Kabo vs. Orijen: A more customized and convenient approach to your dog’s mealtime

We’ve seen a rising trend in pet adoption, especially with the 2020 pandemic. For new pet parents especially, trying to decipher between different pet food companies may be a little overwhelming. We can empathize, especially if you're a new pet parent, that choosing between dry food, wet food, or raw diets can be stressful with the amount of information out there. Kabo is a Canadian company that is dedicated to co-parenting with pet parents just like you!

We’ve seen a rising trend in pet adoption, especially with the 2020 pandemic. For new pet parents especially, trying to decipher between different pet food companies may be a little overwhelming. We can empathize, especially if you're a new pet parent, that choosing between dry food, wet food, or raw diets can be stressful with the amount of information out there. Kabo is a Canadian company that is dedicated to co-parenting with pet parents just like you!

Kabo is made up of pet parents who are on a mission to work towards a happier and healthier future for dogs all across the globe by elevating, educating, and advocating what it means to be a pet parent in 2022. How? You may ask. The answer is simple, through the best way we know-how, food.

The decision ultimately boils down to which diet do pet parents choose and what exactly does your dog need? The importance of a nutritional balance is something pet parents in 2022 take seriously and we’ve taken the time to compare Kabo to Fromm Family Pet Food to show which brand is more beneficial for an overall diet in terms of freshness, quality of ingredients and convenience, ultimately ensuring a balanced diet.

Trying to decide between different brands for your pup can be overwhelming, especially for newer pet parents. Our dogs are seen as part of the family and their world and health have become one of the utmost importance. After all, we’re the only ones that can advocate on their behalf. The decision ultimately boils down to a simple question, which diet do we choose and what exactly does your dog need? 

The importance of a nutritional balance is something pet parents in 2021 take seriously and we’ve taken the time to compare Kabo to Orijen to show which brand is more beneficial as an overall diet in terms of freshness, quality of ingredients, and convenience.

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Kabo is made up of pet parents who are on a mission to work towards a happier and healthier future for dogs all across the globe by elevating, educating, and advocating what it means to be a pet parent in 2022. How? You may ask. The answer is simple, through the best way we know-how, food.

The decision ultimately boils down to which diet do pet parents choose and what exactly does your dog need? The importance of a nutritional balance is something pet parents in 2022 take seriously and we’ve taken the time to compare Kabo to Fromm Family Pet Food to show which brand is more beneficial for an overall diet in terms of freshness, quality of ingredients and convenience, ultimately ensuring a balanced diet.

Comparing Kabo vs. Orijen

Customization

Orijen

Kabo Fresh Food

Price
Quality
Money Back Guarantee
Delivery
Kabo delivers recipes straight to your doorstep without needing to coordinate any pickups and we also offer free shipping all across Canada! Kabo ensures that all our diets are trustworthy and safe for your dog to consume.
Menu Options
Kabo offers a more protein-focused diet that also includes novel proteins for digestibility and palatability that is great for picky eaters.
Discount
For your first box at Kabo, we offer customers 40% - 50% off.
Available in Canada

Comparing Kabo vs. Orijen
Detailed Comparison

Orijen

Kabo

Considered feed grade

Fresh human grade ingredients

Extruded under pressure - removes majority of nutrients, vitamins, and minerals

Gently cooked to maintainnutrients of ingredients

Not personalized for your dog and their specific needs

Personalized for your dogand their specific needs

No access to vet health experts who are familiar with your dog

Access to vet health experts who are familiar with your dog

Sources animal meals from kitchens across the country

Sourced for local Canadian farms across Ontario, Alberta, and British Colombia

Contains some synthetic ingredients

No anti-nutrients

Pricing based on product

Pricing based on your dog’s information

Available in selected retailers

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Customization

Orijen

Kabo Fresh Food

Price
Quality
Delivery
Menu Options
Money Back Guarantee
Available in Canada
Discount
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Quality

Considered feed grade

Fresh human-grade ingredients

Recalls

Recalled canned dog food for excessive Vitamin D (toxic for dogs if ingested at high levels)

No recalls

Personalized

Not personalized, but differentiated by life stages of dogs (puppy, adult, senior) or breed size (small to giant)

