Origen Dog Food (Orijen)

Origen Dog Food is a product manufactured by Canadian family-owned company Champion Petfoods. The manufacturer on the packaging indicates that his rations have a “biological conformity”, which can not but interest dog breeders. One more fact speaks in favor of this product - Akana, a popular feed brand that has long conquered world markets, is also the result of Champion Petfoods.

Details about the manufacturer

Origen rations differ from products of other brands in that their composition is as close as possible to the menu of the wild predator - this is “biological conformity”. Naturally, the main ingredient of the feed is meat - a source of protein.

Today, production is located on Canadian territory, and the delivery of products is carried out in more than seven dozen countries, including Russia. Such popularity is not surprising, because the feed of this brand won more than one quality award, participating in Washington's independent research. Here they became the “feed of the year” from 2009 to 2012, coming up on most indicators and being the best among their segment.

To achieve similar results, the company has developed its own production concept, which is based on important principles:

1. “Biologically relevant” feed is produced in a single factory where all stages of the process are monitored.
2. Champion Petfoods is a manufacturer, not a distributor of someone else's products. In addition, the owners themselves manage it, without intermediaries.
3. Only fresh ingredients of local production are included in the rations - they are delivered without prior freezing and conservation. No cheap offal, waste processing and artificial additives.
4. The company, with the help of biologists, veterinarians, experienced breeders, has developed a formula of feed that is similar in composition to the diet of a wild animal - yet dogs, in fact, are predators, which means they need special food suitable for their digestive system.

As you can see, the producers of this brand are serious about their work and offer dog breeders one of the best options for Origen dry rations.

Origen feed lines

Several types of dog food of this brand are produced: in the form of dry rations, freeze-dried dry pellets and freeze-dried delicacies. In addition, they include separation by age, size, and other factors.

Rations for adult pets of any breed:

1. Origen Edalt - suitable for feeding dogs of any breed.
2. Origin 6 Fish Dog - includes fish - 6 different species. Can be used as a diet for a puppy.
3. Originan Senor - feed for pets older age.

Puppy rations:

1. Origen Pappy - formula designed for toddlers of small and medium-sized breed groups.
2. Origen Pappy Large Breed - meets the needs of puppies, which are large and very large in size.

In addition, the manufacturer produces the sublimated dry ration Origen PD Edalt, suitable as a balanced diet for dogs of all breeds of any age. Externally, the food resembles a dry biscuit, which before giving the dog, you need to hold a little in warm water. On the package there is detailed information on how to do it correctly.

Also in the Origen product line, owners can find sublimated delicacies that are not suitable for regular feeding, however, they will be an excellent encouragement during training. Or you can just pamper your pet by offering him a healthy snack. It is worth remembering that such food should occupy no more than 10% of the daily portion.

The range includes the following products:

• FD Dog - a formula that includes chicken, turkey and flounder meat;
• FD Lamb - contains high-quality meat of lamb;
• FD Duck - 100% duck meat grown on Canadian farms;
• FD Boar - product from wild boar meat;
• FD Tundra is a delicacy of deer, quail and trout meat.

The range of feed is not as wide as that of most other brands, however, few of them can match the quality of Origen.

Ingredients: proteins, proteins, fats, additional components

The manufacturer is proud of the quality of its products, and many awards confirm this. But still, experts want to make sure, but is Origen really the best in its category? To do this, look more closely at the composition and find out what ingredients are included in the feed, and whether they are really required by the animal's body.

Each diet has a unique composition, but consider the most popular of them - Origen Edalt. It consists of:

• 38% protein;
• 17% fat;
• 25% carbohydrates;
• 3% fiber.

But what does this percentage of components mean?

1. Squirrels. The main source of animal protein Origen Edalt is boneless chicken meat. It is considered a quality component of dog food, however, it is worth noting that it often causes allergies and symptoms of food intolerance. In addition, the second protein-containing ingredient is flour obtained from chicken meat. It contains this component 3 times more than raw foods. The composition also includes the following meat products: chicken liver, herring fillets, turkey meat and flour from it. The source of protein is the egg indicated in the diet. These are quite useful components rich in vitamins, minerals, amino acids, but each of them makes up no more than 4% of the total. It should be noted that the basis of the diet is still chicken.
2. Carbohydrates. As carbohydrate products rich in fiber, red and green lentils and peas are in the diet. The formula is formulated in such a way that the amount of carbohydrates in the composition is reduced by 2 times. The advantages of food can be attributed to the lack of cheap grain in the food, which the dog's digestive tract cannot fully digest, and they do not have any nutritional value.
3. Additional components. The composition of rations Origen is quite diverse and includes a number of original components. In addition to fruits and vegetables, this includes berries, herbs, extracts of medicinal plants. One of the beneficial ingredients is alfalfa herb, which can reduce the level of bad cholesterol. The condition of the joints is supported by the cartilage of chickens containing a lot of collagen.

