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Because of the abundance of fresh and raw WholePrey animal ingredients in this diet, less supplementation is needed to support your cat’s health for a lifetime.
With 90%* premium animal ingredients, and 2/3 of those being fresh and raw, Guardian 8 contains nutritious ingredients that help support your cat’s overall health with 8 benefits. These benefits include Immune support, Digestive health, Healthy skin & coat, Muscle maintenance, Heart health, Joint health, Brain & cognitive function, and Eye health.
(*Approximate and derived from the unprocessed state of the ingredients.)
Key Benefits:
- The first 5 ingredients are fresh or raw poultry and fish ingredients. Our fresh ingredients use refrigeration as the sole method of preservation and our raw ingredients are frozen at their peak freshness.
- Our authentic WholePrey diet features the most succulent parts of the prey like poultry or fish, organs and bone to mimic what your cat’s ancestors consumed in the wild.
- Helps support your cat’s digestion with prebiotics such as dried chicory root and natural sources of fiber from whole pumpkin, collard greens, whole apples & whole pears.
- 2/3 of each bag includes fresh or raw ingredients.
8 Benefits for Overall Health:
- Immune Support | Supports immune function with EPA and DHA from wild-caught fish, and antioxidant nutrients from ingredients including fruit and vegetables.
- Digestive Health | Helps support digestion with prebiotics such as dried chicory root & fiber from fruits and vegetables.
- Healthy Skin & Coat | Supports a shiny coat and healthy skin with Omega-3-rich oils from wild-caught pollock.
- Heart Health |Helps support heart health with naturally-occurring Taurine found in animal protein sources like poultry, fish and eggs.
- Muscle Maintenance | Formulated with 90% animal ingredients* such as chicken, salmon and turkey to help support muscle maintenance in your cat.
- Joint Health | Supports joint health for adult and senior cats with oil rich in Omega-3 fatty acids from wild-caught pollock.
- Aids Brain Function | Helps support cognitive function with oil rich in DHA and EPA from wild-caught pollock, and naturally-occurring Arginine from poultry and fish.
- Eye Health | Supports retinal function with naturally-occurring Taurine and Vitamin A from animal sources such as chicken and turkey liver.
Ingredients:
Fresh Chicken (32%), raw salmon (5%), raw turkey (5%), raw whole herring (5%), raw whole mackerel (5%), fresh chicken giblets (liver, heart) (4.5%), raw turkey liver (4%), fresh eggs (4%), dehydrated chicken (4%), dehydrated turkey (4%), dehydrated herring (4%), dehydrated chicken liver (4%), dehydrated egg (4%), raw rabbit (4%), whole red lentils, whole pinto beans, whole green lentils, whole chickpeas, whole navy beans, whole peas, pea starch, ground miscanthus grass, pollock oil (1%), chicken fat (0.5%), fresh whole pumpkin, fresh whole butternut squash, dried kelp, dried chicory root, fresh whole apples, fresh whole carrots, fresh whole pears, fresh whole zucchini, brewers dried yeast, hydrolyzed yeast, fresh beet greens, fresh kale, fresh spinach, fresh turnip greens, whole cranberries, whole blueberries,
ADDITIVES (per kg) Technological additives: Tocopherol extract from vegetable oils: 121 mg, citric acid: 40 mg. Sensory additives: Rosemary extract: 80 mg. Nutritional additives: 3a890 Choline chloride (choline): 1400 mg, 3b606 (Zinc: 75 mg), 3a314 Niacin: 50 mg, 3a821 Vitamin B1:25 mg, 3b406 (Copper: 11.3 mg), 3a825i Vitamin B2: 10 mg, 3a841 Vitamin B5: 8 mg, 3a831 Vitamin B6: 7.5 mg, 3a316 Folic acid: 0.75 mg, Vitamin B12: 0.1 mg, 3a700 Vitamin E: 50 IU. Zootechnical additives: 4b1707 Enterococcus faecium NCIMB 10415 2.2x10^6 CFU.
Metabolizable energy is 3980 kcal/kg (517 kcal per standard 130 g cup)
ORIJEN® Guardian 8 Cat Food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by FEDIAF for Adult Maintenance.
Nutritional Analysis:
| Crude Protein | 40% |
| Crude Fat | 18% |
| Crude Ash | 9% |
| Crude Fiber | 4% |
| Moisture | 10% |
| Calcium | 1.4% |
| Magnesium | 0.1% |
| Phosphorus | 1.1% |
| Taurine | 0.1% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids* | 3% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids* | 1.2% |
| DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) | 0.35% |
| EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0.35% |
Feeding Guidelines:
Your cat is unique and feeding requirements will vary with environment, age, and activity. That’s why we suggest starting with the guides below, and then monitoring weight and adjusting portions as needed.
Feed twice daily and remember to always keep fresh, clean water available.
| Weight of Cat | Intact Unsterilized Cat | Neutered Sterilized Cat | Senior Cat |
| 1 - 2 kg | 26 - 43 g | 16 - 33 g | - |
| 2 - 3 kg | 43 - 52 g | 33 - 43 g | - |
| 3 - 4 kg | 52 - 65 g | 43 - 49 g | 33 - 43 g |
| 4 - 5 kg | 65 - 78 g | 49 - 52 g | 43 - 52 g |
| 5 - 6 kg | 78 - 81 g | 52 - 65 g | 52 - 65 g |
| 6 - 8 kg | 81 - 98 g | 65 - 74 g | 65 - 87 g |
| 8 - 10 kg | 98 - 130 g | 74 - 87 g | 87 - 114 g |
Orijen
Orijen foods represent the fullest expression of a Biologically Appropriate diet. Designed for cats according to their biological and evolutionary needs, Orijen foods are made with high inclusions of quality animal ingredients, providing nutrients in their most nourishing form. We use meat, organs, cartilage, and bone from free-run poultry, wild-caught fish, ranch-raised meat, and cage-free eggs. Your pet will thrive on our protein-rich, nutrient-dense recipes, keeping them happy, healthy, and strong.
Learn more about Orijen Cat Food.
- Life Stage
- Adult, Senior
- Flavour
- Chicken, Salmon, Turkey, Fish
- Special Diet
- High Protein, Grain Free
- Health Benefits
- Digestive Health, Skin & Coat Health, Bone & Joint Support
Reviews
"My cat loves it!"
Posted byJesson14th Jul 2023My cat loves it!! Was a very easy and smooth transfer from her previous cat food. Since eating this, my cat has been more energetic, and her hair quality has improved. Also her scars and wound heal way faster. RECOMMEND!
"Tasty high meat content food"
Posted byAmelia Whiteon12th Dec 2022I'm a fan of the high meat content, my cat is a fan of the taste.