That way they can attract the tight wad people who don't want to feed their dog what they are really supposed to. A "Balanced" raw meat diet.

[@thebestthingthatneverhappe6729]

@@MyPapagio Acana was before Orijen. I actually fully understand the nutrient profile processing etc. I feed 1 meal raw and morning meal Acana or Orijen. I would rate Acana a 9 out of 10 for dry foods (except their singles line) and rate Orijen a 10 out of 10. Raw would still be superior if balanced correctly The dog that lived to 30 just got some fresh foods on top of its kibble often. there was a video about it lol.

[@josephinevera9966]

@@thebestthingthatneverhappe6729 just curious why not their singles line? I feed my dog the Acana Duck and Pumpkin which came highly recommended.

[@thebestthingthatneverhappe6729]

@@josephinevera9966 the singles are convenient to feed 1 protein source in case of allergies, weakened immune etc, most of the DCM cases against Acana were dogs eating from their Singles Line. There were dogs already at a higher risk for DCM as a big chunk of the cases but to me it wasn't worth the risk.. Do I think a dog could be fine eating it sometimes yea probably I personally wouldn't feed it as the main choice over an extended period of time though.

[@angelanelson27]

i've fed orijen to my cats and dog for years and they have had little to no health problems. nice coats, teeth, etc. so that has to tell you something.

[@priayief]

Thanks for the video. About 7 years ago I started researching the best dog food I could give to my 3 dogs. It took a while, but I finally settled on Orijen Red. Because of my research, though, I noticed that a lot of people were feeding their dogs raw meat. So, while I was feeding Orijen Red, I continued my research which resulted in my switching to a Prey Model Raw Diet. Most people don't have the time or energy or whatever else it takes to go raw, and for those I would recommend Orijen Red.

[@iztaccihuatlromeroflores2264]

All your research is appreciated

[@swalker2162]

Agreed. I have done a great deal of research. The orijen does have some freeze dried.. the Acana does not. (same company) My dog became very ill and I was feeding him one of the "best" foods -The vet didn't know what the issue was and suggested I change foods. In my search, I came across a testing that was done by blogger Rodney Habib who did this because his dog had become ill and was told he would not live much longer. He too did extensive research and changed the food - ending in a feeding a raw diet. He continued researching and started a blog. He will tell you that he is not a veterinarian, but that his dog continued to live for many years once he changed the diet, and he has worked with, challenged and looked for "proof" from some of the world's leading vets and chemists. (back to the test) You can find the test on youtube under Rodney and will be surprised. Steve Brown- who challenged some of the top dog food producers to provide their ingredient/recipes and the companies would not share. He began his own research- and then someone gave him a few of the companies list of ingredients....he had it tested, and you can read his story for further info... and then created his own fresh/frozen dog food ....he still continues his research and writing books. Both of these men are not and will not pretend to be vet's but they have gone to chemists, vet's around the world, and challenged the norm. Origen/Acana may not be perfect... but for those who cannot afford to do raw nutrient based feeding all the time, it is a high standard food that I use to supplement.

[@christinebaker8754]

You don't need time or energy to feed raw. Find a supplier (lots online) that offers frozen raw completes (80% muscle meat, 10% offal, 10% bone). Choose a variety. Checkout. Wait for courier to deliver frozen to your door. Fill freezer. Defrost and feed. Not difficult, friends.

[@priayief]

@@christinebaker8754 If you feed raw the way you are describing, you are correct. However, I practice what has been called the "Frankenprey" version of raw feeding. That is, the whole, unprocessed body parts of various animals.

[@DiGiTaLdAzEDM]

From what I have seen, feeding exclusively rarely commercial dog food to a large breed dog like my 80 lb. 6 month old Kuvasz is not affordable for most people. Orijen is very expensive--feeding commercially produced raw food is a full double the cost. If I was going to spend that much I would but all fresh ingredients from the grocery store and do a home cooked diet which if done properly., would be if higher quality than a retail raw dog food. I do make my pup one home cooked meal dail--about 1/3 of his total diet.

[@priayief]

I'll not pretend to be an expert on the subject but I have read a lot about canine nutrition over the last 10 years. If I wasn't feeding Prey Model Raw, my choice of dog food would be Orijen Regional Red - without a doubt, based on their ingredients. My dogs are fed raw, whole meat: pork, chicken, beef, turkey, venison; organs are liver and kidney; whole mackerel or sardines and raw, whole eggs in the shell. Supplements are canine glucosamine and wild salmon oil. Cheers.

[@gsdpakistan]

hi captain Ron can we talk about dogs food . i am frok pakistan and i am a breeder . my whtsapp number is 00923355004080

[@josephinevera9966]

That food is full of lentils, peas and chickpeas.

[@pamtomas9550]

Great video! My cat loves Origin Regional Red....now I know why! Thank you!!!!!

[@JanineMKartist]

Very interesting. This just affirmed my decision to switch to this since my puppy doesn’t like her current kibble .

[@Akerfeldtfan]

For some reason I have a hunch that if Brand X was leading the demonstration and talking about their competition, they could have done the exact same pitch. This all comes off as spin and marketing as opposed to something actually reliable.

