This is what I feed my guys. They LOVE this food....shiny coats and they all three look great on this food. Their favorite of the three is the fish. It does have less protein than the other two, if you want one with more protein, I would go with one of those other two. The fish works fine for us.

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There has been a big discussion on another forum about TOTW and the fact that their supplier uses ethoxyquin in their fish meals. As long as THEY don't add it, it does not need to be disclosed. The question to ask is if their suppliers use it or if it is used anywhere in the procurement or manufacture. Just a heads up if you're concerned about that.

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Betty and the Dallas crew


“Until one has loved an animal a part of one's soul remains unawakened.” A. France

Casey eats Orijen...never any sign of bone fragments in his food, but I will keep my eyes open.

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Brackenridge's I'm Casey, CDX, RAE, CGN (Casey)
Lynwood's Like a Hurricane (Samson)

Bone fragement issue was limited to one batch from several months ago. It is old news.

I feed Junior Orijen and have never seen any bone fragments in the food.

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Jean-luc at the Bridge 1990-2008.
17 WONDERFUL YEARS!!!!!!!
Rest comfortably my dearest friend.... I will always LOVE you!!!!

Jean-luc, Jr. (Junior) Born 11/13/2007
Make it so!!!!!!!!! Engage!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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The fragments were found in one batch of the fish variety back in April.
I dont feed the fish variety, but have fed the chicken one for 2 years never had a problem and use 2 13.5kg sacks a month.

Before feeding this Jade had alergies for years and Honey had ear infections and a bit of a strange smell to her coat that all cleared up within a couple of weeks of feeding Orijen.

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When I was looking at foods I emailed several companies in regards to the ethoxyquin & most said they didn't add it but would not say if their sources were ethoxyquin free. Fromm was the only one I checked with that not only said they didn't use it but their sources are also ethoxyquin free.

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I sometimes feed the fish variety.... I never saw any bone fragments in it either.

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Jean-luc at the Bridge 1990-2008.
17 WONDERFUL YEARS!!!!!!!
Rest comfortably my dearest friend.... I will always LOVE you!!!!

Jean-luc, Jr. (Junior) Born 11/13/2007
Make it so!!!!!!!!! Engage!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just wanted to mention that the problem of bone fragments is not unique to Orijen. It's a good idea to keep your eyes open regardless of the brand or formula you use.

We were finding bone fragments in Core's Ocean variety, too. We called the company several times, sent a sample back to them and they weren't the least bit concerned about it. They explained that, during their process, sometimes all the bones don't get completely pulverized. They assured us that the fragments are too small to cause any harm and the food is perfectly safe. And, of course, sent us coupons to buy more of their food.
Unfortunately, it's the only food that Gunner does well on, so we have to weigh the risks and benefits.
It's interesting, though, that in the last couple bags we've bought, there have been no more fragments. Seems like they may have had a problem and have since fixed it.

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Riley - (Golden) 3 yrs
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Forever in my heart - Gunner (GSD) 11/20/02 - 6/7/10

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As I gone through the thread; it hasnt been bumped for quiet some time.
Just got a brochure of Orijin pet foods from a pet Shop, considered it, since the brochure is contaning pretty impressive / convincing information about the food.
(%70 meat!)

Any latest concerns or news on this brand? Is it good for our puppies?