| MarkFromSea | 02-27-2015 11:34 AM | Quote:
Originally Posted by Britster
(Post 4533441)
Eh as someone who feeds Acana with amazing results, I've given up trying to find that "perfect" food. Yes I was disappointed in some of the things the company does and I find it annoying how many people think Orijen is the GODS of all pet foods but honestly? My dog does GREAT on their foods for whatever reason so I'll continue to feed it. | Gucci didn't care for Orijen.
Just sharing what you, I'm pretty sure, already know to help others. Acana Dog Food Review & Ingredients Analysis
{"Differences Between Orijen And Acana
According to the company, both foods specialize in “biologically appropriate” diets made with fresh regional ingredients. Orijen has a higher meat protein content than Acana. Orijen dog food is made with 75 to 80 percent meat, while Acana dog food is made with 40 to 65 percent meat, depending on the specific formula. Orijen dog food formulas have between 38 and 42 percent protein, while Acana dog food formulas contain protein levels in the 27 to 34 percent range. There is also a difference between Orijen dog food and Acana dog food with regard to carbohydrate levels. Orijen dog food formulas range from 18 to 22 percent carbohydrate, while Acana dog food formulas are generally in the 28 to 30 percent carbohydrate range. With regard to the amount of fresh meat, Orijen dog food is made with up to 40 percent fresh meats, compared to Acana dog food, which generally has from 9 to 15 percent fresh meats. There is also a difference in fresh meat variety. Orijen dog food contains at least five fresh meats, whereas Acana dog food contains three fresh meat ingredients. Because of these small differences, Acana is priced slightly lower and is more affordable for some pet owners. But the quality of the ingredients is the same."}
Around here, Acana is no less in price than Orijen. |