ORIJEN™ Guardian 8 is a protein-packed, nourishing diet crafted to support your cat’s health with the finest whole-food ingredients. Bursting with a premium blend of fresh chicken, raw turkey, and whole fish like salmon, herring and mackerel, this recipe delivers the quality protein your cat needs to thrive. Every ingredient is carefully selected to provide your cat with key benefits, including strong immunity, healthy digestion, a shiny coat, muscle maintenance, heart and joint health, and optimal brain and eye function.
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, hydrolysed yeast, fresh beet greens, fresh kale, fresh spinach, fresh turnip greens, whole cranberries, whole blueberries, whole saskatoon berries, burdock root, lavender, marshmallow root, milk thistle, rosehips, turmeric.
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 1x10^9 CFU.
Crude Protein | 40% |
Fat Content | 18% |
Crude Ash | 9% |
Crude Fibre | 4% |
Moisture | 10% |
Arginine | 2.3% |
Calcium | 1.4% |
Phosphorus | 1.1% |
Magnesium | 0.1% |
Taurine | 0.1% |
Omega-6 fatty acids | 3% |
Omega-3 fatty acids | 1.2% |
DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) | 0.35% |
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0.35% |
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 |
Your cat is unique and their feeding requirements will vary with their environment, age and activity. That’s why we suggest starting with our feeding guides, and then monitoring their weight and adjusting portions as needed. Split daily ration in half, feed twice per day and provide plenty of fresh water.
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.
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My 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!
I'm a fan of the high meat content, my cat is a fan of the taste.
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