By nature, puppies are facultative carnivores - they thrive on a varied diet of meats with smaller amounts of fruits, vegetables and grasses.  Biologically adapted to process proteins as an energy source, puppies need animal protein for healthy growth and building strong organs, skin and coat.  Orijen Puppy is biologically appropriate for all breeds and sizes.

High in protein and low in carbohydrate, Orijen Puppy has a grain-free formula that replicates the same rich and diverse balance of meats, fruits, vegetables and grasses that puppies and young dogs would encounter in a wilderness setting.

Made with the highest inclusions of fresh grain-fed chicken and turkey, wild-caught northern whitefish, fresh whole eggs and salmon.  Orijen is bursting with the protein-packed, veterinary-inspected meats (minimum 75%) that form a Biologically Appropriate diet, without any of the grains or carbohydrates that are inappropriate for your puppy.

In place of grains, Orijen Puppy contains a full compliment of regional fruits and vegetables including sweet and russet potatoes, black currants and sunflower from the prairie farms, apples and cranberries from the interior orchards, and sea vegetables from the pacific tidal range. While providing limited carbohydrate, these fruits and vegetables supply vitamins, macro and micro minerals and important protector nutrients in a natural, bioavailable form.

Fresh, unrendered chicken and fish oils provide a superior source of essential fatty acids that dogs cannot produce themselves (including DHA and EPA) and nutritionally support the development of cell membranes and immune systems as well as vibrant skin and hair coat, - your puppy's outer symbol of health and vitality.

Bridging the gap between good nutrition and total physical well-being, Orijen Puppy contains veterinarian selected botanicals that include psyllium and chicory root, dandelion, sweet fennel and peppermint leaf - all of which replicate the natural canine diet and help to soothe, nourish and tone the digestive tract, strengthen the liver and control insulin levels.

Guaranteed Analysis: 
Protein 42.0% 
Fat 20.0% 
Carbohydrate 18.0% 
Moisture 10.0% 
Fiber 2.5% 
Calcium (min.)  1.6%
Calcium (max.) 1.8%
Phosphorus (min.)  1.4%
Phosphorus (max.)  1.6%
Omega-6 3.0% 
Omega-3 1.0% 
Glucosamine 500 mg/kg 
Chondroitin 150 mg/kg 
Microorganisms 80M cfu/kg 
pH 5.0
Ash (min.)  6.5%
Ash (max.)  7.0%
Botanical Analysis
Chicory root  700 mg/kg 
Licorice root  500 mg/kg
Fenugreek 350 mg/kg 
Marigold flowers  350 mg/kg 
Sweet fennel  350 mg/kg 
Peppermint leaf  300 mg/kg 
Chamomile flowers  300 mg/kg 
Dandelion 150 mg/kg 
Summer savory  150 mg/kg 
Rosehips 150 mg/kg 
Vitamins
Vitamin A  34 kIU/kg 
Vitamin D3  2.0 kIU/kg 
Vitamin E  400 IU/kg 
Vitamin K  2.5 IU/kg 
Vitamin B12  460 IU/kg 
Thiamine 65 mg/kg 
Riboflavin 55 mg/kg 
Niacin 248 mg/kg 
Pan. acid 46 mg/kg 
Pyridoxine 30 mg/kg 
Biotin 0.46 mg/kg 
Folic acid  3.5 mg/kg 
Choline 3550 mg/kg 
Ascorbic acid  65 mg/kg 
Beta carotene  0.66 mg/kg 

As each puppy is different, feeding requirements will vary with size, environment, age and activity. Feed twice daily and always keep fresh, clean water available.

Age in Weeks/    Weight of Puppy /    Daily feeding ration in cups 
 
                     2-7 lb       7-11 lb       11-22 lb        22-33 lb        33-50 lb        50-75lb
6 - 12             ¾ - 1¼      1¼ - 2¼       2¼ - 3           3 - 4¼          4¼ - 5            ADULT
12 - 16           ¾ - 1         1 - 2             2 - 2¾           2¾ - 3½       3½ - 4½         ADULT
16 - 28           ½ - 1         1 - 1¾         1¾ - 2½         2½ - 3¼       3¼ - 4             4 - 5¼
28-52             ½ - ¾         ¾ - 1¼        1¼ - 2           2 - 2½          2½ - 3¼          3¼ - 4¼

Calories Analysis on an "as fed" basis: 4550 kcal/kg (523 kcal per 250ml cup) with 40% of energy derived from protein, 20% derived from fruit & vegetables and 40% from fat.
Pregnancy: Increase food by 10% in week 7, and 20% during weeks 8 and 9.
Lactation: Increase food by 50% and feed 3 or 4 times daily.

Unlike the marketing and multinational companies that sell (but don't actually make) today's commercial pet foods, Champion Petfoods stands apart as a family-owned and operated pet food maker with a 25 year tradition of quality. Champion's mission is to product world-class pet foods from fresh, regional ingredients.

Produced exclusively in their own award-winning facilities in Alberta, Canada, the Acana brand pet foods are sold in 45 countries and are certified by the Canadian Government to meet every known international pet food regulation or standard.

As a "boutique" producer, Champion doesn't use commodity ingredients from suppliers they don't know and will never meet. Instead, they focus upon world-class ingredients raised or fished within the region by people they know and trust, and that are delivered to their manufacturing facility fresh each day.