Personalized for your dog for their specific needs

On-Demand Veterinary Support

No in-house veterinary support with Fromm Family Pet Food

Access to vet health experts who are familiar with your dog at your fingertips

Traceability of Ingredients

Not Canadian. Manufactured in Wisconsin with different food-grade standards

Sourced from local Canadian farms across Ontario, Alberta, and British Colombia

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Human-grade quality ingredients
Kabo sources, prepares and gently cooks from whole Canadian ingredients that are human-grade certified. Kabo’s fresh recipes and kibble are handled in a human-grade kitchen without over-processing that meets AAFCO standards and is a member of PFAC (Pet Food Association of Canada).
Personalize a diet for your dog
Kabo works with canine nutritionists to ensure that the quality of ingredients is safe for dogs. Kabo has customers answering a short questionnaire that addresses the specific needs of your pup to better understand their lifestyle and habits. Based on their needs, Kabo offers novel proteins that appeal to sensitive tummies, picky eaters as well as senior dogs.
Pricing
We get many questions asking how much a meal might cost for your dog and there isn’t only one answer. Kabo personalizes meals to help ensure that your dog is getting the most out of its diet. With that said, 14-year-old Labrador could very well have a different meal plan than a 3-year-old Dachshund. Learn more about pricing.
Human-grade quality ingredients
Kabo sources, prepares and gently cooks from whole Canadian ingredients that are human-grade certified. Kabo’s fresh recipes and kibble are handled in a human-grade kitchen without over-processing that meets AAFCO standards and is a member of PFAC (Pet Food Association of Canada).
Personalize a diet for your dog
Kabo works with canine nutritionists to ensure that the quality of ingredients is safe for dogs. Kabo has customers answering a short questionnaire that addresses the specific needs of your pup to better understand their lifestyle and habits. Based on their needs, Kabo offers novel proteins that appeal to sensitive tummies, picky eaters as well as senior dogs.
Pricing
We get many questions asking how much a meal might cost for your dog and there isn’t only one answer. Kabo personalizes meals to help ensure that your dog is getting the most out of its diet. With that said, 14-year-old Labrador could very well have a different meal plan than a 3-year-old Dachshund. Learn more about pricing.
Pricing
We get many questions asking how much a meal might cost for your dog and there isn’t only one answer. Kabo personalizes meals to help ensure that your dog is getting the most out of its diet. With that said, 14-year-old Labrador could very well have a different meal plan than a 3-year-old Dachshund. Learn more about pricing.

Why dog owners are making the switch from Orijen to Kabo?

Our customers choose Kabo over other brands such as Orijen because we are a homegrown brand that provides freshly cooked food that keeps your dog healthy. We provide natural and high-quality, cooked food that comes to your doorstep free of cost. Kabo keeps a check on your dog's dietary requirements and cooks customized food for your dog. Safety is our utmost priority, and we do not compromise our dogs' safety. Maintaining transparency and quality of ingredients for our customers is something Kabo takes very seriously.

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Locally Sourced Ingredients
To ensure the highest and freshest quality possible, Kabo sources all its aingredients from local farms in Alberta, British Colombia and Ontario.
Made in Canada in
Human-Grade Kitchens
Kabo gently slow cooks their recipes in kitchens fit for human consumption to maintain and preserve the quality nutrients to serve meals that are naturally palatable.
Meal Plan Options
Kabo’s recipes are tailor-made and personalized for your dog. Pet parents have the 3 main options of meal plans:

1. Feed your dog 100% fully fresh (recommended)
2. Feed 25% fresh, mix Kabo food with 75% of your dog’s regular meal
3. Feed 50% fresh, mix Kabo food with 50% of your dog’s regular meal (budget-friendly)

We Offer Money-Back Guaranteed
If for any reason your four-legged friend doesn’t take to our diets, fear not! We offer money-nack guaranteed with no questions asked! No need to send us the product back, making it hassle-free.
On-Demand Veterinary Support
When joining the Kabo community, pet parents are able to connect with our in-house vet health experts with over 14+ years or experience in clinics and hospitals that range in RVT experience.

