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ORIJEN Guardian 8™ Senior Nutrition Facts

ORIJEN Guardian 8™ Senior is a senior dry cat food by ORIJEN with a minimum of 40% protein and 15% fat, and 383 kcal per 100 g.

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At a glance

40%Protein (min)
15%Fat (min)
383kcal per 100 g

Its 40% minimum protein is higher than 73% of the 590 dry cat foods in this database.

First ingredients

Salmon Duck Chicken Turkey Flounder

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount
Protein (min)40%
Fat (min)15%
Fiber (max)4%
Moisture (max)10%
DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) (min)0.15%
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) (min)0.1%
Calcium (min)1.2%
Phosphorus (min)1%
Magnesium (min)0.1%
Vitamin A (min)12000 IU/kg
Vitamin E (min)300 IU/kg
Taurine (min)0.2%
Omega-6 fatty acids (min)2.5%
Omega-3 fatty acids (min)1.3%
Total Microorganisms (min)1 Million CFU/lb
Calories383 kcal per 100 g

Ingredients

Salmon, duck, chicken, turkey, flounder, whole herring, chicken liver, eggs, dehydrated egg, dehydrated chicken, dehydrated sardine, dehydrated chicken liver, dehydrated mackerel, turkey giblets (liver, heart, gizzard), whole red lentils, whole pinto beans, whole green peas, ground whole flaxseed, whole green lentils, whole chickpeas, whole yellow peas, whole navy beans, hydrolyzed blue whiting, hydrolyzed salmon, chicken fat, chicken hearts, whole cranberries, choline chloride, dried kelp, vitamin E supplement, mixed tocopherols (preservative), whole pumpkin, whole apples, collard greens, whole butternut squash, whole pears, zinc proteinate, dried chicory root, niacin, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement, copper proteinate, turmeric, sarsaparilla root, althea root, rosehips, juniper berries, citric acid (preservative), rosemary extract, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus casei fermentation product.

Feeding guidelines

| Weight | Adult Neutered/Spayed | Senior |
|---|---|---|
| 2.2-4.4 lb | ⅛ - ¼ C (16-33 g) |  |
| 4.4-6.6 lb | ¼ - ⅓ C (33-43 g) |  |
| 6.6-8.8 lb | ⅓ - 3/8 C (43-49 g) | ¼ - ⅓ C (33-43 g) |
| 8.8-11 lb | ⅖ - ½ C (49-52 g) | ⅓ - ½ C (43-52 g) |
| 11-13.2 lb | ⅖ - ½ C (52-65 g) | ⅖ - ½ C (52-65 g) |
| 13.2-17.6 lb | ½ - 4/7 C (65-74 g) | ½ - 5/7 C (65-93 g) |
| 17.6-22 lb | 4/7 - ⅔ C (74-87 g) | 5/7 - ⅞ C (93-114 g) |

Package sizes

4lb10lb

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in ORIJEN Guardian 8™ Senior?

ORIJEN Guardian 8™ Senior provides 383 kcal per 100 g, based on its published nutrition data.

How much protein does ORIJEN Guardian 8™ Senior have?

ORIJEN Guardian 8™ Senior guarantees a minimum of 40% protein and 15% fat on the label.

What are the main ingredients in ORIJEN Guardian 8™ Senior?

The first ingredients listed are salmon, duck, and chicken.

Is ORIJEN Guardian 8™ Senior grain-free?

Based on its published ingredient list, ORIJEN Guardian 8™ Senior does not contain common grains such as corn, wheat, rice, or soy.

Is ORIJEN Guardian 8™ Senior for senior cats?

ORIJEN Guardian 8™ Senior is labeled as senior dry cat food.

About this data

Data sources: Orijen.

Data was compiled manually and may be out of date.

Data last updated July 11, 2026.

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