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Orijen

Guardian 8 Formula

Cats · kibble ·

A

Overall score85/100· Excellent

Summary

Orijen Guardian 8 Formula. Composition auto-analysed from Open Pet Food Facts.

Sub-scores

AProteins
BNutrition balance
AUndesirables
BTransparency
CSpecies adaptability

Composition analysed

Poulet frais (32%), saumon cru (5%), dinde crue (5%), hareng entier cru (5%), maquereau entier cru (5%), abats de poulet frais (foie, cœur) (4,5%), foie de dinde cru (4 %), œufs frais (4%), poulet déshydraté (4%), dinde déshydratée (4%), hareng déshydraté (4%), foie de poulet déshydraté (4%), œufs d

  1. AFresh chicken32%protein
  2. ASalmonprotein
  3. ATurkeyprotein
  4. ADehydrated chicken4%protein
  5. BLentilscereal
  6. BPeascereal
  7. ABrewer's yeastbeneficial additive
  8. AZincvitamin mineral
  9. AVitamin Evitamin mineral
  10. AVitamin Evitamin mineral

Nutritional analysis

Crude protein
30%
Crude fat
16%
Ash
7%
Fibre
3%
Moisture
9%

Strengths

  • First ingredient is a named animal protein
  • No undesirable additives detected
  • Transparent labelling (detailed percentages)
  • Balanced nutritional profile

Weaknesses

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    Frequently asked questions

    What score does Orijen Guardian 8 Formula get?

    Orijen Guardian 8 Formula gets a grade of A (85/100), i.e. "excellent", on the PetFoodRate A to E scale. The grade combines five axes: protein quality, nutritional balance, absence of undesirable ingredients, labelling transparency and species suitability.

    What are the strengths and weaknesses of Orijen Guardian 8 Formula?

    Strengths: First ingredient is a named animal protein, No undesirable additives detected, Transparent labelling (detailed percentages), Balanced nutritional profile.

    Is Orijen Guardian 8 Formula a good fit for cats?

    On species suitability, this product scores C. Its suitability for cats has limitations; compare it with higher-rated alternatives.

    How does PetFoodRate rate dry food?

    PetFoodRate grades every product from A to E independently and deterministically, from the ingredient list and analytical constituents, with no sponsored brands and no influence from affiliate links.