Orijen (US) Pate · Regional Red Entree
Wet food · Adult Maintenance
US formulation — recipes for the same product can differ by region.
Furry PI's verdict
Orijen Pate earns its high grade honestly. Lamb leads the ingredient list — the right start for an obligate carnivore. The overall picture is excellent for everyday feeding.
What works
- Lamb leads the ingredient list — the right start for an obligate carnivore.
- As a wet food, it delivers the moisture cats rarely drink on their own.
- Carbohydrate load stays close to what a cat would eat in nature.
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Open the full investigation — freeNutrition from the label (as fed)
| Protein | 12% |
| Fat | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.5% |
| Moisture | 80% |
| Ash* | 2.5% |
| Carbs (estimated)* | 0% |
Label: guaranteed analysis (min/max). * not printed on the label — carbs are calculated, ash/moisture estimated from typical values. How these numbers translate into calories from protein vs carbs — and how this food scores on each pillar — is shown in the app.
Quick answers
- Is Orijen Pate grain-free?
- Yes — no grains appear on the ingredient list.
- What are the first ingredients in Orijen Pate?
- The label opens with lamb, beef and beef kidney. Ingredients are listed by weight, so the first few carry the most.
- Does it contain artificial colours or preservatives?
- None appear on the ingredient list.
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