[@pgal6904]

its really nice to see a competitive market geared towards the health vs the cheap crappy kibble we were limited to years ago.

[@thetruepatriot7733]

Some of us were never limited to kibble....raw feed!! Raw Feeding existed long before kibble.

[@yamamoto8921]

Those stray dogs in our neighborhood eat almost everything yet they were strong and fast like a cheetah whenever I pass by

[@Antonio-di4cr]

U ain’t lyin bro 🤣🤣

[@mrwolf31]

lol true. but they do die fast. We just don't notice em. Our pets, we want them to stay healthier. But TBH I feel those astray seem healthier than most kibble fed dogs. I just feed raw. It was entertaining watching that hot girl showing the stuff, but it's probably just a show.

[@dangunn6961]

I feed my dog Orijen original dry food. I also feed him cooked sweet potatoes and tomatoes and blueberries and pizza made from plain flat bread with plain tomato paste and provolone cheese. He's a happy dog.

[@amandamurphy8410]

The texts at the bottom are hilarious

[@Petsotics]

Very informative. Are there any more shows such as this one? web sites?

[@eileeneclark9011]

10/24/18.....GREAT DEMO VIDEO. We are almost out of our dry pet food so I was going to buy some today. GREAT timing b/c I am going to buy some Orijen for sure. The demo SHOCKED me! I know I spend lots of $$$ for "premium" dry dog food + I read the label but I DIDN'T UNDERSTAND until this demo. So my precious GA rescue companion will def enjoy the results of my watching this video. I just feel so bad about my previous pets b/c I really didn't know about the big differences between pet foods....but NOW I DO so I will be "well informed" customer from now on. THANKS so very much & my BF/ companion will benefit greatly!

[@LanceoftheNoe]

I have switched to Orijens Red and this video really helped me understand what is in my boy's food and helps me justify the cost.

[@nyk3334]

Lance Noe same.

[@owg952]

Can't afford it for my cat... it fucking hurts that I can't.

[@nakornnuntasukasame4692]

Agreed

[@kisachan32]

OWG have you thought of getting Acana? It's similar to Orijen but a little cheaper

[@ashleymarie6585]

Lance Noe the cost is not justified and it’s a huge scam. Look into a raw diet.

[@teyink]

I would love to see a comparison between Orijen and Brand Y and/or Brand Z next time.

[@noodledoodoo6327]

Tony E such an innovative idea. Yeah let’s get this done

[@stephensmith60]

I love this video! I just started my Golden Retreiver pup on Orijen a few days ago. He Loves it! My vet wanted me to give my pup a brand that looks exactly like other food being gathered on the right. Wow! I'd have to be pretty pissed at my pup to not give him the Orijen.

[@thetruepatriot7733]

Don't trust your vet when it comes to nutrition!!! K9 nutritionists exist for a reason, because most vets know very little about nutrition. They only spend about 4-6 weeks studying nutrition in school...

[@rustygames7022]

my left ear really enjoyed the intro

[@ash4794]

SAAME

[@veganpowercouple4486]

This was cool to see

[@528freq8]

Why don't they do the filming in the factory? Hmmm?

[@theone5404]

They did. Both factories.

[@TheCatnipCinema]

@@theone5404 where?

[@mazing32able]

Yeah where

[@memyself1176]

@@TheCatnipCinema Don't fall for him, he's a troll!

[@thebestthingthatneverhappe6729]

@@TheCatnipCinema its available in the youtube channel and on their amazon account. Great facility. They even have a Transparency council

[@brianboucher4248]

We have an 8 month old Mini-Poodle. I started Griffin off with Honest Kitchen kibble with Hill's Wet as a topping. I'm now trying the Origen 4 lb bag of 'Amazing Grains Puppy' with Merrick Wet as a topping. On some dog food forums, there is chatter about Canada's version of the Origen kibble is better than the USA version. Any validity to those comments?

[@akeerakiduniya7898]

Best brand any day. It's quite costly in India but my dog loves it so much 🐕❤️

[@ericsam2929]

How does your dog do on it ? How long have you been feeding? Just wondering because I really wanna try it for my pup.

[@kellyphillips4404]

Love your videos ,m... thank you

[@thotchocolate8503]

Orijen is definitely the best food, but financial restraints are the only thing keeping me from switching. For now, they eat a food probably similar to “Brand X”, but it’s supplemented with superfoods and occasional raw toppers.

[@NapoleonDynamite69]

No, it's not. It's not even that expensive. I've spent more than double on dog food, honestly. My dogs stomach likes blue wilderness much more, each dog is unique. This video is so gimmicky, I've done raw for real not just some kibble gimmick.

