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ORIJEN Regional Red Dog

Manufacturer: ORIJEN

ORIJEN ORIJEN Regional Red Dog Poultry-Free
73.4Technical Score

The ORIJEN Regional Red Dog (ORIJEN) earned a technical score of 73.4/100 (rated ✅ Solid) under the independent My Pet Magazine methodology, which combines the IDNM nutrient density index (63 pts) and the IPFI ingredient purity index (77 pts). On a dry-matter basis, this food for dogs delivers 43.18% protein and 20.45% fat. The analysis is computed by algorithm, with no payment or interference from brands.

Is ORIJEN Regional Red Dog good?

So-so. ORIJEN Regional Red Dog is in the "Solid" band (technical score 73.4/100), below our High Standard band. Compare it with the alternatives on this page. The score combines nutritional density (IDNM 63) and ingredient purity (IPFI 77), with 43.18% protein and 20.45% fat on a dry-matter basis. At 3860 kcal/kg, FEDIAF maintenance needs work out to 138–160 g per day for an adult dog weighing 10 kg (full table below).

Nutritional Analysis

IDNM (Nutrient Density)63 / 100
IPFI (Ingredient Purity)77 / 100
Final Score73.4

Dry-Matter Composition

Protein43.18%
Fat20.45%

Composition and Energy

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

Nutritional composition of ORIJEN Regional Red Dog (metabolizable energy when available in the dataset)
NutrientValue
Crude protein38 %
Crude fat18 %
Crude fiber4 %
Moisture12 %
Metabolizable energy3860 kcal/kg

How much to feed per day

Estimated daily serving (g/day) based on the metabolizable energy of this food (3860 kcal/kg) and the maintenance energy requirement (MER) of an adult dog 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 Regional Red Dog by the weight of the dog
Weight of the dogEnergy requirementRecommended serving
5 kg318–368 kcal/day82–95 g/day
10 kg534–619 kcal/day138–160 g/day
20 kg898–1040 kcal/day233–270 g/day
30 kg1218–1410 kcal/day315–365 g/day
40 kg1511–1750 kcal/day391–453 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. 1Beef
  2. 2wild boar
  3. 3lamb
  4. 4pork
  5. 5beef liver
  6. 6beef meal
  7. 7lamb meal
  8. 8mackerel meal
  9. 9herring meal
  10. 10pork meal

What we like

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

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

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Frequently asked questions about ORIJEN Regional Red Dog

What is the technical score of ORIJEN Regional Red Dog?
ORIJEN Regional Red Dog (ORIJEN) scores 73.4/100 under the My Pet Magazine methodology — a weighted average of the IDNM nutrient density index (63 points) and the IPFI ingredient purity index (77 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 Regional Red Dog have?
On a dry-matter basis (removing the effect of moisture), ORIJEN Regional Red Dog has 43.18% protein and 20.45% fat. Converting to a dry-matter basis allows a fair comparison between foods for dogs with different moisture levels.
Is ORIJEN Regional Red Dog a good food for dogs?
Under the My Pet Magazine classification, ORIJEN Regional Red Dog is "Solid" (score 73.4/100). Strengths: probiotics, fresh meat first ingredient. Talk to a veterinarian before changing the diet of your dog.

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