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ORIJEN Original Cat

Manufacturer: ORIJEN

ORIJEN ORIJEN Original Cat WholePrey
77Technical Score

The ORIJEN Original Cat (ORIJEN) earned a technical score of 77/100 (rated ⭐ High Standard) under the independent My Pet Magazine methodology, which combines the IDNM nutrient density index (68 pts) and the IPFI ingredient purity index (81 pts). On a dry-matter basis, this food for cats delivers 44.44% protein and 22.22% fat. The analysis is computed by algorithm, with no payment or interference from brands.

Is ORIJEN Original Cat good?

Yes, it is a good option. ORIJEN Original Cat is in the "High Standard" band of our review, with a technical score of 77/100. The score combines nutritional density (IDNM 68) and ingredient purity (IPFI 81), with 44.44% protein and 22.22% fat on a dry-matter basis. At 4120 kcal/kg, FEDIAF maintenance needs work out to 46–61 g per day for an adult cat weighing 4 kg (full table below).

Nutritional Analysis

IDNM (Nutrient Density)68 / 100
IPFI (Ingredient Purity)81 / 100
Final Score77

Dry-Matter Composition

Protein44.44%
Fat22.22%

Composition and Energy

Values as declared in the manufacturer guaranteed analysis (as-fed basis — as printed on the bag).

Nutritional composition of ORIJEN Original Cat (metabolizable energy when available in the dataset)
NutrientValue
Crude protein40 %
Crude fat20 %
Crude fiber3 %
Moisture10 %
Metabolizable energy4120 kcal/kg

How much to feed per day

Estimated daily serving (g/day) based on the metabolizable energy of this food (4120 kcal/kg) and the maintenance energy requirement (MER) of an adult cat per FEDIAF 2024, from the lowest value (low-activity dog; neutered or indoor cat) to the moderate one (moderately active dog; active cat). It is a starting point: adjust to your pet's body condition and your veterinarian's advice. The calculation ignores age, neutering (in dogs) and individual clinical conditions.

Recommended daily serving in grams per day of ORIJEN Original Cat by the weight of the cat
Weight of the catEnergy requirementRecommended serving
3 kg157–209 kcal/day38–51 g/day
4 kg190–253 kcal/day46–61 g/day
5 kg220–294 kcal/day54–71 g/day
6 kg249–332 kcal/day60–81 g/day

Formula: maintenance energy (kcal/day) = coefficient × weight(kg)^exponent. Dogs: coefficient 95 (low activity) to 110 (moderate activity), exponent 0.75 (FEDIAF 2024, Table VII-7, p. 55). Cats: coefficient 75 (neutered or indoor) to 100 (active), exponent 0.67 (FEDIAF 2024, Table VII-9, p. 57). Portion (g/day) = energy requirement ÷ (food kcal/kg ÷ 1000). Source: FEDIAF, Nutritional Guidelines for Complete and Complementary Pet Food for Cats and Dogs, July 2024.

Ingredients

  1. 1Chicken
  2. 2Turkey
  3. 3Whole herring
  4. 4Turkey giblets (liver, heart, gizzard)
  5. 5Salmon
  6. 6Dehydrated chicken
  7. 7Dehydrated turkey
  8. 8Dehydrated salmon
  9. 9Dehydrated chicken liver
  10. 10Dehydrated egg

What we like

  • ✓fresh meat first ingredient
  • ✓taurine declared
  • ✓probiotics
✓ Verified data

www.orijenpetfoods.com — verified 2026-08-30

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Frequently asked questions about ORIJEN Original Cat

What is the technical score of ORIJEN Original Cat?
ORIJEN Original Cat (ORIJEN) scores 77/100 under the My Pet Magazine methodology — a weighted average of the IDNM nutrient density index (68 points) and the IPFI ingredient purity index (81 points), by the formula (IDNM × 0.55) + (IPFI × 0.45). The analysis is 100% algorithmic, with no interference from brands.
How much protein does ORIJEN Original Cat have?
On a dry-matter basis (removing the effect of moisture), ORIJEN Original Cat has 44.44% protein and 22.22% fat. Converting to a dry-matter basis allows a fair comparison between foods for cats with different moisture levels.
Is ORIJEN Original Cat a good food for cats?
Under the My Pet Magazine classification, ORIJEN Original Cat is "High Standard" (score 77/100). Strengths: fresh meat first ingredient, taurine declared, probiotics. Talk to a veterinarian before changing the diet of your cat.

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