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Summary

Nutrition

Recipe

Protein

Verdict

1/3

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

38 of 38 matched

Prefer

Concerned

Notice

Raw Whole Mackerel

Raw Whole Herring

Raw Monkfish

Raw Whole Redfish

Dehydrated Blue Whiting

Pollock Oil

Dehydrated Monkfish

Dehydrated Sardine

Dehydrated Herring

Whole Peas

Whole Green Lentils

Whole Chickpeas

Whole Red Lentils

Whole Pinto Beans

Raw Hake

Raw Whole Sole

Dehydrated Hake

Raw Whole Rockfish

Raw Whole Flounder

Raw Whole Silver Hake

Whole Apples

Whole Pears

Fresh Whole Pumpkin

Fresh Whole Butternut Squash

Fresh Zucchini

Fresh Carrots

Fresh Spinach

Fresh Beet Greens

Fresh Turnip Greens

Whole Cranberries

Whole Blueberries

Whole Saskatoon Berries

Turmeric

Milk Thistle

Burdock Root

Lavender

Marshmallow Root

Rosehips

Tips

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

Plant protein is worth closer review for cats: Whole Peas may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.

Ingredients worth checking: Lavender.

Possible digestion triggers: Whole Peas, Whole Green Lentils, Whole Chickpeas, and 2 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

Raw Whole Mackerel

Raw Whole Herring

Raw Monkfish

Raw Whole Redfish

Dehydrated Blue Whiting

Dehydrated Monkfish

Dehydrated Sardine

Dehydrated Herring

Raw Hake

Raw Whole Sole

Dehydrated Hake

Raw Whole Rockfish

Raw Whole Flounder

Raw Whole Silver Hake

Animal Protein

High

Animal

94%

Plant

Meat-forward: 94% of the weighted protein in ORIJEN Six Fish comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (6% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.

Contributing ingredients

Animal

Raw Whole Mackerel

Raw Whole Herring

Raw Monkfish

Raw Whole Redfish

Dehydrated Blue Whiting

Dehydrated Monkfish

Dehydrated Sardine

Dehydrated Herring

Raw Hake

Raw Whole Sole

Dehydrated Hake

Raw Whole Rockfish

Raw Whole Flounder

Raw Whole Silver Hake

Plant

Whole Peas

Whole Green Lentils

Whole Chickpeas

Whole Red Lentils

Whole Pinto Beans

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.

94% 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?