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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
10
Concerned
1
Notice
0
1
Raw Whole Mackerel
2
Raw Whole Herring
3
Raw Monkfish
4
Raw Whole Redfish
5
Dehydrated Blue Whiting
6
Pollock Oil
7
Dehydrated Monkfish
8
Dehydrated Sardine
9
Dehydrated Herring
10
Whole Peas
11
Whole Green Lentils
12
Whole Chickpeas
13
Whole Red Lentils
14
Whole Pinto Beans
15
Raw Hake
16
Raw Whole Sole
17
Dehydrated Hake
18
Raw Whole Rockfish
19
Raw Whole Flounder
20
Raw Whole Silver Hake
21
Whole Apples
22
Whole Pears
23
Fresh Whole Pumpkin
24
Fresh Whole Butternut Squash
25
Fresh Zucchini
26
Fresh Carrots
27
Fresh Spinach
28
Fresh Beet Greens
29
Fresh Turnip Greens
30
Whole Cranberries
31
Whole Blueberries
32
Whole Saskatoon Berries
33
Turmeric
34
Milk Thistle
35
Burdock Root
36
Lavender
37
Marshmallow Root
38
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
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
High
Animal
94%
Plant
6%
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?
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