[@BoldandBrashley]

Bad Username Origen is around 100 dollars for a smallish bag, that’s expensive

[@adrianenigma8178]

I believe Orijen is the second best dry kibble. According to the ingredient content, second to Carna4. Best thing u can feed your dog is obviously raw though :)

[@thebestthingthatneverhappe6729]

@@adrianenigma8178 carna 4 is far to high in carbs and far too low in protein. The price is ridiculous... Sprout your own seeds, grind them in coffee grinder, bake with coconut or almond flour and egg and you have a homemade carna 4 at a fraction of the insane price

[@adrianenigma8178]

Well before, i fed orijen for probably 5 years. It was high quality and i still trust it compared to other kibble on the market. I ended up switching to Carna4 when the FDA reported CDM reports associated with many brands like Orijen. Despite me not believing the FDA and their antics i still ended up switching to Carna4 for a bit cause it had a limited ingredient panel with somewhat low intake of Carbs. After that i discovered Farmina dog food :) which in my opinion is one of the best. Something that had to do with enough Taurine and L-carnitine in the food. Currently i completely removed my dog from kibble and i feed him "The Bones & Co" keto raw dog food. And my dog is thriving like never before. The only bad part is that for a small breed dog its like 50 bucks for 24 feeding days. I could just imagine a big dog 0.0 There are other alternatives on raw food companies like "Small Batch" and "Answers" i highly recommend raw dog food.

[@jiremaryandra7085]

Video of your factory? And how its being made please.

[@SaintAnix.]

Man why is the internet so dang toxic? People fighting yet contradicting themselves in the same post. 'Not all dogs can handle high protein, that's why I only feed RAWWWWWWW' We get it. Feeding raw is good. Not always by the way, but a lot of the time. Now why does the fact that raw might be better, disqualify Orijen as a good alternative? Let's talk quickly about how feeding raw is expensive and time consuming. One guy here literally posted that there is no way that they are using high quality meat because the cost would be to high for a corporation who buys hundreds of thousands of tons of meat to sell in dog food...but of course he feeds his dogs RAAAAWWAAA. Assuming you have the knowhow, a veterinary and nutrition degree to gather the correct combination of raw ingredients that your dog should be eating you still have to have the time to go to the market and get it every few days or the space to freeze it in your home. Don't listen to this bunch of gate keeper. Orijen is good food. There are a lot of good foods on the market. Do some research check your bank account and find what is right for you and your dog. Plenty of dogs make it fine on crap store brand foods. Some don't. Some require a higher protein diet some don't. Yes this is marketing for Orijen. Does that make it EVIL or untrue untill you see the factory? No. Don't be ridiculous. Yes the ingredients need to be dried to make kibble so water is a non factor. But it is still a selling point. Ya the same damn people that want organic, local farm, renewable everything non-GMO BS and want to shit on a company for trying to sell their product. Look... Orijen is not going to cure your dogs cancer. It isn't going to kill them either. It's good quality food with a high price tag. $100 a bag is no joke but raw is just as expensive, tedious and can be nutritionally incomplete. Much love to all you and your dogs. Treat each other with kindness.

[@thebestthingthatneverhappe6729]

you have a good grasp on the topic... I actually feed raw AND Acana or Orijen lol

[@TJ-kz1ul]

me too, I feed raw fish, and Orijen and a bit of homemade vegan dog food--so I can either have all people agree with me or all people hate me lol!!! But I know my dog is very healthy and loves all his yummy food.

[@fatkiefbowls]

I agree with everything your saying, except I think feeding Raw would be cheaper where I live. I’m feeding puppy orijen right now, but i got in contact with a vet who feeds raw and they buy everything at walmart and it seems a good bit cheaper than what i’m buying. also doesn’t really seem time consuming. However i’m feeding orijen until he’s out of the puppy stage then i’ll reevaluate. Also my families beagle mix lived 20 years on crap dog food. He actually thrived on it. Never had health problems, ran in our woods for hours everyday. Was hit by a car and broke both his back legs and within a year he was back to running in the woods everyday until his last! He actually ran off to go die by himself at 20 years old. Awesome dog.

[@thebestthingthatneverhappe6729]

@@fatkiefbowls your dog was in the small percentage that thrive on the crap food. dogs are very resilient and it takes a while for the negative effects of poor quality dog food to show. if you plan on transitioning to raw I recommend you read the book by Steven Brown the ancestral diet for dogs. he literally broke down the science in a way you can apply it. you can meet every nutrient requirement in the correct ratios for your dog. I imagine that's why you're feeding orijen puppy because you have the relief of k owing it's high quality and nutritionally balanced. The risk of raw is its not always balanced for thriving. My schnoodle lived to 17 on crap food and human junk food but died with arthritis, had strokes etc. I want my two new pups to thrive so I do a combination

[@thebearcouncil8810]

I like Orijen though I feed raw. But this video had my propaganda-senses off the charts. When comparing meat percentages, they are comparing dry versus fresh ingredients which gives a misleading result. Since fresh ingredients will contain far more moisture than meat meals, you will be able to declare a higher meat percentage. They are making it seem like brand X is all watered down but water is water, once it evaporates it is gone. Of course Orijen still holds a higher quality, I just wish they would drop the sales pitch.

[@theone5404]

It still averages out at 85% meat content. 2/3 fresh meat alone; the bioavailability of vitamins, minerals and enzymes is what is about. Still a higher meat content than most. So that meat content is up there and it makes a difference.

[@GalopaWXY]

Same, and the brand X guy makes sure to look stupid and add ingredients in a careless manner which is irritating, but I mean, that lady is an Orijen delegate who's here to sell her brand...

