Orijen Pet Food Review

Made by Champion Petfoods in CA.

Average score: 72/100 across 26 pet food products.

Top Orijen products

1. Original Cat — 96/100
2. Regional Red — 86/100
3. Orijen Freeze-Dried Medallions Original — 80/100
4. Orijen Freeze-Dried Medallions Regional Red — 80/100
5. Orijen Freeze-Dried Medallions Tundra — 80/100

Frequently asked questions

Who makes Orijen pet food?

Orijen is manufactured by Champion Petfoods.

Where is Orijen made?

Orijen pet food is made in CA.

When was Orijen founded?

Orijen was founded in 2005.

Is Orijen WSAVA-aligned?

Orijen is not on our WSAVA-aligned shortlist. That doesn't automatically mean the food is poor quality — many strong brands haven't pursued WSAVA recognition — but it means we lack independent confirmation of feeding-trial validation and on-staff veterinary nutritionist staffing.

Has Orijen ever been recalled?

We haven't matched any Orijen products to current FDA recall records. Note that absence of matches isn't a guarantee of no recall history — older recalls may not be in the current feed.

How does Orijen score in our analysis?

Orijen averages 72/100 across 26 products in our catalog. Individual product scores combine ingredient quality, AAFCO compliance, and controversial-additive severity. See the methodology page for the full algorithm.

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