Orijen Cat Food

Orijen Cat Food FAQS

What makes Orijen cat food different from other cat foods?

Orijen cat food stands out for its use of fresh, whole ingredients that are minimally processed to retain their nutritional value. They use a "biologically appropriate" approach, meaning that the food is formulated to meet the nutritional needs of cats based on their natural diet in the wild.

Is Orijen cat food grain-free?

Yes, Orijen cat food is grain-free. It contains no wheat, corn, or soy, which are common allergens for cats.

Where is Orijen cat food made?

Orijen cat food is made in Canada at their company-owned kitchens in Alberta, Canada, using only the freshest locally sourced ingredients.

Is Orijen cat food safe for my cat?

Yes, Orijen cat food is safe for cats to eat. They adhere to strict quality control standards and use only high-quality ingredients in their products. However, as with any new food, it is important to introduce it gradually to your cat's diet and monitor them for any adverse reactions.

Does Orijen make wet cat food?

Yes, Orijen wet cat food is a high meat and flavour option that can be fed as a complete diet or in combination with dry food. Each moisture-rich diet is packed with real food ingredients that are easy to digest and loaded with key nutrients that cats need to thrive.

What’s the difference between Orijen wet and dry cat food?

Orijen dry cat food is calorie-dense and high in protein. This crunchy format makes it easy to store and feed. Orijen wet food, on the other hand, is moisture-rich to help keep your kitty hydrated. These canned formulas are suitable for picky eaters and can support better digestion and nutrient distribution.

Shop Orijen Cat Food in Canada

Discover premium Canadian-made nutrition with Orijen Cat Food, available across Canada at Homes Alive Pets. Crafted following a biologically appropriate whole-prey philosophy, each dry and wet formula features up to 95% fresh or raw animal ingredients that mirror a cat’s natural diet and support digestive, skin, coat, and heart health.

As shedding season ramps up, nutrition plays a key role in skin and coat health. Orijen recipes made with fish or poultry provide natural sources of omega fatty acids to help support a soft, healthy coat.

Orijen provides high-protein, nutrient-rich meals suitable for all life stages, from playful kittens to mature seniors. Available in multiple formulas, like Original, Fit & Trim, Regional Red, Guardian 8, Six Fish, and Kitten food, these award-winning recipes are made in Canada using the freshest regional ingredients.

Our newest arrival is Orijen Wholeprey Diet Dry Kitten Food. It's designed to meet the unique needs of growing kittens, focusing on optimal protein from the WholePrey format and core nutrients like EPA and DHA.

Whole Prey Diet Approach

As a fellow Canadian brand and believer in delivering the best, most natural nutrition for our four-legged family members, Homes Alive Pets is delighted to carry an assortment of Orijen cat food recipes and cat treats.

Each Orijen cat food Canada recipe formula is biologically appropriate, mirroring a cat's natural diet in the wild. Orijen uses the whole prey diet approach in each formula, which incorporates a minimum of 80% fresh meats, marrow, organs, and cartilage from quality protein sources.

Which Orijen Cat Food Recipe Should You Choose?

The best diet helps your cat thrive at any age and any lifestyle. Orijen offers a wide variety of formulas to help you make the right diet choices for your feline friend.

Orijen's maintenance recipes, like Orijen Six Fish, help maintain a healthy weight and muscle mass, while also supporting skin and coat health.

Orijen cat recipes use freeze-dried liver coatings to enhance palatability, making them perfect for picky cats who turn into food critics.

To keep your cat hydrated and offer them a bolf flavour that they'll love, try Orijen wet cat food. Each recipe contains 95% animal proteins to offer your cat a diet that mimics their ancestral diet.

Whether you feed exclusively wet cat food or use it as a side dish, these wet food recipes are a great way to add a little extra flavour, moisture, and nutrition to your cat's diet.

How to Switch to Orijen Cat Food

Whether you have a cuddly kitten, adult or senior cat, Orijen’s dry and wet cat foods are a wonderful option to choose from. They’re designed with your cat’s health and happiness in mind, with all of the nutrients she needs and flavours she’ll crave.

Transitioning to Orijen? Cats do best with a slow 7–10-day switch, especially if they’re currently on a lower-protein diet. Portion control will also help them adjust to the new caloric density.

Shop our full selection of Orijen pet products like Orijen Freeze Dried Cat Treats. At Homes Alive Pets, you can shop our full selection in-store or shop online and have it delivered right to your door. Sign up for AutoShip to make sure your kitty never misses a meal, and you can save 5% on every order.