Orijen Dog Food

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So, I'm thinking of changing to Orijen. Have already had a sample bag, and Daisy loves it.

But it is sooooo expensive. As a food does it really justify the cost?
 
Popular here in New Zealand, where the choice of "quality food" is limited, my dogs and cats love it. I suppose it really depends on the ingredients and what is available of a similar standard and at what cost.
 
Supposed to be one of the best. I haven't used it personally because it's cheaper for me to feed raw for the amount of dogs I have. Some people find it too rich and you usually need less of it than other foods so might not be as expensive as you think.
 
My son's partner feeds her dog this and I nearly died at the cost! I have to say though he is over 10 and (fingers crossed, touch wood!!) is incredibly healthy and active for his age. He is little though so doesn't eat much, my lab would cost me a fortune.
 
It is a very good quality food, so if you can afford it i would get it. Pets deserve the best we can afford :)
 
I used to feed Orijen until I found Eden Holistic which is as good as Orijen (80% meat, no grains) but is made in the UK and is therefore cheaper. I used to buy in bulk (working dog packs) and that was also VAT free which helped. They have had great reviews and their customer service is also WAY better than Orijen's UK distributors (I have no connection with Eden btw - have just been in your position!).
 
We tried Origen and also. Arcana but couldn't justify the price,especially as we also give boiled chicken or fish etc....
Now I'm using natural and delicious,also grain free and half the price.
 
I feed Acana, which is made by the same company as Orijen. I did quite a lot of research into dry dog food and these two came out top. The reason I feel Acana is because I already feed meat in their diets, separate to dry dog food. The meat/protein content of Acana is about the only difference in their products (Acana having a lower content) and the price reflects this, so it made sense to keep feeding meat in addition to biscuits and pay slightly less for Acana. IIRC Daisy is a small dog? So hopefully wouldn't cost you a fortune in dog food, and IMO it is worth the price.
 
So worth it, no nasties and you don't feed as much because it's excellent quality. Acana is slightly better value. Applaws would be my top wet choice. Have you looked at the wet and dry dog food indexes on the stickies? ^^ As she's a bichon, I don't imagine it would be too crazy expensive to feed.


Don't suppose you fancy raw? It can be a pain getting used to, but once you've worked out your ratios, it's cheap, obvious what they're getting, piece of cake.
 
Have a look at Millies Wolfheart, give them a ring, they are super helpful.

All quality ingredients, mostly british and grain free. Expensive but you feed less and definitely worth it.
 
amymay said:
No, don't really fancy raw CT. She does get raw meat, but I'm basically lazy.....
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Funny girl! Natural Instinct is ready made, no effort if you fancy. I think Orijen is fab, but I would add in something, occasional chicken wings, maybe, if you're not worried by the bones.
 
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