Comments on: ORIJEN DOG FOOD http://petcareeducation.com/dogfoodreviews/orijen-dog-food/ Sat, 19 May 2012 17:36:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: chris http://petcareeducation.com/dogfoodreviews/orijen-dog-food/comment-page-1/#comment-88977 chris Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:54:25 +0000 http://petcareeducation.com/dogfoodreviews/?p=215#comment-88977 When Orijen made the switch to the 80% meat, my 1 YO lab mix was sick within a week, vomitting 11 times and water stools. After getting her system back in order, without thinking it was the food, I put her back on and again, she couldn't tolerate it. I called Orijen, they called back the next day. I ended up going to their Regional Red as it is 75% meat and her poops are back to normal (although, she now has epilepsy). My 10YO is on Orijen Senior and loves it, no issues. And, I checked both bags and they both have Sodium Selenite listed on the label. Don't know what that is, but you bet I'm going to research it after reading all these posts. When Orijen made the switch to the 80% meat, my 1 YO lab mix was sick within a week, vomitting 11 times and water stools. After getting her system back in order, without thinking it was the food, I put her back on and again, she couldn’t tolerate it. I called Orijen, they called back the next day. I ended up going to their Regional Red as it is 75% meat and her poops are back to normal (although, she now has epilepsy). My 10YO is on Orijen Senior and loves it, no issues. And, I checked both bags and they both have Sodium Selenite listed on the label. Don’t know what that is, but you bet I’m going to research it after reading all these posts.

]]> By: andrew http://petcareeducation.com/dogfoodreviews/orijen-dog-food/comment-page-1/#comment-86332 andrew Sun, 22 Jan 2012 17:26:29 +0000 http://petcareeducation.com/dogfoodreviews/?p=215#comment-86332 let me say first im not a spokes person for orijen so lets make this clear i have 2 american pitbull they are show dogs and my boy is 3 and my girl is 4 ive fed my dogs orijen since the day they came into to this world they have eatin orijen from day one minus there mothers milk i get nothing but compliments about there coat and there weight and appearance my vet tells me he has never seen 2 pitbulls this beautiful talking about there coat and body structure and i point this to the top food i feed them ive never had one problem minus getting the store to stock it yes its alittle pricey but well worth it i dont question anyones issues with them but as for me its a top kibble and it shows in my dogs i would not feed them anything else at this point never unless there was a recall so in my option its a top rated kibble. let me say first im not a spokes person for orijen so lets make this clear i have 2 american pitbull they are show dogs and my boy is 3 and my girl is 4 ive fed my dogs orijen since the day they came into to this world they have eatin orijen from day one minus there mothers milk i get nothing but compliments about there coat and there weight and appearance my vet tells me he has never seen 2 pitbulls this beautiful talking about there coat and body structure and i point this to the top food i feed them ive never had one problem minus getting the store to stock it yes its alittle pricey but well worth it i dont question anyones issues with them but as for me its a top kibble and it shows in my dogs i would not feed them anything else at this point never unless there was a recall so in my option its a top rated kibble.

]]> By: Maureen http://petcareeducation.com/dogfoodreviews/orijen-dog-food/comment-page-1/#comment-83960 Maureen Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:22:57 +0000 http://petcareeducation.com/dogfoodreviews/?p=215#comment-83960 It all started about 3 months ago. After numerous trips back & forth to the vet w/ BOTH dogs, a lot of different tests,3 months of trying to pick up diarrhea in the yard & closed to $500.00 later... we realized that its the Origens I had to blame!!!! As soon as I took the dogs off of it... withing 1 1/2 days the diarrhea was gone!! Then I decided to do a little research & found so many other similar stories. And how the Origens recipe changed. Some people claim that the dogs can't "handle" the 80% protein (old recipe was 70%), I on the other hand think that is a bunch of crap (no pun intended)!! My dogs used to be on a raw diet which was 80% protein. Unfortunately I can't afford to feed them raw anymore. So I was wondering if anyone has bothered to see if Origens is willing to reimburse any vet bills?? I am still going to try. This infuriates me..... hmmmm Class action lawsuit??? Your thoughts anyone... Thanks! It all started about 3 months ago. After numerous trips back & forth to the vet w/ BOTH dogs, a lot of different tests,3 months of trying to pick up diarrhea in the yard & closed to $500.00 later… we realized that its the Origens I had to blame!!!! As soon as I took the dogs off of it… withing 1 1/2 days the diarrhea was gone!! Then I decided to do a little research & found so many other similar stories. And how the Origens recipe changed. Some people claim that the dogs can’t “handle” the 80% protein (old recipe was 70%), I on the other hand think that is a bunch of crap (no pun intended)!! My dogs used to be on a raw diet which was 80% protein. Unfortunately I can’t afford to feed them raw anymore. So I was wondering if anyone has bothered to see if Origens is willing to reimburse any vet bills?? I am still going to try. This infuriates me….. hmmmm Class action lawsuit??? Your thoughts anyone… Thanks!

