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ORIJEN Guardian 8 is a nourishing food specially formulated to address 8 common health concerns through quality ingredients. Because of the abundance of fresh and raw1 WholePrey animal ingredients in this diet, less supplementation is needed to support your cat's health for a lifetime. With 90%2 animal ingredients, Guardian 8 contains nutrient-rich fresh or raw animal ingredients that help support your feline’s health. These key health benefits include Immune Support, Digestive Health Support, Healthy Skin & Coat Support, Muscle Maintenance, Heart Health, Healthy Joints & Bones, Cognitive Function & Brain Health, and Eye Health.
Product Highlights:
- Supports Immune Health
- Supports Skin & Coat Health
- Supports Digestive Health
- Supports Heart Health
- Supports Muscle Maintenance
- Supports Bone & Joint Health
- Supports Cognitive Function & Brain Health
- Supports Eye Health
About The Manufacturer
Orijen is a high-meat, low-carbohydrate dry dog food line produced by Champion Pet Foods, a Canadian pet food company that specializes in making Biologically Appropriate pet diets: diets that are as close as possible to what the animal would naturally eat in the wild. All Champion Pet Food diets are made according to the whole prey model, which includes muscle meat, organ meat, bone, and cartilage in the diet. The whole prey model provides abundant sources of naturally-occurring amino acids, vitamins, and minerals, meaning that very few synthetic supplements have to be added to make the diet complete and balanced for your pet! Naturally-occurring nutrients are more bio-available than are synthetics, and are therefore of greater use to the body. Orijen features fresh, regionally sourced ingredients that are preservative free and that are delivered to Champion Pet Food’s kitchens within two days of harvest. Orijen dog diets feature 85% meat, and 15% fruits, vegetables, and botanicals, making it the most meat-dense dog kibble we offer! Orijen kibble is a great option for raw and fresh-food feeders who occasionally would like to rotate feedings with a high-quality kibble.
Nutritional Information
Ingredients:
Chicken, salmon, turkey, whole herring, chicken liver, dehydrated chicken, dehydrated turkey, dehydrated sardine, dehydrated chicken liver, dehydrated egg, whole red lentils, whole pinto beans, turkey giblets (liver, heart, gizzard), eggs, rabbit, pollock oil, whole green lentils, whole navy beans, whole chickpeas, whole peas, 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, dried Bacillus coagulans fermentation product, turmeric, sarsaparilla root, althea root, rosehips, juniper berries, citric acid (preservative), rosemary extract.
| 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% |
| Taurine (Min.) | 0.1% |
| Vitamin A (Min.) | 25,000 IU/kg |
| Omega-6 fatty acids (Min.) | 3% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids (Min.) | 1.2% |
| Total Microorganisms (Min.) | 100 Million CFU/lb |
Calorie Content: 3980 kcal ME/kg, 498 kcal ME/per 8 oz cup
Feeding Instructions
ADULT CATS, SENIOR CATS:
| Weight (lbs) | Lean Adult: Cups/Day | Adult Neutered: Cups/Day | Senior: Cups/Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 - 4 lbs | ⅕ - ⅓ | ⅙ - ⅕ | - |
| 4 - 6 lbs | ⅓ - ⅖ | ⅕ - ¼ | - |
| 6 - 8 lbs | ⅖ - ½ | ¼ - ⅓ | ¼ - ⅓ |
| 8 - 10 lbs | ½ - 4/7 | ⅓ - ⅖ | ⅓ - ⅖ |
| 10 - 12 lbs | 4/7 - ⅝ | ⅖ - ½ | ⅖ - ½ |
| 12 - 15 lbs | ⅝ - ¾ | ½ - 4/7 | ½ - ⅔ |
| 15 - 20 lbs | ¾ - ⅞ | 4/7 - ⅔ | ⅔ - ¾ |
Adjust feed according to your cat's age, energy and activity level. Always ensure fresh water is available.
Safe Handling Instructions: Store product in a sealed bag in a cool, dry place. Wash hands, bowls and serving utensils with soap and hot water after serving. If water has been added to product, discard after 2 hours.
Transition Instructions
It takes time to transition your pet to a new food without having digestive upset. Over the course of one to two weeks, you should gradually switch from the old food to the new. Start with a 75% old to 25% new mix, then 50:50, and finally 25:75, until you have switched to your pet's new food entirely.