[@9mmsteve]

www.animalhealthfoundation.net/blog/2018/03/lawsuit-filed-against-champion-pet-food-acana-and-orijen/?gclid=CjwKCAiAzJLzBRAZEiwAmZb0atDFOpsPUSGKM1yzLUF-9CjXxrM9mnq5ViCDyxsB0pPD-eRFFdYPiBoCRbIQAvD_BwE

[@thebestthingthatneverhappe6729]

@@9mmsteve Champion Petfoods put out a white paper with all of the levels tested by a third party. The claims held no merit

[@yuriyuen411]

@@theone5404 it’s definitely has better ingredients. Ingredients list are made my heaviest to lightest before processing. So if it had 2/3 fresh meat, fresh meat contains 70% moisture after processing only around 10-15% will be left. So if you do the math it’s only 10% fresh meat after processing. So technically their meal powder is more than the actual meat when compared at a dry matter basis. I definitely do think their ingredients are way better but the way they are marketing this food makes it seems like it’s better than what it actually is.

[@FlyinZX10R]

I’ve heard there has been some issues of pets getting very sick from Orijen from the food made in the USA facilities.

[@tramany7]

This is by FAR the BEST DOG FOOD the ingredients are superb! My maltese looves this food and she is a finicky eater

[@Labios_Rotos]

the fact that your dog likes it does not make it the best

[@tstaff5524]

It is dry kibble. That in itself means that it is not the best food for your pet. If you want to truly see the best food for your dog or cat, look into raw or dehydrated raw food. To put it simply, to make the kibble, it has to be cooked which reduces the nutritional value.

[@titianmom]

The maltese are small dogs. I'm not like others who try to tell you what to do. I'm just warning you. I had my dog on Orijen for 4 years, and it started destroying his colon. If your dog strains and grunts to poop, then you need to consider switching. My dog became very constipated on Orijen, and he started getting really bloody stools. He also started limping in the rear. Just watch him potty and make sure he isn't straining. Please read this: skeptvet.com/Blog/2016/05/dogs-are-still-not-wolves-human-feeding-practices-have-shaped-the-dog-genome/ Peace, Kim (and another small dog owner...11 lb poodle named Chancie! )

[@dangunn6961]

You should have feed him cooked sweet potato or cooked pumpkin and reduced his Orijen some.

[@MyPapagio]

@@Labios_Rotos 100% true. I can sprinkle sugar on a bowl of plain popcorn and kids will like it more than plain. However, do you really know what the best is? I will you this much, it isn't kibble. Check out "Pet Fooled" here are youtube. Worth the $3 to change your pets life forever.

[@eds7802]

The lady in the back does not look happy.

[@peridotthebeardie5641]

No definitely not 😂

[@deadgame3298]

That's because she feeds her dog Brand X

[@monicarothbeck7393]

That's because she really isn't doing alot except hold up a sign once or 2x. I feed my dogs an expensive dog food but with a business it's hard to make everything fresh. However, I do once in awhile. My dogs have very sensative stomachs which causes diarrhea. Whats the best dry dog food because I Moisten all dog foods everyday. Thanks!

[@memyself1176]

@@deadgame3298 😂😂😂

[@bloedekuh]

For their price, you could hire a part-time cook for your dog (in some areas of the world). If you really care about your dog that much, then do the cooking yourself, they already showed you what to use.

[@applekarma]

I agree with this. ORIJEN it's fine if you have zero time but best is homemade raw. Not that difficult. I use raw ground turkey and fish with many mixins like kelp, ground flaxseed, ground Brazil and pine nuts for selenium and magnesium, Brewer's yeast, krill oil, coconut oil, shredded beet, Sun soaked shiitake mushrooms, kale and/or microgreens.. I also add three different hip joint supplements and sea meal buy solid gold for added vitamins minerals and Digestive health. In addition to this concoction I feed a raw, bone and skin included, chicken thigh. On the side , raw chicken hearts. I have used raw food I've ordered online but I have found none my dog likes. This also includes other online food. They just refuse to eat it most of the time and want their homemade. Not saying your dog will refuse it also.

[@ayooshiyer8621]

Actually its really helpful for people like me (vegetarians) I don’t want to compromise my dog’s health by not giving him meat but I just can’t with raw meat

[@akeerakiduniya7898]

Love from India.

[@lilliannea.8022]

This video would have been better if Dawson had been arguing with her 2020 debate-style lol

[@davrosdalek5548]

I’m Britain wee have loads of great dry kibble . Eden foods is great

[@saulmartinez-zv4bl]

Good food might cost much more but damn it makes a huge difference. My parents dogs are over 10 and they’ve never been more energetic.

[@flowerbomb333]

And trust me…it really really saves on VET bills too. I’ve only fed Orijen to all of my cats and dogs for the last 20 years and only vet bills were for initial vaccines, spay and neuter. The cost of Orijen vs the cost of Vet needs to be considered and many people don’t.

[@Dettah420]

This is what I buy for my dog 😄

[@markc3206]

The girl that was holding up the sign was trying not to laugh 😅

[@paulien7779]

At timestamp 13:14 the video skips and I feel it scensored some important information. Would you be able to fill in the blanks here with a response as to what content is missing? Thanks

[@feedmachine-extruder]

Good video!

