What does Biologically Appropriate™ mean?

Since 2005, ORIJEN® has been helping dogs and cats unlock their full potential by feeding them as nature intended. As the fullest expression of Biologically Appropriate nutrition, ORIJEN diets feature unmatched amounts of WholePrey animal ingredients, providing the protein-rich food your dog and cat were born to eat.
WHAT DOES BIOLOGICALLY APPROPRIATE MEAN?
The Biologically Appropriate concept is simple: mirror the freshness and variety of meats that dogs and cats are evolved to eat. ORIJEN represents the fullest expression of our Biologically Appropriate philosophy. ORIJEN’s recipes reflect diets as close as possible to what our dogs’ and cats’ ancestors found and consumed in nature. Our recipes feature 85-90%* quality animal ingredients in unparalleled variety. With high meat inclusions from superior quality meat, poultry, and produce, feeding ORIJEN means feeding your pet the best.
What is meatmath?
MeatMath is designed to help you assess if your food is Biologically Appropriate. Biologically Appropriate foods are formulated to match the eating anatomy of the animal they are intended for. Dogs and cats are evolved as carnivores, which means they require high concentrations of meat, high inclusions of fresh meat, and a rich diversity of meat.
Is your food Biologically Appropriate?
Answer the three meat questions: How Much? How Fresh? How Many?
- How much meat is in a recipe? Our recipes feature 85-95%* quality animal ingredients.
- How much fresh or raw meat is in a recipe? ORIJEN’s animal ingredient content contains 2/3 fresh or raw.
- How many meats are included in a recipe? Each ORIJEN recipe contains a minimum of 6 different animal ingredients
Discover our full range of Biologically Appropriate ORIJEN Dog and ORIJEN Cat recipes.
*Approximate and derived from the unprocessed state of the ingredients.