Ingredient #1Top
Lamb
Lamb 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 Lamb Feast Freeze-Dried Dog Food
Editor ingredient insight
K9 Natural Lamb Feast is a dense freeze-dried formula built from lamb, lamb tripe, heart, lung, liver, kidney, ground lamb bone, and New Zealand green mussel.
It is worth considering for active lamb-tolerant dogs that need concentrated calories and palatability in a small portion.
It discloses 41% protein, 34% fat, 5,030 kcal/kg, 1.7%/1.5% calcium/phosphorus, and 0.75% omega-3s, so it should not be portioned like ordinary lamb kibble.
Choose another recipe for pancreatitis-prone, weight-control, fat-sensitive, kidney, or urinary-mineral-sensitive dogs.
Fresh-meat leadFull ingredient check needed
01. NUTRIENT PROFILE
Key nutrients & mineral profile
Disclosed protein and fat
Protein 41%Fat 34%Other 25%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 positionTypical
This food sits around the typical crude protein range 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
Calcium1.7%
Phosphorus1.5%
Crude fiber2.5%
Omega-30.75%
Omega-62.25%
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 · LambTop
Fresh MeatIngredient #2 · Lamb TripeUpper
Organ MeatIngredient #3 · Lamb HeartUpper
Organ MeatIngredient #2Upper
Lamb Tripe
Lamb Tripe is a named organ meat. It usually contributes nutrient density rather than empty bulk. It reads as an upper-tier protein source.
Ingredient #3Upper
Lamb Heart
Lamb Heart 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
Lamb — Primary positive ingredientsLamb Tripe — Primary positive ingredientsLamb Heart — Primary positive ingredientsLamb Lung — Primary positive ingredientsLamb Liver — Primary positive ingredientsLamb Kidney — Primary positive ingredientsSunflower Oil — Neutral ingredientsFlaxseed Flakes — Neutral ingredientsGround Lamb Bone — Primary positive ingredientsCarrot — Neutral ingredientsNew Zealand Green Mussel — Support positive ingredientsPumpkin — Neutral ingredientsBroccoli — Neutral ingredientsDried Kelp — Support positive ingredientsDipotassium Phosphate — Neutral ingredientsVitamin E Supplement — Support positive ingredientsSalt — Neutral ingredientsMinerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Magnesium Oxide, Selenium Yeast, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate) — Support positive ingredientsVitamins (Thiamine Mononitrate, Beta-Carotene, Folic Acid, Vitamin 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 · Lamb (#1), Lamb Tripe (#2), Lamb Heart (#3), Lamb Lung (#4), Lamb Liver (#5), Lamb Kidney (#6), Ground Lamb 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
Lamb, Lamb Tripe 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.
Sunflower Oil add fat and energy; fat content is a separate choice criterion from the protein sources.
What works well in this food
- All top three ingredients are animal ingredients.
- Crude protein does not drop into a clearly low band.
- Top ingredients do not show a prominent FDA-investigated non-hereditary DCM ingredient profile.
Check before feeding
- Phosphorus is 1.5% 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.
- Label protein is 41% and fat is 34% (as fed). This caution uses absolute amounts, separate from rankings within the same manufacturing method. For a dog with fat-sensitive digestion, discuss these amounts before switching.
- Higher calorie density can raise daily intake in a gram-for-gram switch. Weight reduction needs portions and treat calories to be adjusted together.
When this food fits your dog
Among foods made the same way, protein is typical, 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 lamb 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