[@freedomfighter8237]

my left ear enjoyed this video

[@MrBangbangjim]

Orijen brand dry dog food is very hard to find, even online. My guess is that it's because it's so expensive that few people can afford it especially when you're feeding multiple pets, canine and feline.

[@dontbestupid6664]

I dont have a dog but i just watched this w hole video.

[@neleysha32]

Mi toy pooddle comía royal canin y habiA que empujarlo a comer, le cambie a esta comida y ha sido excelente, yo compro small breeds

[@xSierax14]

Sorry, no kibble to me is worth $90-$100 a bag. I feed my dog right but not for near as expensive.

[@YurieSong]

its not even that much... $90-$100 will last you for over one month

[@asanablue9628]

Hi what kind of food do you feed your dog, I’m looking for something good to feed my dog

[@xSierax14]

Ashana Blue I feed Farmina.

[@ChocoHunter17MochaSniffer15]

Hi can I ask if this dog food is good for my 3 months old lab puppy?

[@user-vg7jc7hy6z]

200 vs 300 feren H Is this more or less same

[@saintnick5067]

How many showcases do u do in a day

[@shmitty31]

Yet once baked both brand x and Orijen look exactly the same. Once orijen bakes the crap out of it isn't it essentially the same as brand x?

[@EpicDrake]

Any suggestions why other dog food makes my dog sick? If we stick to a certain brand. And they do not get sick. But tried lots of it no use. Any suggestions why only a certain brand that they do not get sick to? Are dogs are 100% healthy on the product. We also prefer to stay on dry. Also we did try the dry food from other brands... Still the same results... But once we keep feeding them the original diet there sickness goes away...

[@theone5404]

What breed are they?

[@Bellwolf06]

the BEST dog food kibble is made by Carna 4 it has no synthetics and sources from local cage free farms that practice humane farming. It does not come from rendering facilities.

[@LunaLoveBad6969]

I just bought a can of Orijen for my dog as I’m trying to switch over to the best and highest quality food possible ( can’t do raw just yet) and I was shocked that she almost finished the entire can! I hope she keeps loving it and this video was nice to see them show what goes into their kibble but the mocking and sales pitch threw me off. Hopefully this food is as good as they claim to be keeps my senior dog healthy and happy and I’ll be able to forget their propaganda.

[@ravinaik1740]

What's with the subtitles, didn't they check before uploading?

[@Likeafoxow]

Even if Orijen is BSing about how they prepare their foods (and I'm not saying that they necessarily are), I'm glad that they tackled generic dog food processing. It's highly processed food that can barely be called food. Cooked repeatedly at temperatures ranging from 280-300 F and supplemented to death with vitamins and minerals (which should hint at how little nutrients is present in the rest of the food). What dog can sustain a healthy life style eating that on a daily basis for years on end?

[@theone5404]

Many have for years. 20+

[@CANDYZANE69]

This is almost $70 per 12 pound bag of cat food. That is twice the amount I spend right now on Avoderm 11 pound bag. My cats are doing pretty good on Avoderm.

[@mihailomldnvc]

if i wanted to pay 150$ for 2 kibble pieces of origin food i would buy a whole chicken farm and release my beast to eat them....would still be cheaper than this scam

[@Maryellengray]

@@mihailomldnvc why do you say it’s a scam? This is the next best thing after a raw diet.

[@yogiyoda]

They're missing a few steps. How do you turn all that meat etc. into a dry kibble. There must be more to it than just baking

[@user-qd7gq2vr4b]

Do they add some SNAKE OIL in this as well?

[@titianmom]

Well, the "high protein no grain" diet of Orijen was killing my poodle. Here's my story: We got our 11 lb poodle from the pound and began to feed him Orijen right away, as recommended by a holistic/gourmet dog food store. We thought we were doing what was best for the little guy, but over time, we started paying more and more attention to his trouble with constipation. Whenever he ate the Orijen, he would come back to his feeding area within minutes and drink a boat-load of water...so much water that sometimes he would get sick from drinking so much water. In the beginning we'd have to watch him because he would pee in the floor from so much drinking. Regardless of all the water he was taking in, he was still seriously constipated. But we thought that his straining must be normal, because Orijen is such good food, right? Wrong. We tortured our poor dog for 4 years on Orijen until finally he started bleeding out the rectum/having bloody stools. We took him to the Vet, thinking that there must be something physically wrong with the dog; perhaps a physical deformity, or an intestinal problem, etc. NOPE. After two trips and antibiotics, etc, the Vet concluded that it was the dog food. He asked what we were feeding him, and then he asked us if he drank tons of water after eating, and I said yes. The Vet just shook his head (with some disgust on his face). He gave me a laxative prescription...I think he was afraid of getting harassed if he mentioned switching from my "great" dog food. I took it upon myself to do my own research. And I switch my dog over to Royal Canin Poodle food. His stools are now normal and there is no more straining. I'm monitoring him to see if his itchy skin problems clear up, as well. While on Orijen, his skin was dry and itchy and flaky. More on that, later. I think Vets are becoming afraid to say anything because the "armchair" experts will attack them. Here's an article I found that shows the differences between domesticated dogs and wolves, and how the diet of domesticated dogs has evolved over the thousands of years of domestication: skeptvet.com/Blog/2016/05/dogs-are-still-not-wolves-human-feeding-practices-have-shaped-the-dog-genome/ Final comment: Not all dogs can handle the raw diet or the high-protein diets and no grain. Our dogs ARE NOT wolves. They are domesticated animals who have adjusted to the human diet over time. We need to stop attacking people who are feeding what works with their dogs. We also need to stop attacking Veterinarians and Veterinarian scientists who disagree with the no grain diets, etc.