]]> By: Sammiemom http://petcareeducation.com/dogfoodreviews/orijen-dog-food/comment-page-1/#comment-83437 Sammiemom Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:39:06 +0000 http://petcareeducation.com/dogfoodreviews/?p=215#comment-83437 Okay people - DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH! There are plenty of reliable sites with credible studies about many of the things mentioned. Here are a few FACTS: Dogs need a very good protein source at all ages. More so as they get older as they are not able to metabolize protein as well as they did when they were younger. They also loose muscle mass as they age and one of the main components of muscle is protein. Are there exceptions? Sure. If your dog/breed has or is prone to have pancreatitis, kidney problems, etc. then you do have to look into the best protein/fat ratios but good quality protein is still key. Yes, some dogs can't tolerate high protein or fat contents due to a health condition or sensitive GI system and will have diarrhea or gas. If they continue with time and adding things like pure pumpkin then maybe you need to look into a special diet. Does the new Orijen formula give dogs more gas - yes, I have found that with my dogs but live with it. A fact is that dog foods kept in packaging containing a plastic liner with time will have chemicals leech into the food. Only a few super premium foods have a foil liner and Orijen does. Unless something changed I had spoken to someone at Champion Foods and they said they pay fisherman extra not to treat the fish they get (as I believe they get the fish fresh, not processed into meal) with Ethoxquin. US regulations state that any fish meal sold in the US must be preserved with it. One last point - Most Veterinarians get one semester in school devoted to nutrition. Most of their information is from dog food companies that give them big mark-ups on food. No one food is perfect for all dogs, but by knowing your dog's needs and DOING YOUR OWN RESEARCH into what is fact & fiction will let you decide what is best for your dog. I have fed Orijen to my dogs (hobby breeder of Samoyeds) from weaning to 14+ years since it was available in my part of the USA and have bloodwork done every 6 months on my old kids. Yes, kidney & liver values go up slighly but that is because they are processing high levels of protein & fat which doesn't mean these organs are being damaged. Other values will tell you if they can no longer tolerate high protein/fat foods. My only problem with Orijen is that it is so nutritionally dense that I can only give my 50 - 60 lb. dogs 1/2 cup twice a day to keep them from getting fat. I "fill them up" with raw vegetables, especially carrots, pure pumpkin and apple slices. Okay people – DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH! There are plenty of reliable sites with credible studies about many of the things mentioned. Here are a few FACTS: Dogs need a very good protein source at all ages. More so as they get older as they are not able to metabolize protein as well as they did when they were younger. They also loose muscle mass as they age and one of the main components of muscle is protein. Are there exceptions? Sure. If your dog/breed has or is prone to have pancreatitis, kidney problems, etc. then you do have to look into the best protein/fat ratios but good quality protein is still key. Yes, some dogs can’t tolerate high protein or fat contents due to a health condition or sensitive GI system and will have diarrhea or gas. If they continue with time and adding things like pure pumpkin then maybe you need to look into a special diet. Does the new Orijen formula give dogs more gas – yes, I have found that with my dogs but live with it. A fact is that dog foods kept in packaging containing a plastic liner with time will have chemicals leech into the food. Only a few super premium foods have a foil liner and Orijen does. Unless something changed I had spoken to someone at Champion Foods and they said they pay fisherman extra not to treat the fish they get (as I believe they get the fish fresh, not processed into meal) with Ethoxquin.
US regulations state that any fish meal sold in the US must be preserved with it. One last point – Most Veterinarians get one semester in school devoted to nutrition. Most of their information is from dog food companies that give them big mark-ups on food. No one food is perfect for all dogs, but by knowing your dog’s needs and DOING YOUR OWN RESEARCH into what is fact & fiction will let you decide what is best for your dog. I have fed Orijen to my dogs (hobby breeder of Samoyeds) from weaning to 14+ years since it was available in my part of the USA and have bloodwork done every 6 months on my old kids. Yes, kidney & liver values go up slighly but that is because they are processing high levels of protein & fat which doesn’t mean these organs are being damaged. Other values will tell you if they can no longer tolerate high protein/fat foods. My only problem with Orijen is that it is so nutritionally dense that I can only give my 50 – 60 lb. dogs 1/2 cup twice a day to keep them from getting fat. I “fill them up” with raw vegetables, especially carrots, pure pumpkin and apple slices.

]]> By: Sandra http://petcareeducation.com/dogfoodreviews/orijen-dog-food/comment-page-1/#comment-81465 Sandra Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:04:29 +0000 http://petcareeducation.com/dogfoodreviews/?p=215#comment-81465 As I mentioned in another post myself and many fellow Yorkie owners have our babes on Orijen, healthy happy dogs As I mentioned in another post myself and many fellow Yorkie owners have our babes on Orijen, healthy happy dogs

]]> By: Sandra http://petcareeducation.com/dogfoodreviews/orijen-dog-food/comment-page-1/#comment-81464 Sandra Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:01:46 +0000 http://petcareeducation.com/dogfoodreviews/?p=215#comment-81464 My dog is on Orijen Red, no issues, no comments from the vet. I've read articles by vets that state protein content has nothing to do with dog size. The dogs system is built to process it naturally. I feed my dog raw beef and lamb also and he is a healthy happy 6 pound Yorkie. Several friends with Yorkies have switched to Orijen and are all very happy and dogs are healthy, we all noticed a huge reduction in tearing and eye snot too. My dog is on Orijen Red, no issues, no comments from the vet.
I’ve read articles by vets that state protein content has nothing to do with dog size. The dogs system is built to process it naturally.
I feed my dog raw beef and lamb also and he is a healthy happy 6 pound Yorkie.

