ORIJEN Guardian 8 Dry Cat Food is crafted with a variety of animal ingredients—including chicken, salmon, turkey, and whole herring—plus wholesome legumes, produce, and added vitamins and minerals. It provides a strong nutrient profile with 40% minimum crude protein and 18% minimum crude fat, and includes DHA and EPA from fish ingredients. The calorie statement is 3980 kcal/kg, with cup-based calories listed by retailers as 498 kcal per 250 ml/8 oz cup (note: some international listings may reference a different cup size and calorie-per-cup value).
Key Benefits
- 40% minimum crude protein and 18% minimum crude fat (guaranteed analysis)
- Includes DHA (0.35% min) and EPA (0.35% min) in the guaranteed analysis
- Taurine included in the guaranteed analysis (0.1% min)
- Metabolizable Energy: 3980 kcal/kg (ME calculated, as fed)
Ingredients
Listed in the order provided by the manufacturer.
Chicken, salmon, turkey, whole herring, whole mackerel, chicken liver, turkey giblets (liver, heart, gizzard), eggs, dehydrated chicken, dehydrated turkey, dehydrated sardine, dehydrated chicken liver, dehydrated egg, whole red lentils, whole pinto beans, rabbit, pollock oil, whole green lentils, whole chickpeas, whole peas, whole navy beans, pea starch, ground miscanthus grass, natural chicken flavor, chicken fat, chicken hearts, whole cranberries, choline chloride, dried kelp, mixed tocopherols (preservative), whole pumpkin, whole butternut squash, collard greens, whole apples, whole pears, zinc proteinate, vitamin E supplement, dried chicory root, hydrolyzed yeast, dried brewers yeast, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, niacin, calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement, copper proteinate, turmeric, sarsaparilla root, althea root, rosehips, juniper berries, rosemary extract, citric acid (preservative), dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus casei fermentation product.
Guaranteed Analysis
| Crude Protein (min.) |
40% |
| Crude Fat (min.) |
18% |
| Crude Fiber (max.) |
4% |
| Moisture (max.) |
10% |
| DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) (min.) |
0.35% |
| EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) (min.) |
0.35% |
| Calcium (min.) |
1.4% |
| Phosphorus (min.) |
1.1% |
| Magnesium (max.) |
0.1% |
| Vitamin A (min.) |
25,000 IU/kg |
| Taurine (min.) |
0.1% |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids (min.) |
3% |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids (min.) |
1.2% |
| Total Microorganisms (min.) |
1 Million CFU/lb |
Calorie Content
Metabolizable Energy: 3980 kcal/kg (ME calculated, as fed). Retailers list 498 kcal per 250 ml/8 oz cup; another retailer listing shows 517 kcal per 130 g cup (cup size differs).
Feeding Guidance
Life Stage: Adult maintenance
Feed according to your cat’s age, activity level, and body condition, and adjust portions as needed. Ensure fresh water is available at all times.