[@zjaajref]

Great comment. I'm a vet myself and researching different kinds of dog foods. Not really a fan of raw diet (mostly unbalanced, could cause thyroid problems in your dog or vitamin/mineral dificiency,....). Costumers get upset sometimes if I tell them raw food isn't such a great idea (because they think you only want to sell a specific brand of dog food). On the other hand: sometimes a raw diet is recommended in certain conditions. You really have to look at your dog and see what he/she is comfortable with. If you want to put your dog an a home cooked meal make sure it's perfectly balanced (and it's not that simple as you would think). Also, a wouldn't put a dog with kidney problems on Orijen because of the high protein level. Please people, listen to your vet!

[@childofgod7203]

zjaajref can you please tell me the best food for my 110 lbs German Shepherd?

[@childofgod7203]

He is over weight but he don’t look fat

[@childofgod7203]

Is Royal Canin a good dog food

[@14Raine14]

There are a few things beyond the food you should consider, mainly being that you have no idea where this dog was from. I see dogs coming from backyard breeders who feed nothing but the cheapest stuff on the shelf, to show breeders who feed generations the same, grain based foods, usually royal canin because they get a discount. Generations of feeding grain based diet takes its toll, and I don't think for a second that these big, scientific facilities don't know this. They make the food that way so pets can't eat anything else. As for raw food being dangerous, you said it yourself: unbalanced food can cause issues. Well, an unbalanced kibble would do the same, no? The problem isn't that the food isn't cooked, it's that people need to understand the balance of feeding a dog. People have been brainwashed to think that a dehydrated nugget is perfectly fine to feed every day forever, and when they try raw feeding they forget that raw food isn't just chicken breasts. I myself feed Origen and Acana to my pets and they have flourished. I have seen other pets completely turned around by switching to a low carb diet, be it kibble, canned, home cooked or raw.

[@user-qd7gq2vr4b]

The reason they don't show their real dog food factory is because they use exactly the same ingredient as the major dog food companies like IAM or Purina. The only difference here is that these guys are spending way more on advertising, and giving gifts to veterinarian clinics. The things she put in that pot are only for a youtube, They never use those ingredients. Beside their food is so expensive, instead of buying their food, why not I buy all those ingredients and make it at home.

[@jerrycross1829]

I'm soon getting a puppy. Are you sure of this? I am shopping for a good kibble

[@barbaraAnnslitkin]

(Hah, check out the English subtitles! So funny, I feel sorry for the hearing impaired trying to follow along. ) P.S. I just purchased the first bag of Orijen for my cat! I glad to see this video - THANKS!

[@ginagalindo2065]

Are the beans and lentils soaked before adding to the mix?!?!

[@ahma1921]

I don't feed my kitty kibbles! Even if I have too, since Orijen is so costly, I will have chosen freeze dried food. Wonder why Orijen does not have their own freeze dried series? Or they have? I use 20% of NV & Feline Natural freeze dried nuggets and 80% raw meat for my kitty. If Orijen has freeze dried, I will sure buy. But not kibbles and any kibbles.

[@thotchocolate8503]

Ah Ma Orijen does have Freeze Dried food :)

[@theone5404]

You can use kibble. Just get a pet fountain. It makes up the difference in the cats being hydrated.

[@daniellai7712]

The One problem is cat has low thirst drive, hence, they don’t tend to drink enough water... cat needs to eat wet food, otherwise, they will get urinary or kidney issues

[@morganlucas9062]

I feed my kitten Orijen dry kibble and Feline Natural and Nature's Logic Wet kitten foods. So I mix it up. Occasionally, I'll buy a can of Mackarel, Salmon, Tuna or Sardines. She seems to enjoy the mixed cat foods more than the cans of fish.

[@EnlightenedHeart01]

I have a Pembroke Welsh corgi and am wondering which orijen dog food would be good for a corgi asking as concerned pet parent Also does this dog food need to be put in the fridge compared to other dog foods ?

[@danielmed818]

im in the same boat as you. getting an 8 week old pup end of this year and want to transition from my breeders food to orijen as soon as i can with the pup so wanting to get reviews. Also getting a corgi, my plan is to use the puppy version orijen then move to the six fish after 8-10months.

[@nancyghansen]

I hope you introduce the assistant in the back holding up the signs, not only Brandon.

[@aberration1]

No samples to try? I’m pissed

[@Al-ok1lj]

Cooked. Processed. Isn’t that what would Orijen do to make a kibble also?

[@mmacgregor3]

Could you tell me about Stella and Chewy baked kibble and Nature Variety Raw kibble, please? Thanks in advance

[@Johnysmithapple]

Monica Macgregor this food is way better I used to feed the S&C baked kibble

[@baabaaa7817]

finaly good or not

[@oboealto]

they seem to know a damn lot-and in fine detail-about what Brand X is doing...

