by Orijen
ALS
Regular
AAFCO

Orijen

Regional Red™ (US)

ALS
Regular
AAFCO
AAFCO adequacy statement provided by the manufacturer
1

First Ingredient

Animal Protein

Flavor

Beef

Cat Food Central Quality Score: 90 out of 100
199 views

Available sizes

4 lb
1.8 kg
12 lb
5.4 kg

Summary

Orijen Regional Red™ is a high-protein dry cat food formulated to meet the nutritional needs of indoor and outdoor adult cats through a biologically appropriate, meat-rich diet.
The first ingredient is fresh or raw beef, a highly digestible animal protein that supports lean muscle maintenance and provides essential amino acids for overall feline health.
With 90% animal ingredients, including beef, wild boar, lamb, pork, and various fish meals, the formula delivers a diverse range of proteins and organ meats that mimic a natural prey-based diet.
The inclusion of WholePrey components – meat, organs, and bone – ensures a rich supply of naturally occurring vitamins, minerals, and nutrients, such as taurine, calcium, and phosphorus, thereby reducing the need for synthetic additives.
At 40% crude protein and 20% fat, the formula supports high energy levels, muscle development, and a healthy skin and coat, making it especially suitable for active or outdoor cats.
Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, including DHA (0.3%) and EPA (0.2%), contribute to cognitive function, cardiovascular health, and anti-inflammatory support.
Probiotics in the form of Bacillus coagulans (100 million CFU/lb) help maintain a balanced gut microbiome and support digestive health.
Legumes, such as lentils, beans, and peas, provide fiber and plant-based nutrients, aiding in digestion and promoting a sense of satiety.
Fruits and vegetables like pumpkin, squash, apples, and cranberries offer natural antioxidants and phytonutrients that support immune function and urinary tract health.
The freeze-dried coating enhances palatability, making the food more appealing to picky eaters while preserving the nutritional integrity of raw ingredients.

Pros
Expand All
1

High animal protein content

90% animal ingredients provide essential amino acids for muscle maintenance and overall health.
2

WholePrey philosophy

Inclusion of organs and bones delivers natural sources of taurine, calcium, and phosphorus.
3

Rich in omega fatty acids

DHA and EPA support brain function, skin health, and inflammation control.
4

Probiotic support

Bacillus coagulans promotes digestive health and nutrient absorption.
5

No added fillers

Free from corn, wheat, soy, and tapioca, reducing the risk of food sensitivities.
6

Freeze-dried coating

Enhances flavor and preserves nutrients from raw ingredients.
Cons
Expand All
1

High fat content

At 20%, the fat level may be excessive for sedentary or overweight cats, requiring portion control.
2

Elevated calcium and phosphorus

Levels of 1.9% and 1.4% respectively, may not be ideal for cats with kidney concerns or those requiring mineral-restricted diets.
3

Multiple protein sources

The variety of meats may not suit cats with food sensitivities or those needing limited-ingredient diets.
4

Use of legumes and pulses

Ingredients like lentils, beans, and peas may be less digestible for some cats and contribute to higher carbohydrate content.
5

Unspecified ash content

Lack of declared ash percentage limits the assessment of mineral load, which is important for urinary health.

Nutrition

Ingredients

  • Beef
  • Wild Boar
  • Beef Liver
  • Whole Herring
  • Pork
  • Beef Meal
  • Lamb Meal
  • Pork Meal
  • Sardine Meal
  • Pollock Meal
  • and also:
Whole red lentils, Whole pinto beans, Lamb, Herring meal, Beef fat, Natural fish flavor, Lamb liver, Whole green lentils, Whole navy beans, Beef kidney, Pollock oil, Whole chickpeas, Whole peas, Lentil fiber, Dehydrated salmon, Beef tripe, Pork liver, Pork kidney, Whole cranberries, Dried kelp, Choline chloride, Mixed tocopherols (preservative), Whole pumpkin, Whole butternut squash, Collard greens, Whole apples, Whole pears, Zinc proteinate, Vitamin E supplement, Thiamine mononitrate, Niacin, Pyridoxine hydrochloride, Dried Bacillus coagulans fermentation product, Dried chicory root, Turmeric, Sarsaparilla root, Althea root, Rosehips, Juniper berries, Citric acid (preservative), Rosemary extract

Vitamins and Additives

    Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride.

    Guaranteed Analysis

    Crude Protein
    40%
    Crude Fat
    20%
    Crude Fiber
    3%
    Moisture
    10%
    Calcium
    1.9%
    Phosphorus
    1.4%
    Magnesium
    0.1%
    Omega 3
    1.2%
    Omega 6
    2%
    Metabolizable Energy
    4080 kcal/kg
    DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) (Min.) 0.3%, EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) (Min.) 0.2%, Taurine (Min.) 0.2%, Total Microorganisms* (Min) 100 Million CFU/lb (Bacillus Coagulans), *Not Recognized As An Essential Nutrient By The AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles.