Several friends with Yorkies have switched to Orijen and are all very happy and dogs are healthy, we all noticed a huge reduction in tearing and eye snot too.

]]> By: Jo http://petcareeducation.com/dogfoodreviews/orijen-dog-food/comment-page-1/#comment-76116 Jo Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:28:39 +0000 http://petcareeducation.com/dogfoodreviews/?p=215#comment-76116 I have a 14 month old chihuahua pomeranian mix, we started him out on the 75% but switched him to the 80% a couple weeks ago, slowly introducing it with the 75%. His stools have became looser and there's an increase in his gas production, but his coat and skin are phenomenal. I've been looking into Ziwipeak and wondering what the benefits would be of switching him over or incorporating it into his daily feedings? I have a 14 month old chihuahua pomeranian mix, we started him out on the 75% but switched him to the 80% a couple weeks ago, slowly introducing it with the 75%. His stools have became looser and there’s an increase in his gas production, but his coat and skin are phenomenal. I’ve been looking into Ziwipeak and wondering what the benefits would be of switching him over or incorporating it into his daily feedings?

]]> By: seektherapyNow http://petcareeducation.com/dogfoodreviews/orijen-dog-food/comment-page-1/#comment-72811 seektherapyNow Mon, 10 Oct 2011 08:24:34 +0000 http://petcareeducation.com/dogfoodreviews/?p=215#comment-72811 I purposely looked into "the best dog food" for my dog. After trying to make my 10 year old Maltese’s food myself, which he hated. Orijen seemed like the best choice at the time, but now I am concerned. After reading other people’s comments here and finding the website, even though its old news, who’s to say it’s not still made this way http://wherearethepetfoodchampions.com/web/Orijen_Recall.html I already know the FDA, USDA and other government’s organizations, governing dog or cat food really don’t care about animals. If they did, they would put stricter regulations on human food and prevent cruelty on feeding lots. This makes me sick! I am willing to pay for high quality food to prevent my dog from getting sick. What do I do now? I purposely looked into “the best dog food” for my dog. After trying to make my 10 year old Maltese’s food myself, which he hated. Orijen seemed like the best choice at the time, but now I am concerned. After reading other people’s comments here and finding the website, even though its old news, who’s to say it’s not still made this way http://wherearethepetfoodchampions.com/web/Orijen_Recall.html
I already know the FDA, USDA and other government’s organizations, governing dog or cat food really don’t care about animals. If they did, they would put stricter regulations on human food and prevent cruelty on feeding lots. This makes me sick! I am willing to pay for high quality food to prevent my dog from getting sick. What do I do now?

]]> By: Lori http://petcareeducation.com/dogfoodreviews/orijen-dog-food/comment-page-1/#comment-72345 Lori Wed, 05 Oct 2011 04:53:28 +0000 http://petcareeducation.com/dogfoodreviews/?p=215#comment-72345 My golden was on Orijen for almost 2 years and then got a pancreatitis attack. My vet said I was crazy to give her such high protein and fat. Now she has to be on a very low fat food, probably for the rest of her life. My golden was on Orijen for almost 2 years and then got a pancreatitis attack. My vet said I was crazy to give her such high protein and fat. Now she has to be on a very low fat food, probably for the rest of her life.

]]> By: Jim http://petcareeducation.com/dogfoodreviews/orijen-dog-food/comment-page-1/#comment-71365 Jim Thu, 29 Sep 2011 18:37:08 +0000 http://petcareeducation.com/dogfoodreviews/?p=215#comment-71365 Well just wondering? Realizing that some pups may have problems with any food. First of all the Orijen Puppy is not 80% protein, it's 80% meat, the old was 75% meat not protein. Maybe about 38% protein. I don't see anything about sodium selenite on the the 80/20 formula? It does in fact have selenium yeast? Chelation of minerals is not always a good thing, depending on the minerals, and often is just a waste of money. It merely helps the minerals hang on to other things supposedly for better processing, again often not needed. Just saying, comments? Well just wondering? Realizing that some pups may have problems with any food. First of all the Orijen Puppy is not 80% protein, it’s 80% meat, the old was 75% meat not protein. Maybe about 38% protein. I don’t see anything about sodium selenite on the the 80/20 formula? It does in fact have selenium yeast? Chelation of minerals is not always a good thing, depending on the minerals, and often is just a waste of money. It merely helps the minerals hang on to other things supposedly for better processing, again often not needed. Just saying, comments?

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