[@TheCatnipCinema]

Seems kinda suspicious. Like possibly propaganda. I trust Orijen's food, but this video was screaming propaganda alert!

[@thebestthingthatneverhappe6729]

@@TheCatnipCinema I watched another video where the founder and higher ups in Champion pet food started out by making feed grade foods for livestock of farmers. Then they were asked to make private label petfoods where they learned about all the details. They wanted something better and champion petfoods was born in 1990. They have a unique process. Yes, the brand x guy was over the top and yes the Orijen rep was trying to sell the product lol... this video isnt what sold me to use Acana and Orijen. It was all the additional research I did.

[@Leonmfkenndey]

Because they want you to buy there product they tell you what you want to hear. Origin has always seemed suspicious to me never knew why not just that the price of one bag is over 100 bucks I'm 100 percent sure that the ingredients are similar to brand x just a more expensive price at the end of the day no one really knows. I feed my 2 dogs and 2 cats blue wilderness witch is about 60 bucks a bagbecause its what i can afford and they not only love it but they look and are healthy and happy. I choose not to juge others what others choose to feed thier pets as long they are fed and are happy and loved at the end of the day it's not your dog or cat its the owners and they choose for them.not you

[@leroybrown8858]

@@Leonmfkenndey do your research into the pet food industry and you'd soon find out Brand X is even worse than you think. For instance, when factory farmed animals die in a flood, their bodies are collected for rendering and that rendered material ends up in pet food. Look up 4D. It's absolutely repulsive what's allowed in pet food.

[@sippe3985]

i got a german shepherd and a labrador, Orijen is just to expensive. But i do feed them Acana and raw (barf)

[@CraigThomahawk]

How often do you feed barf with the acana? I hear mixing the two isnt good?

[@aarona.dubzperson8245]

karma police I am getting an Old Southern White American Bulldog puppy this Saturday, and we have chosen 4Health as the brand of food to go with. Great food as far as we can tell, and it used REAL MEAT AND REAL VEGETABLE... I think we made the right choice...

[@theone5404]

You feed less of Origen. Try Farmina N/D too.

[@carlosbolanos5361]

I'm definitely going to buy a bag of these product tomorrow , my dog will be the judge !

[@dancerride]

i wanna see blobie eat some of her reciepe

[@Lemonade20016]

I wish they would talk about all the environmental toxins and heavy metals tested in their food, much higher than any other brand. Orijen has a class action lawsuit against them for it. "We know our source" doesn't matter if you don't test them for quality

[@13c11a]

Champion and Orijen were hit with the same law suit and both were thrown out.

[@JohnSmith-qz1br]

@@13c11a Bill Cosby's was thrown out of court too , 🤔

[@whiteknightcat]

OK, this is all well and good, but ... Nestle is now in talks to try and buy Champion Pet Food. If they succeed, what's to stop them from bringing their accountants in and re-working everything to cut costs and decrease quality while playing on the Acana and Orijen brand names? Also, somebody please ask the card girl out. She seem so depressed back there.

[@nancyoden9064]

Origen used to be made in CANADA. That was the original formula and why it got so famous - because it contained top-notch ingredients. Now, the Orijen you can get in the USA is made right here - the plant is in Kentucky. AND they of course changed the formula! Orijen USA is nothing like the Canadian formula. Check it out and do your own research on this. We stopped buying it because of the quality - reduced by 50% from what it was when it came from Canada.

[@suekapla]

Nancy, how did you discover this? I have been feeding Orijen for about three years and noticed a slight change in appearance after the switch to KY. What else am I missing?

[@jango1782]

Not by 51% or 49%?

[@aarona.dubzperson8245]

Nancy Oden I bet!

[@dickgozinya9228]

Well everybody knows Canadian chickens, eggs and beef cattle are way, way different than the chickens and cattle that live south of the Canadian border......not.

[@alycefitch3678]

I fed my Chihuahuas Orijen for several years... then some of their food was recalled for not good reasons. I stopped immediately .

[@pejuangsolorank07]

no explenation about addictives they using...?

[@larapisura5666]

This is my only trusted go to dog food when I dont have time preparing raw. Set aside all the speculations about their integrity and assuming the ingredients at the back of their bag are all true, then this is really the best kibble available in the market.

[@raakhanaten1035]

It's my brand too. But now i am concerned that all these other animals must die so my dog can eat well. I am conflicted.

[@iZephiroth]

@@raakhanaten1035 it’s natural. There are predators and animals that are prey. Most of the animal ingredients in Orijen is much of the same of what predatory animals would eat if they lived and ate in the wild. By buying Orijen you’re buying food that’s sustainably sourced, so it prevents species extinction compared to letting your cat outside and eat whatever it wants.

[@MrSeif1993]

Great informative video, thank you.

[@natashaangela7605]

My cat eats only Origin !! 💙💙💙

[@blancaaguero9450]

Dogs love this

[@aarona.dubzperson8245]

I use 4Health. It's premium AND AFFORDABLE!

[@Joshuaxiong2]

Depends on which group of cats live the longest.

