easywolf32 Posted May 26, 2014 Report Share Posted May 26, 2014 I have a husky-labrador mix, he's 10 years old and weights 72 lbs. Which of these 3 Orijen dog foods should I get him? I've been feeding him Wellness core for the last 3 years but I think he may be getting allergies, due to him licking his paws, but that may have been aggravated by the salt in the winter. I also looked at the wellness core ingredients and these idiots have put all kinds of chlorides and other chemicals while orijen has not. Sent from my SM-G730W8 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydiamond Posted May 26, 2014 Report Share Posted May 26, 2014 Tom, I can't find a dog food called "origin" both in dogfoodadvisor and Google. Do you mean Orijen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easywolf32 Posted May 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2014 Yeah Sent from my SM-G730W8 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase Posted May 26, 2014 Report Share Posted May 26, 2014 I would say, senior for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easywolf32 Posted May 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2014 Thanks Sent from my SM-G730W8 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easywolf32 Posted May 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 Wow I got him a bag of senior orijen and he liked it right away! He seems so happy and keeps looking and bumping me with his nose to say thx. Sent from my SM-G730W8 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 Great to hear. Keep an eye on the portion size though. Origen is a very high quality food and quite rich. I would think smaller portions than previously might be in order. Having said that I don't know what your dog's current or ideal weight is It is a shame we can't get it in Australia anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easywolf32 Posted May 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 Hi, he is 72 lbs Sent from my SM-G730W8 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chula Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 I think the reason people feed senior is because sometimes too much protein can be harder for older dogs. My teenager is on the adult version, and the recommended amount for her weight is between 1&1/3 cups and 2 cups a day depending on activity. She seems to only need 1.5 cups a day, which seems like nothing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 Hi, he is 72 lbs Sent from my SM-G730W8 using Tapatalk My apologies you did mention that before, what I was trying to get at was what the ideal weight for him is, as he has Lab in him. I am not saying he is overweight either, has you vet made any comments about his weight? Knowing this will help you work out portion sizes. Anyway, Emily will know far more about this than I, so I would defer to her experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easywolf32 Posted May 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 No the weight is good for him as he is tall too. Above 75lbs he will look a bit overweight. Sent from my SM-G730W8 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easywolf32 Posted June 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 Hiyas, well he has decided to ignore the senior orijen since the last time im thinking of getting him the adult orijen since he used to like that Sent from my SM-G730W8 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easywolf32 Posted December 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2014 Update 6 months later: I had him on Orijen Adult since June and he was doing superb! I went to the pet shop to get him another bag and they convinced me the Orijen Senior would be better for him since he is going 11 in a few months, they said after 8 years young they should be started on senior. 2-3 days later, he is eating it, but seems just a bit sluggish than usual. Should I keep him on the Senior guys? Thanks! PS> He loved the adult food, was eating a few cups a day and he actually looked healthier than the last few years! I'm so thankful for having switched from Procter & Gamble's Wellness core, which may have been the reason for this allergies too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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