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 & King Salmon Feast Freeze-Dried Dog Food
Editor ingredient insight
K9 Natural Lamb & King Salmon Feast is for active dogs that do better on lamb and salmon than chicken or beef and need a lot of calories from a small portion.
Lamb, tripe, and heart lead, then salmon, kidney, liver, blood, eggs, spleen, ground bone, and green mussel make the animal-ingredient spread broad.
At 38% protein, 38% fat, 5,350 kcal/kg, 1.8% calcium, 1.4% phosphorus, and 1.4% omega-3s, density is both the strength and the risk.
Choose another recipe for weight control, fat sensitivity, pancreatitis concerns, or reactions to lamb, salmon, or eggs.
Fresh-meat leadFull ingredient check needed
01. NUTRIENT PROFILE
Key nutrients & mineral profile
Disclosed protein and fat
Protein 38%Fat 38%Other 24%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
Calcium1.8%
Phosphorus1.4%
Crude fiber2.5%
Omega-31.4%
Omega-6Not disclosed
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 ingredientsSalmon — Primary positive ingredientsLamb Kidney — Primary positive ingredientsLamb Liver — Primary positive ingredientsLamb Blood — Primary positive ingredientsEggs — Primary positive ingredientsLamb Spleen — Primary positive ingredientsGround Lamb 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 · Lamb (#1), Lamb Tripe (#2), Lamb Heart (#3), Salmon (#4), Lamb Kidney (#5), Lamb Liver (#6), Lamb Blood (#7), Eggs (#8), Lamb Spleen (#9), Ground Lamb Bone (#10)
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 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.
Across the registered ingredients, multiple protein sources appear, including lamb, salmon, 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.
- 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 1.4% 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 38% and fat is 38% (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