Six Fish (6 Fish)

by Orijen
ALS
Regular
FEDIAF

Orijen

Six Fish (6 Fish)

ALS
Regular
Indoor and Outdoor
FEDIAF
This product is FEDIAF Compliant

First Ingredient

Animal Protein

Flavor

Fish: Herring
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4.7
(3322 reviews)
96
/100
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Summary

Orijen Six Fish is a premium dry cat food for all life stages.

It features 85% fish-based ingredients for biologically appropriate nutrition.

The recipe includes six wild-caught fish, such as pilchard (28%), hake (7%), and mackerel (6%), providing high-quality protein and essential omega fatty acids.

WholePrey ingredients, including fish, organs, and bone, mimic a natural feline diet and supply a broad spectrum of nutrients.

The freeze-dried coating enhances flavor, appealing to even the pickiest cats while maintaining nutritional integrity.

The food is enriched with prebiotics, such as dried chicory root, and fibers from fruits and vegetables, which support digestion and gut health.

With 39% protein and 42% fat, it delivers concentrated energy for active cats and supports muscle maintenance and skin health.

Crafted in Canada, it uses fresh and raw fish ingredients preserved through freezing or refrigeration for maximum freshness.

 

Pros:

  • High fish content: 85% of the ingredients are fish, which provides rich, animal-based protein and omega-3 fatty acids for overall health.
  • WholePrey approach: Incorporates organs and bone for balanced and nutrient-dense meals.
  • Enhanced palatability: Freeze-dried coating adds raw flavor that cats instinctively crave.
  • Digestive support: Chicory root and diverse fibers improve gut health and nutrient absorption.
  • Low carbohydrate levels: 19% of carbohydrates align with natural feline dietary needs.

 

Cons:

  • Fish-heavy formula: Cats with seafood allergies or sensitivities may need alternative protein sources.
  • Strong fish aroma: The intense scent may be unappealing to some owners during feeding or storage.
  • Nutrient density caution: While nutrient-dense, the high fat and protein levels may not be ideal for sedentary or weight-prone cats without appropriate portion control.

 

Nutrition

Ingredients

  • Raw whole pilchard 28%
  • Raw whole hake 7%
  • Raw whole mackerel 6%
  • Raw flounder 5%
  • Raw whole rockfish 5%
  • Raw whole sole 5%
  • Dehydrated mackerel 5%
  • Dehydrated herring 5%
  • Dehydrated blue whiting 5%
  • Pollock oil 5%
  • and also:
Dehydrated pollock (5%), dehydrated sardine (4%), sunflower oil, whole red lentils, whole green lentils, whole peas, lentil fibre, whole chickpeas, whole pinto beans, pea starch, dried kelp, fresh whole pumpkin, fresh whole butternut squash, fresh whole zucchini, fresh whole carrots, fresh whole apples, fresh whole pears, dried chicory root, fresh kale, fresh spinach, fresh beet greens, fresh turnip greens, whole cranberries, whole blueberries, whole saskatoon berries, turmeric, milk thistle, burdock root, lavender, marshmallow root, rosehips.

Vitamins and Additives

  • Vitamin A 3750 IU
  • Vitamin B1 12.5 mg/kg
  • Vitamin B2 10 mg/kg
  • Vitamin B3 50 mg/kg
  • Vitamin B5 8 mg/kg
  • Vitamin B6 6.5 mg/kg
  • Vitamin B7 0.13 mg/kg
  • Vitamin B9 0.75 mg/kg
  • Vitamin B12 0.1 mg
  • Vitamin C 0.15 mg/kg
  • Vitamin D3 500 IU
  • Vitamin E 410 IU
  • Vitamin K3 0.5 mg/kg
  • and also:
ADDITIVES (per kg) Technological Additives: Tocopherol extracts from vegetable oils: 121mg, citric acid: 40mg // Sensory additives: Rosemary extract: 80mg // Nutritional additives: Choline chloride (choline): 1190mg, Zinc proteinate: 105 mg, Copper proteinate: 11mg // Zootechnical additives: Enterococcus faecium DSM 10663/ NCIMB 10415 1x10^9 CFU.

