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Orijen Guardian 8 Dry Cat Food Tiki Pets High Protein Chicken, Herring & Salmon Meal Recipe Dry Cat Food

Orijen Guardian 8 Dry Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.7 to 8.4. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Orijen Guardian 8 Dry Cat Food and Tiki Pets High Protein Chicken, Herring & Salmon Meal Recipe Dry Cat Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Orijen Guardian 8 Dry Cat Food
Orijen Guardian 8 Dry Cat Food

Verified May 18, 2026

Tiki Pets High Protein Chicken, Herring & Salmon Meal Recipe Dry Cat Food
Tiki Pets High Protein Chicken, Herring & Salmon Meal Recipe Dry Cat Food

Verified Aug 2, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.7 / 10 8.4 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
40.00% 43.00%
Fat 18.00% 19.00%
Fiber 4.00% 3.50%
Calcium 1.40% Not listed
Phosphorus 1.10% Not listed
Omega-3 1.20% 1.75%
Omega-6 3.00% 2.25%
Taurine 0.10% 0.13%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 10.00%
Calories 3980 kcal/kg Not listed
Calorie density Moderate High
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
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. Show full list
Deboned chicken, chicken meal, herring, salmon meal, herring meal, dried egg product, peas, tapioca, natural chicken flavor, brewers dried yeast, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid), chickpeas, ground whole flaxseed, tomato pomace, calcium sulfate, inulin (prebiotic), vitamin E supplement, pumpkin, salmon oil, taurine, ferrous sulfate, zinc sulfate, niacin supplement (vitamin B3), copper sulfate, vitamin A supplement, manganese sulfate, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), d-calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), biotin, riboflavin supplement (vitamin B2), vitamin B12 supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, calcium iodate, folic acid, sodium selenite, rosemary extract, ascorbic acid (preservative), citric acid, tannic acid. Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Immune support, Digestive health, Skin coat health, Heart care, Joint care, Bone health, Cognitive health, Brain health, Eye health Digestive health, Skin coat health, High energy
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Flakes Kibble
Processing Freeze Dried Gently Cooked
Life stage Adult All Life Stages
Breed size All Breed Sizes All Breed Sizes
AAFCO nutritional adequacy
Complete & balanced Whether the manufacturer's label claims the food meets AAFCO nutrient profiles for a life stage. Not an independent test.
Yes Not indicated
Life stages Adult Maintenance Not listed
Substantiation How adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile.
Formulation Not listed
Maker standards
WSAVA guidelines The World Small Animal Veterinary Association publishes criteria for evaluating a manufacturer: qualified nutritionists on staff, feeding trials, and published research. It does not certify or endorse brands.
No No
PSC accredited The Pet Sustainability Coalition is a nonprofit that accredits pet companies on their environmental and social impact through third-party verification. It reflects sustainability practices, not food quality.
No No
Recalls & where to buy
Recalls on record KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.
None None
Where to buy
Amazon Chewy
Amazon

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Shared ingredients

Both foods list these among their top ingredients, by label weight.

  • Chicken
  • Salmon
  • Herring

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Orijen Guardian 8 Dry Cat Food scores higher, 8.7 to 8.4 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Salmon, Herring.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Orijen Guardian 8 Dry Cat Food is labeled complete and balanced; Tiki Pets High Protein Chicken, Herring & Salmon Meal Recipe Dry Cat Food does not list an AAFCO status.

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