ORIJEN Dry Cat and Kitten Food

Modern cats and kittens are built like their ancestors, possessing a biological need for a diet that is rich and varied in animal protein. ORIJEN Cat & Kitten is formulated to meet those needs. With 40% richly nourishing protein and limited to 20% low-glycemic carbohydrate, it aims to nourish cats and kittens according to their evolutionary and biological needs. Free of rendered poultry meals, 1/3 of the meats are from dehydrated chicken and turkey, air dried at a low temperature from fresh meat, for a concentrated source of nourishing protein. Unmatched by any other food, 2/3 of the meats are fresh (refrigerated, without preservatives), or raw (flash-frozen, without preservatives), including the top ten meat ingredients.

Nutrient-dense WholePrey™ ratios of fresh meats, organs, and cartilage plus fresh whole fish and fresh whole eggs provide a natural source of virtually every nutrient your cat's needs. Carbohydrates are limited and fast carbohydrates are replaced with low-glycemic, locally grown vegetables, fruits, and botanicals. This helps maintain healthy blood sugar levels, reduces the potential for fat storage and promotes overall good health. It is free of pea or potato protein concentrates, which are often substituted for meat protein. Infusions of freeze-dried chicken and turkey liver enhance flavor and palatability naturally, making it deliciously tasty, even for finicky cats.

Features:

• Made in the USA
• For cats of all life stages
• Fully supports rapid growth and development
• Rich in proteins and fats from a variety of whole meats
• Nutrient-dense
• Highly palatable
• Contains zero grain, potato, or tapioca
• Formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages

Flavor:
Chicken, Turkey, and Fish

Guaranteed Analysis:
Crude Protein (min.): 40%
Crude Fat (min.): 20%
Crude Fiber (max.): 3%
Moisture (max.): 10%
Calcium (min.): 1.2%
Phosphorus (min.): 1%
Magnesium (min.): .1%
Taurine (min.): .2%
Omega 6 Fatty Acids (min.): 3.5%
Omega 3 Fatty Acids (min.): .8%
DHA (min.): .2%
EPA (min.): .2%
Calories: ME 4060 kcal/kg, 463 kcal/8 oz.
39% from protein, 19% from fruits and vegetables, 42% from fat

Ingredients:
Deboned chicken, deboned turkey, yellowtail flounder, whole eggs, whole atlantic mackerel, chicken liver, turkey liver, whole atlantic herring, chicken heart, turkey heart, dehydrated chicken, dehydrated turkey, dehydrated mackerel, dehydrated chicken liver, dehydrated turkey liver, whole green peas, whole navy beans, red lentils, chicken necks, chicken kidney, chicken fat, pinto beans, chickpeas, green lentils, alfalfa, natural chicken flavor, alfalfa, herring oil, ground chicken bone, chicken cartilage, turkey cartilage, dried kelp, freeze-dried chicken liver, freeze-dried turkey liver, whole pumpkin, whole butternuts squash, kale, spinach, mustard greens, collar greens, turnip greens, whole carrots, apples, pears, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, zinc proteinate, copper proteinate, mixed tocopherols (preservative) chicory root, turmeric, sarsaparilla root, althea root, rose hips, juniper berries, dried lactobacillus acidophilus ferementation product, dried bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product, dried lactobacillus casei fermentation product.

Feeding Guide:
Every cat or kitten is unique and their feeding requirements will vary with environment, age, and activity. That is why it is suggested starting with the guide below, and then monitoring your cat's weight and adjusting the portions as needed. Feed twice daily and remember to always keep fresh, clean water available.

Kittens: post-weaning (after 5 weeks old) feed 1/4 cup for each 1 lb. of body weight. At 20 weeks, feed 1/8 cup per each 1 lb. of body weight. Feed as an adult at 52 weeks.
Gestation: increase the adult daily feeding amount by 25%
Lactation: feed "free choice"