ORIJEN Premium Immune, Digestive, Heart Health Guardian 8 Recipe Adult Cat Food
Dry food for cats · Adult · by Orijen
We have not seen this label’s AAFCO statement yet.
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What to watch for
- Lentils Moderate risk
Lentils add plant protein, starch and fiber. The FDA has been investigating reports of heart disease (DCM) in dogs eating diets high in peas, lentils and other legumes, often grain-free. No cause has been proven, but it is worth knowing when legumes sit near the top of the list. - Peas Moderate risk
Peas add plant protein, starch and fiber. The FDA has been investigating reports of heart disease (DCM) in dogs eating diets high in peas, lentils and other legumes, often grain-free. No cause has been proven, but it is worth knowing when legumes sit near the top of the list. - Pea starch Low risk
Starch from peas, used as a binder in grain-free kibble. Part of the legume load the FDA DCM investigation looked at. - Natural flavor Low risk
Flavoring from natural sources. Normally safe, but the term can hide which animal or plant it came from, which matters for allergies. - Dried kelp Low risk
Seaweed that supplies iodine and trace minerals. Too much kelp can push iodine too high, so it should be a minor ingredient. - Copper sulfate Low risk
A source of copper, an essential trace mineral. Some breeds accumulate copper in the liver, and vets have raised concern that some dog foods supply more than dogs need.
What it does well
- High protein 44.4%
40% or more on a dry-matter basis (cat). - Named meat first
First ingredient is chicken.
Ingredients
Chicken, salmon, turkey, whole herring, whole mackerel, chicken liver, turkey giblets (liver, heart, gizzard), eggs, dehydrated chicken, dehydrated turkey, dehydrated sardine, dehydrated chicken liver, dehydrated egg, whole red lentils, whole pinto beans, rabbit, pollock oil, whole green lentils, whole chickpeas, whole peas, whole navy beans, pea starch, 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, turmeric, sarsaparilla root, althea root, rosehips, juniper berries, rosemary extract, citric acid (preservative), dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus casei fermentation product.
Guaranteed analysis
| Crude protein (min) | 40% |
|---|---|
| Crude fat (min) | 18% |
| Crude fiber (max) | 4% |
| Moisture (max) | 10% |
| Calcium (min) | 1.4% |
| Phosphorus (min) | 1.1% |
What the label cannot tell you
- Ingredient order is by weight before cooking; fresh meat counts water.
- We could not find the AAFCO nutritional adequacy statement for this product. Scan the bag to confirm it is complete and balanced.
Sizes and barcodes
- ORIJEN Premium Immune, Digestive, Heart Health Guardian 8 Recipe Adult Cat Food - 10-lb UPC 064992718534
- ORIJEN Premium Immune, Digestive, Heart Health Guardian 8 Recipe Adult Cat Food - 4-lb UPC 064992718527
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