Ingredient #1Top
Beef
Beef is a named fresh meat ingredient. The animal source is clearly identified. It reads as an top-tier protein source.
Label analysisGrade AListed ingredientsFreeze-Dried
K9 Natural
K9 Natural Beef Feast Freeze-Dried Dog Food
Editor ingredient insight
K9 Natural Beef Feast is a very dense freeze-dried food built from beef, beef heart, beef tripe, beef kidney, beef liver, beef lung, and New Zealand green mussel.
With 35% protein, 37% fat, 5,269 kcal/kg, calcium at 2.3%, and phosphorus at 1.6%, It is worth considering for dogs that need high energy in a smaller portion, not for pancreatic sensitivity, weight control, or kidney concerns.
Fresh-meat leadFull ingredient check needed
01. NUTRIENT PROFILE
Key nutrients & mineral profile
Disclosed protein and fat
Protein 35%Fat 37%Other 28%Other includes moisture, ash and remaining components.
Position within the same processing type
Compare protein, fat and energy density in low, typical and high bands.
Protein positionLower
This food is on the lower side for crude protein among freeze-dried foods.
Fat positionHigher
This food is on the higher side for crude fat among freeze-dried foods.
Calorie densityHigher
This food is on the higher side for calorie density among freeze-dried foods. The same serving can provide more energy, so check portion guidance.
Key guaranteed nutrientsAs-fed
Calcium2.3%
Phosphorus1.6%
Crude fiber2%
Omega-30.55%
Omega-62%
Undisclosed values are not treated as zero.
02. INGREDIENT QUALITY & DISCLOSURE
Disclosed ingredients & ingredient grade
The analysis uses the registered ingredients. Complete-panel coverage is not verified, so an unlisted ingredient cannot be assumed absent.
Listed ingredients
Read the listed ingredients below. Complete-panel coverage is not verified here; do not infer that an unlisted ingredient is absent.
Ingredient gradeTop Premium
Ingredient #1 · BeefTop
Fresh MeatIngredient #2 · Beef LiverUpper
Organ MeatIngredient #3 · Beef TripeUpper
Organ MeatIngredient #2Upper
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is a named organ meat. It usually contributes nutrient density rather than empty bulk. It reads as an upper-tier protein source.
Ingredient #3Upper
Beef Tripe
Beef Tripe is a named organ meat. It usually contributes nutrient density rather than empty bulk. It reads as an upper-tier protein source.
Available ingredient listIn disclosed order
Beef — Primary positive ingredientsBeef Liver — Primary positive ingredientsBeef Tripe — Primary positive ingredientsBeef Kidney — Primary positive ingredientsBeef Heart — Primary positive ingredientsBeef Blood — Primary positive ingredientsEggs — Primary positive ingredientsBeef Spleen — Primary positive ingredientsGround Beef Bone — Primary positive ingredientsSunflower Oil — Neutral ingredientsFlaxseed Flakes — Neutral ingredientsBrown Kelp — Support positive ingredientsNew Zealand Green Mussel — Support positive ingredientsPumpkin — Neutral ingredientsBroccoli — Neutral ingredientsCauliflower — Neutral ingredientsCabbage — Neutral ingredientsDipotassium Phosphate — Neutral ingredientsDried Kelp — Support positive ingredientsApples — Neutral ingredientsPears — Neutral ingredientsSalt — Neutral ingredientsVitamin E Supplement — Support positive ingredientsZinc Proteinate — Support positive ingredientsIron Proteinate — Neutral ingredientsMagnesium Oxide — Support positive ingredientsSelenium Yeast — Support positive ingredientsCopper Proteinate — Support positive ingredientsManganese Proteinate — Neutral ingredientsBeta-Carotene — Neutral ingredientsThiamine Mononitrate — Neutral ingredientsVitamin D3 Supplement. — Neutral ingredients
Primary positive ingredientsSupport positive ingredientsAlternative proteinNeutral ingredientsCaution ingredientsHigh-caution ingredients
Protein sourceIngredient guide
Fresh meat is the first ingredient
Animal protein · Beef (#1), Beef Liver (#2), Beef Tripe (#3), Beef Kidney (#4), Beef Heart (#5), Beef Blood (#6), Eggs (#7), Beef Spleen (#8), Ground Beef Bone (#9)
Fresh meat leads the recipe and supplies animal protein, a useful choice point when you prioritize fresh-meat ingredients.
The complete ingredient panel has not been verified, so absence of plant-protein supplements is not confirmed.
Included support ingredientsNutrient guide
Green-lipped musselJoint support ingredientOmega-3Skin and joint support ingredientOmega-6Skin and coat support ingredient
03. CHOOSING FOR YOUR DOG
What to consider before feeding
Beef, Beef Liver supply animal protein at the start of the ingredient list. The disclosed leading ingredients offer a candidate when prioritizing animal protein sources. Their order alone does not establish meat percentage or digestibility.
Across the registered ingredients, multiple protein sources appear, including beef, egg. If a protein must be excluded, any of these sources can change the decision; the first ingredient alone does not make this a single-protein diet.
What works well in this food
- All top three ingredients are animal ingredients.
- Top ingredients do not show a prominent FDA-investigated non-hereditary DCM ingredient profile.
Check before feeding
- Phosphorus is 1.6% on the label, at or above 1%. Senior dogs or dogs with kidney concerns should have phosphorus restriction reviewed with a veterinarian before using it as a staple food.
- Higher calorie density can raise daily intake in a gram-for-gram switch. Weight reduction needs portions and treat calories to be adjusted together.
- Price per kilogram runs on the higher side, so budget can change the shortlist order.
When this food fits your dog
Among foods made the same way, protein is lower, fat is higher, and calorie density is higher. This combination provides more energy per gram. Compare it when smaller portions need to supply calories, and adjust grams first for a dog prone to weight gain. Higher calories do not establish a higher animal-protein share. Stable basic protein structure.
Consider it first when
- Steady protein-first shopping
- Choosing from named animal proteins
- Balanced shortlist building
Choose another food first when
- Weight control comes first
- Fresh-meat-first premium quality matters most
High calorie density remains the clearest trade-off here.
04. COMPARE FOODS
Smart beef alternatives
This food is close to the top tier, so the useful comparison is its strongest rivals in the same protein lane.
05. MANUFACTURING & DISCLOSURE
Manufacturer background & public information
K9 Natural background
Founded in 2006 in New Zealand.
Disclosure confidence C1
Detailed nutrition is visible, but not at a product-level traceability standard.
Recall information
The currently searched public sources are not enough to make a confident recall or withdrawal call for this brand.
May 12, 2026