Orijen Guardian 8 Grain-Free Dry Cat Food – Premium Biologically Appropriate Nutrition
Give your cat the ultimate biologically appropriate diet with Orijen Guardian 8 Dry Cat Food. Specially crafted for adult cats of all breeds, this high-protein, grain-free formula delivers 90% premium animal ingredients (2/3 fresh or raw) to support eight key areas of feline health. Inspired by the natural diet of cats’ ancestors, Orijen Guardian 8 uses authentic WholePrey ratios of meat, organs, and bone for complete, nutrient-dense nutrition with less need for synthetic supplementation.
Key Features
- 90% Premium Animal Ingredients – Including free-run chicken, wild-caught salmon, turkey, herring, mackerel, and rabbit
- 2/3 Fresh or Raw – First five ingredients are always fresh or raw poultry and fish for peak freshness and nutrient retention
- WholePrey Diet – Includes muscle meat, organs, and bone to mirror what cats would eat in nature
- Grain-Free & Low Glycemic – No grains, no potatoes; formulated with whole legumes and vegetables
- Freeze-Dried Liver Coating – Delivers an irresistible burst of raw flavor cats instinctively crave
- Made in Canada – Trusted Champion Petfoods quality with regional ingredients
8 Powerful Health Benefits
- Immune Support – EPA & DHA from wild-caught fish plus antioxidants from fruits and vegetables
- Digestive Health – Prebiotics from dried chicory root and natural fiber from whole pumpkin, collard greens, apples, and pears
- Healthy Skin & Coat – Omega-3 rich oils from wild-caught pollock for a shiny, healthy coat
- Heart Health – Naturally occurring taurine from poultry, fish, and eggs
- Muscle Maintenance – 40% crude protein from quality animal sources to support lean muscle
- Joint Health – Omega-3 fatty acids to support joint mobility in adult and senior cats
- Brain & Cognitive Function – DHA, EPA, and arginine for healthy brain function
- Eye Health – Taurine and Vitamin A from chicken and turkey liver to support retinal function
Guaranteed Analysis
| Nutrient |
Amount |
| Crude Protein (min) |
40% |
| Crude Fat (min) |
18% |
| Crude Fiber (max) |
4% |
| Moisture (max) |
10% |
| Calcium (min) |
1.4% |
| Phosphorus (min) |
1.1% |
| Magnesium (max) |
0.1% |
| Taurine (min) |
0.1% |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids (min) |
3% |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids (min) |
1.2% |
| DHA (min) |
0.35% |
| EPA (min) |
0.35% |
Metabolizable Energy: 3980 kcal/kg (approx. 498–517 kcal per cup)
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, whole saskatoon berries, burdock root, lavender, marshmallow root, milk thistle, rosehips, turmeric.
Feeding Guide
Feed according to your cat’s weight, age, and activity level. Divide the daily amount into two meals. Always provide fresh, clean water. Transition gradually over 7–10 days when switching foods. Adjust portions as needed to maintain ideal body condition.
Orijen Guardian 8 is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by AAFCO and FEDIAF for adult maintenance. Nourish your cat as nature intended and help them thrive with every meal.