Have a question about Kabo’s fresh recipes? We have you covered! Simply schedule a call and we’ll take care of the rest.
Locally Sourced Ingredients
To ensure the highest and freshest quality possible, Kabo sources all its aingredients from local farms in Alberta, British Colombia and Ontario.
Made in Canada in
Human-Grade Kitchens
Kabo gently slow cooks their recipes in kitchens fit for human consumption to maintain and preserve the quality nutrients to serve meals that are naturally palatable.
Buy Directly from Kabo
Our mission is to help create happier and healthier dogs all around the world. Avoid last-minute trips to the grocery store and heavy hauling because you can purchase Kabo’s fresh recipes directly from the website. We ensure that your delivery gets to you every time with least amount of environmental impact.
Meal Plan Options
Kabo’s recipes are tailor-made and personalized for your dog. Pet parents have the 3 main options of meal plans:

1. Feed your dog 100% fully fresh (recommended)
2. Feed 25% fresh, mix Kabo food with 75% of your dog’s regular meal
3. Feed 50% fresh, mix Kabo food with 50% of your dog’s regular meal (budget-friendly)

We Offer Money-Back Guaranteed
If for any reason your four-legged friend doesn’t take to our diets, fear not! We offer money-nack guaranteed with no questions asked! No need to send us the product back, making it hassle-free.
On-Demand Veterinary Support
We want to help better support pet parents in our community, even the not-so-glamourous things. That’s why we encourage pet parents to connect with our in-house veterinary staff with over 15+ years in veterinary clinics and hospitals.

Kabo vs. Orijen: Which One is Right for My Dog?

Kabo gently cooks high-quality and fresh ingredients that are customized for your dog. With the amount of information available to pet parents, it’s important for Kabo to spread well-structured information about fresh diets and the benefits that come with a fresh diet. 

Where Orijen lacks transparency, Kabo certainly makes up for it by disclosing where ingredients are sourced. Kabo sources all ingredients locally from farms in Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia to preserve nutrient quality, whereas Orijen does not openly disclose where their ingredients are from. Another aspect that pet parents generally look for is convenience. Kabo is able to deliver your dog’s customized meal straight to your doorstep at whatever delivery frequency you choose. Gone are the days of hauling a heavy kibble bag from the store!

Another big reason to switch to Kabo is the preventative care aspect that Kabo focuses on. Kabo designs their diets to focus on factors such as digestibility, palatability, sensitivities and allergies. With the convenience of delivery to your doorstep and the ability to customize your dog’s meal for it’s specific needs, there is no reason for pet parents to fuss during mealtime. 


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Our Trustpilot Reviews

Tanya Kim
,
April 23, 2021
Mabel and Frankie have been long-time lovers/eaters of Kabo and they couldn't be happier or healthier! Frankie LOVES her Turkey Recipe Toppers, which is great because it's a slightly leaner protein... And even with a minor allergy to chicken, Kabo's turkey recipe does not affect Frankie at all. Both Mabel and Frankie give Kabo two paws up!!
Libby
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May 29, 2021
My dog was having various physical conditions, he had a problem with his esophagus, which caused me to have to start cooking his food. Having a full time job and being a mom taking care of my family, I was dreading cooking and sorting all my pups meals, but I would do anything for my amazing Buddy. Then my husband found Kabo and it’s been a lifesaver. The food is great quality and my dog LOVES it. He’s healthy and looks great. He had dryness on his nose, which is completely cleared up. I would definitely recommend Kabo, not only for convenience, but the quality is amazing!
Noeli Papa
,
2021
My dog Fluffy LOVES his Kabo Real Food. He eats it with us as we eat our own fresh dinner. Thank you for the bone treats. Fluffy loves those too. Fluffy is 15 years old and we hope eating HEALTHY will add some time in his life!! We appreciate everyday we have with Fluffy eating HEALTHY Kabo! Thank you so much!!! Shipping is always reliable and on time!!!
William Featherstone
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2021
Toby, 85lbs bernedoodle, loves his Kabo! We swap between chicken and beef. Every morning he’s waiting for his food, drooling. Customer service is fantastic, the packaging and delivery works perfectly. I love how healthy it is for him and how it’s a great alternative to either kibble or raw. My only complaint, the drool, ; ).

FAQ

Has Kabo fresh food ever had a recall?

According to the FDA and AMVA (American Veterinary Medical Association), Kabo has never had a recall.

Is Kabo a raw diet for dogs?

No, Kabo food is not raw food as we slow cook our delicious recipes in small batches. By doing this we can provide a palatable, nutritious meal without the risk of foodborne pathogens that could occur with improper raw food handling.

My dog is not very food motivated, how will I know if my dog likes Kabo’s meals?

Kabo focuses and designs their diets with novel proteins that focus on digestibility, palatability, and sensitivities. Many of our novel proteins appeal to even the pickiest eaters!