    Notes

    The score is calculated after relocating fresh meat or fish ingredient(s), as explained in Rule 7: Quality and Location Impact of Meat Ingredients

    Guaranteed Analysis

    Crude Protein
    40%
    Crude Fat
    20%
    Crude Fiber
    3%
    Moisture
    10%
    Calcium
    1.9%
    Phosphorus
    1.4%
    Magnesium
    0.1%
    Omega 3
    1.2%
    Omega 6
    2%
    Metabolizable Energy
    4080 kcal/kg
    DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) (Min.) 0.3%, EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) (Min.) 0.2%, Taurine (Min.) 0.2%, Total Microorganisms* (Min) 100 Million CFU/lb (Bacillus Coagulans), *Not Recognized As An Essential Nutrient By The AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles.
    Last reviewed:
    We periodically review this product’s details and update them to match the manufacturer’s latest published information, but some changes may not be reflected immediately.

    More products from Orijen

    Adult Sterilised
    This dry cat food is marked as Grain-Free
    Orijen: Fit & Trim (EMEA)
    100
    Orijen
    Fit & Trim (EMEA)
    Key nutritional info
    Crude Protein
    42%
    Crude Fat
    15%
    Crude Fiber
    6%
    Carbohydrates
    17.00%
    Metabolizable Energy
    3571 kcal/kg
    Orijen: Fit & Trim (EMEA)
    Fit & Trim (EMEA)
    Orijen
    100
    Animal Protein
    Chicken
    Adult
    Sterilised
    42%
    15%
    6%
    No
    ALS Regular
    Orijen: Six Fish (6 Fish)
    96
    Orijen
    Six Fish (6 Fish)
    Key nutritional info
    Crude Protein
    40%
    Crude Fat
    19%
    Crude Fiber
    3%
    Carbohydrates
    19.00%
    Metabolizable Energy
    3913 kcal/kg
    Orijen: Six Fish (6 Fish)
    Six Fish (6 Fish)
    Orijen
    96
    Animal Protein
    Fish: Herring
    ALS
    Regular
    40%
    19%
    3%
    No
    Adult Regular
    Orijen: Guardian 8
    98
    Orijen
    Guardian 8 (CA)
    Key nutritional info
    Crude Protein
    40%
    Crude Fat
    18%
    Crude Fiber
    4%
    Carbohydrates
    19.00%
    Metabolizable Energy
    3820 kcal/kg
    Orijen: Guardian 8
    Guardian 8 (CA)
    Orijen
    98
    Animal Protein
    Chicken
    Adult
    Regular
    40%
    18%
    4%
    No
    ALS Regular
    Orijen: Original Cat (ALS)
    100
    Orijen
    Original Cat (ALS)
    Key nutritional info
    Crude Protein
    40%
    Crude Fat
    20%
    Crude Fiber
    3%
    Carbohydrates
    19.00%
    Metabolizable Energy
    3993 kcal/kg
    Orijen: Original Cat (ALS)
    Original Cat (ALS)
    Orijen
    100
    Animal Protein
    Chicken
    ALS
    Regular
    40%
    20%
    3%
    No
    Kitten Regular
    Orijen: Kitten
    99
    Orijen
    Kitten (CA)
    Key nutritional info
    Crude Protein
    40%
    Crude Fat
    20%
    Crude Fiber
    3%
    Carbohydrates
    18.00%
    Metabolizable Energy
    3958 kcal/kg
    Orijen: Kitten
    Kitten (CA)
    Orijen
    99
    Animal Protein
    Chicken
    Kitten
    Regular
    40%
    20%
    3%
    No

