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Summary

Nutrition

Recipe

Protein

Verdict

Orijen

Six Fish

Cat

Dry

Rating

★★★★★

5.0 / 5

Protein Clarity

High

Animal Protein

High

Allergy Highlights

Contains:

Legumes

Fish

Free From:

Gluten grains

Grains (gluten-free)

Dairy

Egg

Nuts

Poultry

Red meat

Shellfish

Unknown Meal

Pros

Uses clearly named animal protein sources for better transparency.

Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.

Is Orijen Six Fish dry cat food good?

Orijen Six Fish is a dry cat food rated 5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. The recipe lists most animal ingredients by name and features real muscle meat as a primary protein source. This recipe is free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Poultry, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Legumes, Fish.

Nutrition Breakdown

Dry Matter

As Fed

Protein

44%

Fat

21%

Est. Carbs

21%

Fiber

3.3%

Ash

10%

Moisture (10%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.

Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.

Tips

Protein is High (44% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This is generally more aligned with cats' higher protein needs than lower-protein recipes, assuming the food is complete for the cat's life stage.

References

Fat is High (21% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. It can raise calorie density, so watch body condition and seek vet input for cats with pancreatitis or digestive disease.

References

Ingredients Analysis

41 of 41 matched

Prefer

Concerned

Notice

Whole Sardine

Whole Mackerel

Whole Anchovy

Flounder

Whole Grouper

Whole Sole

Dehydrated Mackerel

Dehydrated Herring

Dehydrated Blue Cod

Herring Oil

Dehydrated White Salmon

Dehydrated Sardine

Sunflower Seed Oil

Whole Red Lentils

Whole Green Lentils

Whole Peas

Lentil Fiber

Whole Chickpeas

Whole Pinto Beans

Pea Starch

Dried Kelp

Pumpkin

Winter Squash

Zucchini

Carrot

Apple

Pear

Dried Chicory Root

Kale

Spinach

Beet Greens

Romaine Lettuce

Cranberry

Blueberry

Saskatoon Berries

Turmeric

Milk Thistle

Burdock Root

Lavender

Marshmallow Root

Rose Hips

Tips

Named animal proteins near the top: Whole Sardine, Whole Mackerel are listed early in the ingredient panel.

Ingredients worth checking: Lentil Fiber, Pea Starch, Lavender.

Higher-caution ingredients: Kale have caution notes in the ingredient database.

Possible digestion triggers: Whole Red Lentils, Whole Green Lentils, Whole Peas, and 4 more have digestion notes; watch tolerance if your pet has a sensitive stomach.

Protein Analysis

How this recipe earned its protein scores.

Protein Clarity

High

Named

100%

Strong clarity: 100% of Orijen Six Fish's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named (like chicken or salmon). Only 0% use vague terms such as "meat meal" and 0% are by-products. Named protein ingredients let you verify the source and check for allergens.

Contributing ingredients

Named

Whole Sardine

Whole Mackerel

Whole Anchovy

Flounder

Whole Grouper

Whole Sole

Dehydrated Mackerel

Dehydrated Herring

Dehydrated Blue Cod

Dehydrated White Salmon

Dehydrated Sardine

Animal Protein

High

Animal

93%

Plant

Meat-forward: 93% of the weighted protein in Orijen Six Fish comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (7% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.

Contributing ingredients

Animal

Whole Sardine

Whole Mackerel

Whole Anchovy

Flounder

Whole Grouper

Whole Sole

Dehydrated Mackerel

Dehydrated Herring

Dehydrated Blue Cod

Dehydrated White Salmon

Dehydrated Sardine

Plant

Whole Red Lentils

Whole Green Lentils

Whole Peas

Whole Chickpeas

Whole Pinto Beans

Pea Starch

Orijen Six Fish dry cat food Review

Orijen Six Fish is a strong choice — rated 5 stars with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. A confident pick when the ingredient panel matches your pet's needs.

Best for

Owners who want clearly named protein sources

Pets avoiding gluten grains

Pets that thrive on muscle-meat protein

Avoid if

You're avoiding legumes

Key takeaways

Named animal proteins make up 100% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.

Contains common allergens: Legumes, Fish.

On a dry-matter basis: 44% protein, 21% fat, 21% estimated carbohydrates.

93% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.

Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Poultry, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.

Frequently asked questions

Is Orijen Six Fish good for cats?

Yes — rated 5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.

Does Orijen Six Fish contain Dairy?

Does Orijen Six Fish contain Egg?

Does Orijen Six Fish contain Legumes?

Does Orijen Six Fish contain Nuts?

Is Orijen Six Fish grain-free?

What are the main protein sources in Orijen Six Fish?