Orijen
Guardian 8
First Ingredient
Animal ProteinFlavor
ChickenSummary
Orijen Guardian 8 is a protein-rich dry cat food specifically designed for adult cats. It addresses eight key health concerns.
The formula includes 90% premium animal ingredients, such as fresh chicken, turkey, salmon, and herring, supporting muscle maintenance and overall vitality.
Focusing on WholePrey nutrition, it incorporates nutrient-dense components like organs, meat, and bone, mimicking a cat’s natural diet.
It supports digestion with prebiotics like dried chicory root and fiber from pumpkin, apples, and pears, aiding gastrointestinal health.
Omega-3 fatty acids from wild-caught pollock oil contribute to healthy skin and coat, while DHA and EPA support cognitive and heart health.
The formula includes naturally occurring taurine and Vitamin A from animal sources, benefiting retinal and eye health.
Crafted in Canada, it excludes artificial preservatives and features a freeze-dried liver coating for palatability.
Pros:
- Comprehensive health support: Targets eight health aspects, including joint, cognitive, and heart health.
- High protein content: Contains 40% crude protein, supporting muscle maintenance and energy levels.
- Digestive health: Prebiotics and natural fibers promote a healthy digestive system.
- Healthy skin and coat: Omega-3 fatty acids improve coat condition and skin health.
- Biologically appropriate: Mimics a cat’s ancestral diet with WholePrey ingredients.
- No artificial additives: Free from artificial colors, flavorings, and preservatives.
Cons:
- Caloric density: High metabolizable energy (3980 kcal/kg) requires careful portion control to avoid overfeeding in less active cats.
- Complex ingredient list: It may not be ideal for cats with multiple food sensitivities or allergies.
- Uncommon protein sources: These include ingredients like whole mackerel and rabbit, which could be unfamiliar to some cats and may require adjustment.
Nutrition
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%
- and also:
Vitamins and Additives
- Vitamin B1 25 mg/kg
- Vitamin B2 10 mg/kg
- Vitamin B3 50 mg/kg
- Vitamin B5 8 mg/kg
- Vitamin B6 7.5 mg/kg
- Vitamin B9 0.75 mg/kg
- Vitamin B12 0.1 mg/kg
- Vitamin E 50 IU
- and also:
Sensory additives: Rosemary extract: 80 mg.
Nutritional additives: Choline chloride (choline): 1400 mg, Zinc proteinate: 75 mg, Copper proteinate: 11.3 mg.
Zootechnical additives: Enterococcus faecium DSM 10663/ NCIMB 10415 1x10⁹ CFU
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We compare key factors such as overall score, life stage, and category, along with core nutritional values like protein, fat, fiber, and metabolizable energy.
While not identical, these products fall within a defined range to offer nutritionally comparable options.
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Why this score?
- 21.1% carbohydrates of combination P-11
- Low protein content-6
- Additional source of animal protein at 4-5th place2
- Dehydrated Meat/Poultry/Fish at 1st place4
- Fresh Whole Poultry/Fish ingredient at 1st place2
- Natural source of Taurine5
- Chelated minerals2
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How the score is calculated?
The actual calculation of the score is based on sophisticated and advanced algorithm that takes into account multiple parameters.
To simplify the explanation, the calculation is based on three main criteria:
(1) Amount of protein (more is better)
(2) Amount of carbohydrates (less is better)
(3) Quality and source of ingredients.
Based on that 3 main criteria, 9 score calculation rules are used to compare the different foods.
One major assumption is that the closer an ingredient is to the top of the ingredient list, the greater its relative weight and contribution to the food.
In general, cat food is composed of protein, fats, carbohydrates, fibers, vitamins, and minerals.
Protein is the most important component in a cat's diet, and cats primarily get their protein from animal meat.
Fat is a primary source of energy and essential fatty acids.
Carbohydrates are controversial in a cat's diet, as cats are obligate carnivores and typically consume very few carbohydrates.
Fibers play an important role in digestion and food absorption, and vitamins and minerals are essential for different organism functions.
Dry matter values are used to compare the amount of nutrients in different cat foods. This means that moisture is excluded from the equation to provide a more accurate comparison.
Putting all of these and more into a formula results in a product score.
The maximum score a cat food can receive is 100. Points are added or removed based on the score calculation rules.
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