    Alternative Products

    The alternative products listed here are selected based on their similarity to the product you're viewing.
    We compare key factors such as overall score, life stage, and category, along with core nutritional values like protein, fat, fiber, and metabolizable energy.
    While not identical, these products fall within a defined range to offer nutritionally comparable options.
    ALS Regular
    This dry cat food is marked as Grain-Free
    Tiki Cat: Born Carnivore® - High Protein: Deboned Chicken & Egg Recipe
    98
    Tiki Cat
    Born Carnivore® - High Protein: Deboned Chicken & Egg Recipe
    Key nutritional info
    Crude Protein
    43%
    Crude Fat
    19%
    Crude Fiber
    3.5%
    Carbohydrates
    17.50%
    Metabolizable Energy
    3976 kcal/kg
    Tiki Cat: Born Carnivore® - High Protein: Deboned Chicken & Egg Recipe
    Born Carnivore® - High Protein: Deboned Chicken & Egg Recipe
    Tiki Cat
    98
    Animal Protein
    Chicken
    ALS
    Regular
    43%
    19%
    3.5%
    No
    ALS Regular
    This dry cat food is marked as Grain-Free
    Nature’s Variety Instinct: Raw Boost Real Chicken Recipe (ALS)
    98
    Nature’s Variety Instinct
    Raw Boost Real Chicken Recipe (ALS)
    Key nutritional info
    Crude Protein
    41%
    Crude Fat
    22%
    Crude Fiber
    3.5%
    Carbohydrates
    12.50%
    Metabolizable Energy
    3962 kcal/kg
    Nature’s Variety Instinct: Raw Boost Real Chicken Recipe (ALS)
    Raw Boost Real Chicken Recipe (ALS)
    Nature’s Variety Instinct
    98
    Animal Protein
    Chicken
    ALS
    Regular
    41%
    22%
    3.5%
    No
    ALS Regular
    This dry cat food is marked as Grain-Free
    Oven Baked Tradition: Cat Food Prepared With Fresh Chicken, Fruit & Vegetables
    98
    Oven Baked Tradition
    Cat Food Prepared With Fresh Chicken, Fruit & Vegetables
    Key nutritional info
    Crude Protein
    42%
    Crude Fat
    20%
    Crude Fiber
    3.5%
    Carbohydrates
    14.70%
    Metabolizable Energy
    3918 kcal/kg
    Oven Baked Tradition: Cat Food Prepared With Fresh Chicken, Fruit & Vegetables
    Cat Food Prepared With Fresh Chicken, Fruit & Vegetables
    Oven Baked Tradition
    98
    Animal Protein
    Chicken
    ALS
    Regular
    42%
    20%
    3.5%
    No
    ALS Regular
    This dry cat food is marked as Grain-Free
    Blackwood: Bounty - Grain Free Chicken + Turkey Recipe
    97
    Blackwood
    Bounty - Grain Free Chicken + Turkey Recipe
    Key nutritional info
    Crude Protein
    42%
    Crude Fat
    16%
    Crude Fiber
    3.5%
    Carbohydrates
    18.50%
    Metabolizable Energy
    3732 kcal/kg
    Blackwood: Bounty - Grain Free Chicken + Turkey Recipe
    Bounty - Grain Free Chicken + Turkey Recipe
    Blackwood
    97
    Animal Protein
    Chicken
    ALS
    Regular
    42%
    16%
    3.5%
    No
    ALS Regular
    This dry cat food is marked as Grain-Free
    Annamaet: Grain Free Feline
    95
    Annamaet
    Grain Free Feline
    Key nutritional info
    Crude Protein
    44%
    Crude Fat
    20%
    Crude Fiber
    3%
    Carbohydrates
    15.51%
    Metabolizable Energy
    4034 kcal/kg
    Annamaet: Grain Free Feline
    Grain Free Feline
    Annamaet
    95
    Animal Protein
    Chicken
    ALS
    Regular
    44%
    20%
    3%
    No
    Product feedback

    Found a mistake?
    Missing info?

    Provide as many details as possible about Orijen: Regional Red™ (US) so we can make it better!

    How the score is calculated?

    The actual calculation of the score is based on sophisticated and advanced algorithm that takes into account multiple parameters.

    To simplify the explanation, the calculation is based on three main criteria:

    (1) Amount of protein (more is better)

    (2) Amount of carbohydrates (less is better)

    (3) Quality and source of ingredients.

    Based on that 3 main criteria, 9 score calculation rules are used to compare the different foods.

    One major assumption is that the closer an ingredient is to the top of the ingredient list, the greater its relative weight and contribution to the food.

    In general, cat food is composed of protein, fats, carbohydrates, fibers, vitamins, and minerals.

    Protein is the most important component in a cat's diet, and cats primarily get their protein from animal meat.

    Fat is a primary source of energy and essential fatty acids.

    Carbohydrates are controversial in a cat's diet, as cats are obligate carnivores and typically consume very few carbohydrates.

    Fibers play an important role in digestion and food absorption, and vitamins and minerals are essential for different organism functions.

    Dry matter values are used to compare the amount of nutrients in different cat foods. This means that moisture is excluded from the equation to provide a more accurate comparison.

    Putting all of these and more into a formula results in a product score.

    The maximum score a cat food can receive is 100. Points are added or removed based on the score calculation rules.

    Didn't find a dry food?

    Provide as many details as you can so we can analyze the missing product and add it.

    [quillforms id="14695" width="100%" min_height="500px" max_height="auto"]

    Report a Missing Dry Cat Food

    Can't find a product on Cat Food Central? Let us know and we'll add it.

    All fields are required.

    Thank you for your report!

    We've received your submission and will review it shortly. This window will close automatically.

    Closing in 5 seconds...

    Help us improve Cat Food Central

    Spotted something broken, or have an idea? We'd love to hear it.

    All fields are required.

    Thank you for your report!

    We've received your submission and will review it shortly. This window will close automatically.

    Closing in 5 seconds...

    Before you dive in

    Please read and confirm the statements below to continue.

    By confirming, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

    We could not process your request. Please try again.
    Check your inbox and click the link to join the waitlist.
    Your cat details were updated
    5 seconds