[@dickgozinya9228]

I live on breakfast Jacks, stuffed jalapeño poppers and corn dogs. My entire family, everybody I grew up with and everybody I ever knew is now dead. My BMI is 22.5 and I can saw down an old growth Cedar, buck it, split it and stack it in 1 hour.

[@mihailomldnvc]

"low temperature dehydration at 200F" really? next thing you know she will say "we cook them at the temperature of the sun which is not that hot" xD

[@nyk3334]

Should we refrigerate or ...?

[@Lowtan]

Ricky Bachman no... no you shouldn't.

[@thebestthingthatneverhappe6729]

put in freezer in original bag if possible

[@beata6316]

My cat loves orijen chicken ,It's a little pricey but it's wort it ,I buy one big bag it last me for a month. Well done ❤

[@richardvacanti4265]

I used to feed origin but I have three big German shepherds are used to feed orange and adult food large bag was $55. Now it's upwards of 100+ I just can't afford it and they would go through that small 28 pound bag in about 7 to 10 days so I don't have $400 a month to spend on dog food . Can't anybody make a trustworthy good healthy dog food at a halfway decent price maybe $50 a bag for 30 or 35 pounds come on guys. I have been feeding raw as much as I can and I'll tell you watch it's a lot cheaper than $100 a week and probably better than any cable on the market including Origin.

[@debraduchin1670]

Your three big german shepherds deserve some real meat and or fish thrown into their food as often as possible! Which btw is affordable

[@jordannkea6212]

There are lots of great reasonable priced quality foods on the market , we love Horizon . Being Canadian , it is a locally sourced and produced food at a great price for consmers. For those in the States, it is now in the States . Hoizon just released a new line called Taiga that is most affordable grain free on the market right now and it comes in a 35lb bag. It does have a lower protein percentage than it's other lines but it still is way better than a gocery store food and many of the other foods out there.

[@aarona.dubzperson8245]

Richard Vacanti Try 4Health. Me and my fiance decided to go with that brand for our new puppy we are getting. I think we made a GREAT CHOICE! It's like 35 bucks for 35 pounds! They use real meat, it's grain free, and it has a variety of vegetables in it... One Love...

[@rmk6693]

We use Victor grain free Yukon Salmon for our chocolate lab. If he has chicken he gets diarrhea. It is $50 for a 30# bag at our local feed store and lasts a month. (He's 90 lbs and has 4 cups a day). Our dog loves it - his coat is healthy, good poops - small and very regular - it's perfect for him.

[@alexandrac9536]

make your own. Get Dr Pitcairn's book for balanced recipes. Dogs can eat grain, fruit and veg. It'll be healthier and cheaper to make your own and freeze portions.

[@kathrynmancarella5361]

I made the switch to Orijen when I was told my cat had cancer and swollen kidneys. But he stopped eating all together and I've been treating him with cbd oil, chaga and gano and Life Gold drops. I am not searching for raw goats milk meal replacement and found this video.... I have peace of mind knowing my cats are eating top quality food. Although my cat with cancer is not eating right now, I have three others who like it. Peace of mind is worth the price. These are my babies! They were eating what is considered a high quality grain free food already but I switched to Orijen.. huge difference...

[@mmacgregor3]

dogs are like people....eat different kind of food...Rotation food is the key means switch brands then they don't get bored ;)

[@denisethomson7685]

I read arsenic was found in there food .

[@jayweekes77]

seen

[@CallMeGameGirl]

With the cost of bag, you could just feed raw lol. And then you have better food. I wouldn't trust everything they say, companies ALWAYS take shortcuts. I'm not risking those shortcuts. I have only purchased 2 bags of this brand to give my ferrets better kibble while I was in the process of preparing for raw switch, and buying freezer. And it's too high in ph, and you can visually see it when their pee crystalizes because of those peas.

[@SetouQ67]

I use a mix of Orijen and acana. I like to alternate the flavours for my girl. She came off the street with a host a issues. Now the vet says she’s one of the healthiest dogs she’s seen. Her diet definitely has made a huge difference. I’ve recently started to give her a wetcan of petkind in addition to raw treats

[@marinamoosha3734]

Orijen and acana are causing heart disease in dogs.

[@Sue-Roxy]

Fresh home made balance diet is the best- raw diet or feed a cooked diet with ingredients we use to eat.. If Orijen uses fresh meats & fresh fish why make it into a kibble with carbs - Lentils, Chickpeas, why not make Freeze Dried or Air dried formula's NOT a kibble ??

[@dayalsingh9280]

Freeze dryers are expensive and although orijen does have a line of freeze dried raw dog food, it's super expensive

[@angiehandspiker2464]

Wow just watched the video. Funny how they forgot to mention the chicken and lamb meal they add..

[@14Raine14]

angie handspiker it depends on which variety you are looking at

[@teejayelfa9052]

Try sdn dogfood

[@annaliang6423]

Isn't orijen dog food freeze dried? I thought this process means their food is uncooked, but she's saying it's cooked at 200F?

[@14Raine14]

Anna Liang the kibble is cooked, but Origen also has a freeze dried food. Two different producta

[@thefreshprinceofbel-air3210]

Their kibble is cooked

[@allaboutmycats454]

Why do cats need lentils?