If you evaluate the overall picture, then the dry food Origen Edalt really is a product of super-premium class. It consists of several meat components, which are the basis of the diet. Moreover, the ingredients are used in two forms - in the form of fresh meat and high-quality concentrate.

Many believe that wolves, being the ancestors of dogs, feed exclusively on meat. Therefore, it is enough for their descendants to give only this product. But this idea is far from the truth - eating rodents and other small animals, predators absorb and the contents of their stomachs - that is, plant components. This means that Origen feed is suitable for feeding four-legged friends, having such a diverse composition.

About the advantages and disadvantages of Canadian rations

For rations that are positioned as the highest quality products, no less high demands are made. But not all feed fully meet them. If we talk about the brand of dog food Origen, then it is difficult to find significant drawbacks.

The undoubted advantages are the following factors:

• contains a lot of quality meat;
• in the composition there are vegetables, fruits, and also medicinal plants;
• the presence of a balanced vitamin-mineral complex;
• the formula does not include flavor enhancers, flavors and other harmful substances of artificial origin;
• Canadian manufacturer is trustworthy, as it is famous for high standards of production at all stages of production;
• the composition does not include cereals - not the best food for dogs, many species of which are the cause of food intolerance and are practically not absorbed;
• a high level of protein makes these rations a suitable product for feeding special dogs: on duty, participating in sports competitions and hunting;
• Producers do not add offal of an unknown origin and meat processing waste to their feeds; the composition clearly indicates which product is contained, without vague wording, such as "animal insides", "meat and bone residue" and other low-quality elements;
• Originan on the package does not just indicate the ingredients, but here you can find out about the percentage of meat components: this suggests that the manufacturer has nothing to hide from customers, and the company really cares that its work is as open as possible.

As for the cons, there are quite a few of them:

• the relatively high cost of rations does not allow most dog breeders to feed their dogs with this food, even if they have such a desire; Naturally, this greatly reduces the popularity of this brand;
• according to reviews, some pets refuse to eat it or eat without much pleasure - experts explain this by saying that there are no flavoring additives that attract dogs in the composition; in general, everything is just like that of people - the healthy is not always tasty.

As you can see, the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages, which makes Origen rations attractive to owners who care about the health of their four-legged comrades.

Customer reviews, as well as expert opinion

Despite the fact that it is best to focus on the selection of pet food for the recommendations of the breeder and the veterinarian, some people who have already had experience feeding their dogs with these diets have a certain information content:

Anastasia: “I am a happy owner of a cool Yorkshire terrier, whom I adore and always take with me. Therefore, the choice of dry food approached seriously - reread a lot of information, articles and forums. Almost immediately began to notice that, in most cases, among the best feed mentioned two brands - Akana and Origen. I decided to choose Origen as the first feed, as it contains a lot of meat and there is no grain in it. I dared to save money by buying a 7-kilogram package and I didn’t lose - it fit perfectly, and its efficiency justifies the high cost. ”

Semen: “It surprises me that some dog breeders speak negatively about the origin of Origen. After all, even if he did not fit one pet, for example, individual intolerance arose, this does not mean its poor quality. I have a serious Central Asian dog, a rather large male, even by the standards of my breed, and for more than a year I have been feeding him with Origen. Pet healthy, active, no health problems have arisen. Of course, the food is expensive, but I buy in bulk, just 2-3 bags at a time, the price tag turns out to be not so biting and lasts a long time. ”

Svetlana: “We have a dog of breed pit bull, which, as it turned out, suffers from allergic reactions. With natural feeding, we were frequent guests at the veterinary clinic - we constantly corrected the diet and treated unpleasant manifestations - rash, itching, watery eyes, bald spots and so on. The veterinarian almost immediately recommended switching to a special food, but we were against it, considering that naturalka is the best food for the pet. But, frequent allergies still forced us to buy dry food, and we chose one of the most expensive, but with an excellent composition - Origen. Pah-pah, for half a year already, as we don’t remember about terrible problems, our beauty shines and doesn’t bother her. We recommend the owners of the same "special" pet food Origen to. "

According to veterinarians, the food deserves a high score. The only thing that some speak about the dangers of food for dogs that contain this amount of protein. However, this opinion has no scientific evidence.

How much does Origen® for dogs cost?

As already noted, the price of feed of this class is quite high:

• A pack of 340 g costs, on average, 380 rubles;
• package price 2.27 kg varies from 1,700 to 2,200 rubles;
• Packing 6.8 kg is 3500-4500 rubles;
• a bag of 13 kg costs 6300-7400 rubles.

Naturally, the prices are approximate, most often online stores offer to buy products at a lower price. Also, the cost depends on the dollar, because Origen is a Western brand.

Origen is a brand of ready-made rations, breaking stereotypes and proving that production dry food can be a serious competitor to natural products.