Was browsing through doggiesite forums and came across this brand of dog kibble.
ORIJEN 6 FRESH FISH with SEA VEGETABLES
ORIJEN 6 FRESH FISH with SEA VEGETABLES is a Biologically Appropriate Real-food Kibble (BARK) diet and is formulated with a biologically correct (70/30/0) ingredient ratio of 70% fish, 30% fruit and vegetables and 0% grain.
For more information, please visit their website here.
Reviews
Some general web reviews on this product.
After reading through the reviews from the websites above, I gathered that this product is bowl licking good, as a result, some dogs are gaining weight! For skinny digs, this is great news. For obese dogs, owners are advised to be cautious, in prevention of over-feeding.
Grains vs. Protein
Overall, most reviews are appalled by this grain-free product. However, what is so great about grain-free product? Below is a sum-up about grains and protein (more info available here).
Grains provide mostly carbohydrates, with limited amino acid (protein) profiles. Extra carbohydrate intake, above the immediate needs of the dog (which occurs often with grain-based diets) prompts internal enzyme factors to store that extra carbohydrate (sugar) as fat.
Protein, being an energy producing nutrient, has a more important role in providing amino acids. Amino acids are the building blocks of tissue. As such, amino acids are necessary for the proper formation of skin, hair, muscles and the cells that make up many other organ systems. In addition, amino acids are used to make enzymes, which along with vitamins and minerals, are necessary for proper metabolism.
After Junior finishes his current Solid Gold Holistique, I will be switching to this brand. Heard that the market rate for this product is around 30-40 SGD per 2 kg. Pretty costly, but I suppose 一分钱一分货，if the result is good, it's worth it . Anyway, this product is currently available in Singapore's pet shops, those who are interested, do check out this website.
