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Orijen

Guardian 8 Formula

Cats · kibble ·

A

Overall score 85/100 · Excellent

Summary

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

Sub-scores

A Proteins
B Nutrition balance
A Undesirables
B Transparency
C Species 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. A Fresh chicken 32% protein
  2. A Salmon protein
  3. A Turkey protein
  4. A Dehydrated chicken 4% protein
  5. B Lentils cereal
  6. B Peas cereal
  7. A Brewer's yeast beneficial additive
  8. A Zinc vitamin mineral
  9. A Vitamin E vitamin mineral
  10. A Vitamin E vitamin 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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A Orijen Cat & Kitten A Orijen Six Fish Cat A Applaws Kitten A Acana First Feast Kitten
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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.