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Organic Paws

Original Blend Fish & Chicken

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Rating

★︎★︎☆︎☆︎☆︎ 2.5 / 5
Protein Clarity

Protein Clarity

This measures how clearly the protein sources are identified on the label. "High" means ingredients like "chicken" or "salmon" are listed by name, so you know exactly what your pet is eating. "Low" means vague terms like "meat meal" or "animal by-products" are used, making it harder to know what's really inside.

Why does clarity matter?

According to AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials), pet food labels must follow specific naming standards. When a product uses a named protein like "chicken" it must contain at least 25% of that ingredient. Vague terms like "meat by-products" have no such minimum and can include lower-quality parts from any animal source — making it impossible to know what your pet is actually eating or to identify allergens.

References

AAFCO Ingredient Standards
Low
Animal Protein

Animal Protein

This estimates how meat-forward the protein sources are from the ingredient label. Named animal proteins count strongly, plant protein concentrates count strongly against the score, and whole plant ingredients with some protein count more lightly. A "High" score means the recipe appears mainly animal-protein led. A "Low" score means the label shows a stronger reliance on plant protein signals.

This is an ingredient-label heuristic, not an exact lab measurement of protein grams.

Why does animal protein matter?

1. Contains irreplaceable essential nutrients Taurine and Arginine — which cats need to stay healthy — are only found in meat. Plants contain none at all.

2. Plant proteins are poorly utilized by the body Even though plant proteins (like corn gluten meal) may show 92.9–96% apparent digestibility, that does not mean high bioavailability. They lack adequate Lysine (only 1.7% vs. the ideal 6–7%) and contain phytic acid that blocks mineral absorption.

References

PMC: Cats and Carbohydrates: The Carnivore Fantasy? Deng & Swanson (2020): Cats Have Increased Protein Digestibility as Compared to Dogs
High

Is Organic Paws Original Blend Fish & Chicken raw pet food good?

Organic Paws Original Blend Fish & Chicken is a raw pet food rated 3 stars, with low ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. Real muscle meat appears as a primary protein source, supported by whole-food ingredients. However, several animal ingredients are described in generic terms, which reduces sourcing transparency. This recipe is free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Poultry, Red meat, Fish.

Allergy Highlights

Contains:

PoultryRed meatFish

Free From:

Gluten grainsGrains (gluten-free)DairyEggLegumesNutsShellfishUnknown Meal

Pros

  • Contains organ meats that provide natural vitamins and minerals.
  • Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.

Cons

  • Contains several unnamed animal ingredients, which reduces ingredient transparency.
  • Some non-animal ingredients are not clearly identified, which reduces formula transparency.

Ingredients Analysis

8 of 8 matched

  • 1 Fish
    Animal Protein

    Description

    Unnamed fish from unknown sources, it could be a mixture of various fish parts.

    Why Notice?

    It does not state what kind of fish is used to make the ingredient. Its quality is highly concerned, often seen in low quality pet foods.

    Uncertain/Risky

    Unnamed fish products could source from sick, deadly animal bodies. It is a potential risk for severe illness.

  • 2 Chicken Meat
    Animal Protein

    Description

    The dominant animal protein source in pet foods. Other than protein, it is also high in iron, zinc, selenium, and B vitamins.

    Why Prefer?

    A high-quality animal protein with high digestibility and biological value.

  • 3 Kidney
    Animal Protein

    Description

    Unspecified kidney from an unnamed animal source, high in protein and iron.

    Why Notice?

    Unspecified animal products from unknown sources. Its quality is highly concerned, often seen in low quality pet foods.

  • 4 Heart
    Animal Protein

    Description

    Generic unnamed heart organ meat. The specific animal source is not disclosed.

    Why Concerned?

    Unnamed organ meat lacks transparency about the animal source.

  • 5 Green Tripe
    Animal Protein

    Description

    Unprocessed stomach lining from ruminant animals, rich in digestive enzymes and probiotics.

  • 6 Ground Bone
    Others

    Description

    Ground bone, a source of calcium and phosphorus.

  • 7 Cod Liver Oil
    Fat

    Description

    Similar to other fish oil, it is high in omega-3 fatty acids. Since it is extracted from the liver, it is also high in Vitamins A and D

  • 8 Kelp
    Carbs

    Description

    An excellent source of various minerals including calcium, iron, magnesium. Rich in rare mineral iodine essential for healthy thyroid function.

Tips

  • Some protein sources are less clear: Fish, Kidney, Green Tripe appear near the top without a clearly defined animal source.
  • Higher-priority ingredients to review: Fish, Kidney.
  • Higher-caution ingredients: Fish have caution notes in the ingredient database.

Protein Analysis

How this recipe earned its protein scores.

Protein Clarity

Low
Low
  • Named 25%
  • Unnamed 75%

Low clarity: only 25% of Organic Paws Original Blend Fish & Chicken's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named. 75% use vague terms such as "meat meal" and 0% are by-products. Named protein ingredients let you verify the source and spot allergens; vague ones don't.

Contributing ingredients

Named

Chicken Meat

Unnamed

Fish Kidney Green Tripe

Animal Protein

High
High
  • Animal 100%

Meat-forward: 100% of the weighted protein in Organic Paws Original Blend Fish & Chicken comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (0% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.

Contributing ingredients

Animal

Fish Chicken Meat Kidney Heart Green Tripe

Organic Paws Original Blend Fish & Chicken raw pet food Review

Organic Paws Original Blend Fish & Chicken is a solid mid-tier raw pet food at 3 stars, with low ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. It has clear strengths alongside a few trade-offs worth weighing.

Best for

  • Pets avoiding gluten grains
  • Pets that thrive on muscle-meat protein

Avoid if

  • Ingredient transparency is non-negotiable

Key takeaways

  • Contains common allergens: Poultry, Red meat, Fish.
  • 100% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
  • Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.
  • Overall rating: 3 stars, based on transparency, protein source, and macro balance.

Frequently asked questions

Is Organic Paws Original Blend Fish & Chicken good for pets?

Mostly — a solid mid-tier pick at 3 stars, with low ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. Best paired with knowledge of your pet's needs.

Does Organic Paws Original Blend Fish & Chicken contain Dairy?

No — based on the ingredient list, Organic Paws Original Blend Fish & Chicken doesn't include Dairy or related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Dairy can typically avoid this allergen here.

Does Organic Paws Original Blend Fish & Chicken contain Egg?

No — based on the ingredient list, Organic Paws Original Blend Fish & Chicken doesn't include Egg or related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Egg can typically avoid this allergen here.

Does Organic Paws Original Blend Fish & Chicken contain Legumes?

No — based on the ingredient list, Organic Paws Original Blend Fish & Chicken doesn't include Legumes or related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Legumes can typically avoid this allergen here.

Does Organic Paws Original Blend Fish & Chicken contain Nuts?

No — based on the ingredient list, Organic Paws Original Blend Fish & Chicken doesn't include Nuts or related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Nuts can typically avoid this allergen here.

Is Organic Paws Original Blend Fish & Chicken grain-free?

Yes — there are no grains in this recipe.

What are the main protein sources in Organic Paws Original Blend Fish & Chicken?

The top animal proteins are Chicken Meat — clearly named, so you can verify the source.

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