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein
40%
Crude Fat
19%
Crude Fiber
3%
Moisture
10%
Crude Ash
9%
Calcium
1.6%
Phosphorus
1.2%
Magnesium
0.1%
Omega 3
2.1%
Omega 6
2.1%
Metabolizable Energy
4070 kcal/kg
Taurine (min) (0.3%), DHA (min) (0.8%), EPA (min) (0.5%)

Comments

Note 1: These foods are very special, there are many different meat and fish ingredients in them, both in fresh and dried forms, but an amount of each one of them is relatively small. In order to make an evaluation I combined some of these ingredients into groups. So the score calculation is not that straightforward as in most other cases.

Note 2: These foods are made by Champion Petfoods https://championpetfoods.com

Notes

The score is calculated after relocation of fresh meat or fish ingredient(s) as explained in the calculation rule #7 in Chapter 1.

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein
40%
Crude Fat
19%
Crude Fiber
3%
Moisture
10%
Crude Ash
9%
Calcium
1.6%
Phosphorus
1.2%
Magnesium
0.1%
Omega 3
2.1%
Omega 6
2.1%
Metabolizable Energy
4070 kcal/kg
Taurine (min) (0.3%), DHA (min) (0.8%), EPA (min) (0.5%)
Last reviewed: 04-02-2025 05:22
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Why this score?

  • 21.1% carbohydrates of combination P
    -11
  • Low protein content
    -6
  • Fresh fish at 1st place
    2
  • Dehydrated fish at 1st place
    4
  • Natural source of taurine
    5
  • Chelated minerals
    2
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How the score is calculated?

The actual calculation of the score is based on sophisticated and advanced algorithm that takes into account multiple parameters.

To simplify the explanation, the calculation is based on three main criteria:

(1) Amount of protein (more is better)

(2) Amount of carbohydrates (less is better)

(3) Quality and source of ingredients.

Based on that 3 main criteria, 9 score calculation rules are used to compare the different foods.

One major assumption is that the closer an ingredient is to the top of the ingredient list, the greater its relative weight and contribution to the food.

In general, cat food is composed of protein, fats, carbohydrates, fibers, vitamins, and minerals.

Protein is the most important component in a cat's diet, and cats primarily get their protein from animal meat.

Fat is a primary source of energy and essential fatty acids.

Carbohydrates are controversial in a cat's diet, as cats are obligate carnivores and typically consume very few carbohydrates.

Fibers play an important role in digestion and food absorption, and vitamins and minerals are essential for different organism functions.

Dry matter values are used to compare the amount of nutrients in different cat foods. This means that moisture is excluded from the equation to provide a more accurate comparison.

Putting all of these and more into a formula results in a product score.

The maximum score a cat food can receive is 100. Points are added or removed based on the score calculation rules.

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How the score is calculated?

The actual calculation of the score is based on sophisticated and advanced algorithm that takes into account multiple parameters.

To simplify the explanation, the calculation is based on three main criteria:

(1) Amount of protein (more is better)

(2) Amount of carbohydrates (less is better)

(3) Quality and source of ingredients.

Based on that 3 main criteria, 9 score calculation rules are used to compare the different foods.

One major assumption is that the closer an ingredient is to the top of the ingredient list, the greater its relative weight and contribution to the food.

In general, cat food is composed of protein, fats, carbohydrates, fibers, vitamins, and minerals.

Protein is the most important component in a cat’s diet, and cats primarily get their protein from animal meat.

Fat is a primary source of energy and essential fatty acids.

Carbohydrates are controversial in a cat’s diet, as cats are obligate carnivores and typically consume very few carbohydrates.

Fibers play an important role in digestion and food absorption, and vitamins and minerals are essential for different organism functions.

Dry matter values are used to compare the amount of nutrients in different cat foods.
This means that moisture is excluded from the equation to provide a more accurate comparison.

Putting all of these and more into a formula results in a product score.

The maximum score a cat food can receive is 100.
Points are added or removed based on the score calculation rules.