Nutrient Analysis Table
| NUTRIENT | LABEL | DM |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 40% | 44.44% |
| Fat | 16% | 17.78% |
| Carbohydrate | 22% | 24.44% |
| Crude Fiber | 3% | 3.33% |
| Crude Ash | 9% | 10% |
| Moisture | 10% | - |
When comparing foods, please consider the moisture-free Dry Matter (DM) values.
Orijen
Guardian 8™ Senior Formula Dry Cat Food
96.0
Nutrient Analysis Table
| NUTRIENT | LABEL | DM |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 40% | 44.44% |
| Fat | 16% | 17.78% |
| Carbohydrate | 22% | 24.44% |
| Crude Fiber | 3% | 3.33% |
| Crude Ash | 9% | 10% |
| Moisture | 10% | - |
Use Dry Matter (DM) values for comparison.
Product Features
Ingredients
Raw salmon (18%), raw duck (14%), fresh chicken (14%), raw turkey (5%), raw whole hake (4%), dehydrated egg (4%), dehydrated chicken (4%), dehydrated sardine (4%), dehydrated chicken liver (4%), dehydrated mackerel (4%), raw whole herring (4%), fresh chicken giblets (liver, heart, gizzard) (4%), fresh eggs (4%), whole red lentils, whole pinto beans, whole green peas, whole green lentils, whole navy beans, whole yellow peas, pea fibre, whitefish oil (1%), raw turkey liver (1%), hydrolyzed blue whiting (0.5%), hydrolyzed salmon (0.5%), ground whole flaxseed, fresh whole pumpkin, fresh whole butternut squash, dried kelp, dried chicory root, fresh whole apples, fresh whole carrots, fresh whole pears, fresh whole zucchini, 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
Nutrient Profile (DM)
VetKriter™ Nutrition Guide
Key Nutrition Highlights
Provides adequate protein for daily maintenance nutrition.
Helps meet energy needs while providing a balanced nutritional profile.
Contains carbohydrates as a balanced energy source.
Functional Components
Who Might This Product Be Suitable For?
Note: This information is advisory, not a prescription. Consult your veterinarian for special nutritional needs.
Protein Quality Index
This index evaluates protein source quality, clarity, and bioavailability rather than the crude protein percentage on the label. A lower result may indicate greater reliance on cereals, by-products, or plant concentrates, so it should be read together with the overall VetKriter score and the product's intended use.
Academic Assessment
The main protein source of this food is fresh meat (raw salmon (18%)). Fresh meat offers the highest bioavailability among protein sources. Overall protein quality class: A+ (100/100).
Recommended Guides
All ArticlesScientific Sources and Standards
The VetKriter™ scoring system has been developed based on nutrition standards set by the following international authorities and academic literature:
AAFCO Cat Food Profiles 2024
Current cat nutrition profiles established by the Association of American Feed Control Officials.
FEDIAF Nutritional Guidelines 2023
Nutritional guidelines from the European Pet Food Industry Federation.
NRC 2006 Nutrient Requirements
Gold standard nutrient requirements for dogs and cats established by the National Research Council.
WSAVA Global Nutrition Guidelines
Global nutrition guidelines from the World Small Animal Veterinary Association.
Not Medical Advice
These analyses and VetKriter™ scores are a decision support system based on scientific algorithms and label data. No result replaces a physical veterinary examination or laboratory analysis. Always consult your veterinarian for treatment and nutrition planning of sick animals.