ORIJEN Original Cat
Manufacturer: ORIJEN
The ORIJEN Original Cat (ORIJEN) earned a technical score of 71.5/100 (rated ✅ Solid) under the independent My Pet Magazine methodology, which combines the IDNM nutrient density index (68 pts) and the IPFI ingredient purity index (66 pts). On a dry-matter basis, this food for cats delivers 44.44% protein and 22.22% fat. The analysis is computed by algorithm, with no payment or interference from brands.
Nutritional Analysis
Dry-Matter Composition
Composition and Energy
Values as declared in the manufacturer guaranteed analysis (as-fed basis — as printed on the bag).
| Nutrient | Value |
|---|---|
| Crude protein | 40 % |
| Crude fat | 20 % |
| Crude fiber | 3 % |
| Moisture | 10 % |
| Metabolizable energy | 4120 kcal/kg |
How much to feed per day
Estimated daily serving (g/day) based on the metabolizable energy of this food (4120 kcal/kg) and the maintenance energy requirement (RER) of the cat by body weight. Adjust according to veterinary guidance — the formula does not account for activity level, neutering or individual clinical conditions.
| Weight of the cat | Energy requirement | Recommended serving |
|---|---|---|
| 3 kg | 146 kcal/day | 35 g/day |
| 4 kg | 177 kcal/day | 43 g/day |
| 5 kg | 206 kcal/day | 50 g/day |
| 6 kg | 233 kcal/day | 56 g/day |
Formula: energy requirement (kcal/day) = 70 × weight(kg)^0.67 [RER — Resting Energy Requirement; the same formula used by the My Pet Magazine cost calculator]. Serving (g/day) = energy requirement ÷ (kcal/kg of the food ÷ 1000). Sources: FEDIAF Nutritional Guidelines 2024 / NRC 2006.
Ingredients
- 1Chicken
- 2Turkey
- 3Whole herring
- 4Turkey giblets (liver, heart, gizzard)
- 5Salmon
- 6Dehydrated chicken
- 7Dehydrated turkey
- 8Dehydrated salmon
- 9Dehydrated chicken liver
- 10Dehydrated egg
What we like
- ✓taurina declarada
- ✓probióticos
www.orijenpetfoods.com — verificado 2026-08-30
Frequently asked questions about ORIJEN Original Cat
- What is the technical score of ORIJEN Original Cat?
- ORIJEN Original Cat (ORIJEN) scores 71.5/100 under the My Pet Magazine methodology — a weighted average of the IDNM nutrient density index (68 points) and the IPFI ingredient purity index (66 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 Original Cat have?
- On a dry-matter basis (removing the effect of moisture), ORIJEN Original Cat has 44.44% protein and 22.22% fat. Converting to a dry-matter basis allows a fair comparison between foods for cats with different moisture levels.
- Is ORIJEN Original Cat a good food for cats?
- Under the My Pet Magazine classification, ORIJEN Original Cat is "Solid" (score 71.5/100). Strengths: taurina declarada, probióticos. Talk to a veterinarian before changing the diet of your cat.