Orijen Six Fish Dog Food

Orijen Six Fish Dog Food

Orijen Six Fish Dog Food

Orijen Six Fish Dog Food – High Fish, Grain-Free Nutrition for Dogs

Orijen Six Fish Dog Food is a fish-rich, grain-free dry dog food created for dogs who do best on a diet packed with high quality marine proteins. Using 85% quality fish ingredients, this recipe provides powerful nutrition from whole wild-caught and sustainably sourced fish such as pilchard, mackerel, hake, flounder, rockfish and sole. The first five ingredients are raw fish, giving your dog a concentrated source of fresh animal protein and healthy fats in every meal.

Because dogs are natural carnivores, Orijen Six Fish Dog Food is built around fish, not grains or cheap fillers. By focusing on varied fish ingredients and WholePrey ratios of meat, organs and bone, it delivers a dense package of nutrients that helps support strong muscles, good digestion, and long-term health. The freeze-dried coating added to each kibble enhances palatability, making this an excellent choice even for fussy fish-loving dogs.

Why choose Orijen Six Fish Dog Food?

Orijen Six Fish Dog Food stands out from many standard kibbles by replacing cereal-based ingredients with a high proportion of whole fish. This means the bowl is filled with named fish ingredients rather than anonymous meat meals or plant-based protein concentrates. The result is a dry food that is both highly digestible and naturally nutrient-dense.

Main reasons owners choose Orijen Six Fish Dog Food include:

• High fish content: 85% fish ingredients provide a strong, natural source of animal protein for lean muscle support.

• WholePrey approach: fish, organs and bone offer naturally occurring vitamins, minerals and amino acids in balanced ratios.

• Grain-free formula: the recipe is made without grains, potato, tapioca or plant protein concentrates, relying instead on legumes and vegetables for carbohydrate and fibre.

• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids: fish and fish oils supply EPA and DHA to support skin and coat health, joint function and overall wellbeing.

• Biologically appropriate design: inspired by the natural diet of dogs’ ancestors, with high animal content and minimal processing.

For many dogs, a diet like Orijen Six Fish Dog Food can help promote a shiny coat, good muscle tone, steady energy levels and smaller, firmer stools when fed correctly and introduced gradually.

Ingredients and nutritional profile

Orijen Six Fish Dog Food uses a carefully blended mix of fresh and raw whole fish, plus dehydrated fish meals, to achieve high protein levels with a variety of amino acids. These animal ingredients are combined with legumes, fruits, vegetables and botanicals to round out the diet.

A typical ingredient list for Orijen Six Fish Dog Food includes:

• Raw whole pilchard

• Raw whole mackerel

• Raw whole hake

• Raw flounder

• Raw whole rockfish

• Raw whole sole

• Dehydrated mackerel, herring, whitefish, sardine and blue whiting

• Fish oil and herring oil as sources of omega-3 fatty acids

• Legumes such as lentils, peas, chickpeas and beans for fibre and slow-release energy

• Sunflower oil and other fats for energy and skin support

• Vegetables including pumpkin, butternut squash, courgette and carrots

• Fruits such as apples, pears, cranberries and blueberries

• Leafy greens including kale, spinach, beet greens and turnip greens

• Botanicals like chicory root, turmeric, milk thistle, burdock root, lavender, marshmallow root and rosehip

Analytical constituents (typical analysis) show that Orijen Six Fish Dog Food is a high-protein, moderate-fat dry food:

• Crude protein: around 38%

• Fat content: around 18%

• Crude fibre: around 5%

• Crude ash: around 8.5%

• Moisture: around 12%

• Calcium: around 1.5%

• Phosphorus: around 1.1%

• Omega-6 fatty acids: around 2.1%

• Omega-3 fatty acids: around 2.1%

• DHA and EPA present to support skin, coat and brain function

These values underline how Orijen Six Fish Dog Food delivers significantly more animal protein and natural omega oils than many conventional dry foods.

Feeding guide for Orijen Six Fish Dog Food

The exact amount of Orijen Six Fish Dog Food your dog needs will depend on age, weight, activity level and individual metabolism. Always use the feeding chart on the packaging as your starting point, then adjust according to how your dog looks and feels.

General guidance when feeding Orijen Six Fish Dog Food:

• Divide the daily portion into two meals to help digestion and keep energy levels steady.

• Always provide fresh drinking water alongside meals.

• Check your dog’s body condition regularly. If they are gaining excess weight, gradually reduce the daily portion; if they are losing weight or seem hungry and underconditioned, increase the amount slightly.

• Very active, working or sporting dogs may need more than the standard recommended amount because they burn more calories.

Transitioning to Orijen Six Fish Dog Food

Because Orijen Six Fish Dog Food is rich in fish and animal ingredients, it is more nutrient-dense than many standard kibbles. To reduce the risk of digestive upset, it is best to transition gradually.

A typical transition plan would be:

• Days 1–3: 25% Orijen Six Fish Dog Food, 75% previous food

• Days 4–6: 50% Orijen Six Fish Dog Food, 50% previous food

• Days 7–9: 75% Orijen Six Fish Dog Food, 25% previous food

• Day 10 onwards: 100% Orijen Six Fish Dog Food

Some dogs with sensitive digestion may benefit from an even slower transition, especially if they are not used to fish-based or high-protein diets.

Is Orijen Six Fish Dog Food right for my dog?

Orijen Six Fish Dog Food is suitable for many dogs, including:

• Adult dogs who thrive on a fish-based, grain-free diet

• Dogs needing extra support for skin and coat health from natural omega-3s

• Dogs that enjoy the flavour of fish and may be fussy with other foods

The recipe is formulated to meet nutritional levels for all life stages (except for very young large-breed puppies such as Great Danes before a certain age), but it is always sensible to speak to your vet for specific advice, especially for growing puppies, senior dogs or dogs with medical conditions.

If your dog has been prescribed a veterinary diet, has a history of pancreatitis, kidney disease, severe allergies or any other health condition, always check with your vet before switching to Orijen Six Fish Dog Food or any other new food.

FAQ – Orijen Six Fish Dog Food

Is Orijen Six Fish Dog Food grain-free?
Yes. Orijen Six Fish Dog Food is a grain-free recipe. It does not contain wheat, maize, rice, potato or tapioca. Carbohydrates and fibre come from legumes such as lentils and peas, plus vegetables and fruits.

What type of fish are used in Orijen Six Fish Dog Food?
The recipe uses a variety of whole marine fish, including pilchard, mackerel, hake, flounder, rockfish and sole, along with dehydrated fish meals and fish oils. This variety helps provide a wide range of amino acids and omega-3 fatty acids.

Is Orijen Six Fish Dog Food suitable for dogs with sensitive skin?
Many owners choose Orijen Six Fish Dog Food for dogs with dull coats or dry, flaky skin because it is naturally rich in omega-3 fatty acids from fish. These fats can support skin and coat health. However, if your dog has diagnosed allergies or skin disease, you should still speak to your vet before changing food.

Can I feed Orijen Six Fish Dog Food to a puppy?
The recipe is formulated to meet standards for all life stages, but growth in large-breed puppies needs particularly careful management. Always ask your vet which Orijen formula and feeding amount are best for your individual puppy, especially if they are a large or giant breed.

How should I store Orijen Six Fish Dog Food?
Keep Orijen Six Fish Dog Food in its original bag, sealed after each use, and store it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and strong odours. Use it before the best-before date printed on the package and avoid transferring it into open containers that may not protect it from air and moisture.

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