Label analysisGrade AAir-Dried

Ziwi Peak

Ziwi Peak Beef with Pumpkin Recipe

Editor ingredient insight

Ziwi Peak Beef with Pumpkin starts with beef, beef lung, beef tripe, beef liver, and beef heart, then adds peas, lentils, pumpkin, quinoa, and fish oil in a dense steam-and-dried style formula. I would use it for adult dogs that clearly tolerate beef and need concentrated palatability and calories. It discloses 34% protein, 28% fat, 4,400 kcal/kg, 1.2%/1.0% calcium/phosphorus, 800 mg/kg glucosamine, 2,000 mg/kg chondroitin, and 1.02% omega-3s. I would avoid it for weight control, pancreatitis-prone or fat-sensitive digestion, and dogs whose stool worsens with peas or lentils.

Logic-based verdict

This food can stay in comparison, but ingredient quality still needs a more conservative read.

Manufacturer-independentPublic-data basedIngredients · nutrition · safety

Protein source

Ingredient guide

Whole plant protein source observed early

Animal protein

Beef (#1), Beef Lung (#2), Beef Tripe (#3), Beef Liver (#4), Beef Heart (#5), Beef Plasma (#6), Beef Spleen (#7), Beef Bone (Source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate) (#8), Beef Cartilage (#14)

Plant protein

Dried Green Peas (#11), Dried Green Lentils (#12)

The protein number may include influence from whole plant ingredients.

This is not treated like processed protein boosting, but it is worth checking.

Included support ingredients

Nutrient guide

Fish oil

Skin and joint support ingredient

Chicory

Gut support ingredient

Omega-3

Skin and joint support ingredient

Omega-6

Skin and coat support ingredient

EPA+DHA

Skin, joint, and heart support ingredient

Taurine

Heart support ingredient

Glucosamine

Joint support ingredient

Chondroitin

Joint support ingredient

Vitamin E

Antioxidant and skin support ingredient

Biotin

Skin and coat support ingredient

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Ingredient grade

A+

Grade A+

Top ingredient profile

Beef
Beef Lung
Beef Tripe
Fresh-meat leadPlant booster present
Crude protein34%
Crude protein34%
Crude fat28%
Other 38%

Calcium

1.2%

Phosphorus

1%

Sodium

0.9%

Protein position, fat position, and calorie density position are relative to foods in the same processing type cohort.

biotechProtein position
Lower
query_statsFat position
Typical
local_fire_departmentCalorie density
Lower

There is enough public data to keep this food in comparison, but the top ingredient structure does not support a stronger positive claim yet.

Nutritional strengths

  • All top three ingredients are animal ingredients.
  • Calorie density is on the lower side.
  • Nutrient disclosure is broad enough to compare real numbers directly.

What still needs work

  • Phosphorus is 1% 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.
  • Whole plant protein sources can contribute to crude protein, so the animal-protein share still needs a closer read.
  • Top ingredients include an FDA-investigated non-hereditary DCM ingredient profile, so this part deserves a more cautious read.

Strongest rival comparison

Smart beef alternatives

This food is close to the top tier, so the useful comparison is its strongest rivals in the same protein lane.

6 alternativesAir-Dried · protein type/family cohort

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Brand context

Brand background availableNo public recall history found

Founded in 2004 in New Zealand. No recall history was found in the searched public sources for this brand.

Ingredient analysis

The top ingredients give this recipe a strong first protein read, so the ingredient section starts from a favorable position.

restaurantIngredient Quality Analysis

A+6/6
Ingredient Grade
Top Premium
1Beef
Fresh Meat · Top
2Beef Lung
Organ Meat · Upper
3Beef Tripe
Organ Meat · Upper

Ingredient Analysis Comments

  • •Beef is a named fresh meat ingredient. The animal source is clearly identified. It reads as an top-tier protein source.
  • •Beef Lung is a named organ meat. It usually contributes nutrient density rather than empty bulk. It reads as an upper-tier protein source.
  • •Beef Tripe is a named organ meat. It usually contributes nutrient density rather than empty bulk. It reads as an upper-tier protein source.
restaurantIngredient Grade A+Top Premium

Full collected ingredient list

30 ingredients
BeefBeef LungBeef TripeBeef LiverBeef HeartBeef PlasmaBeef SpleenBeef Bone (Source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate)LecithinBeef FatDried Green PeasDried Green LentilsPumpkinBeef CartilageDried PumpkinDried Apple PomaceNatural FlavourDried QuinoaFish OilRutabagaCarrotBeetsMinerals (Dipotassium Phosphate, Magnesium Sulfate, Zinc Amino Acid Complex, Iron Amino Acid Complex, Copper Amino Acid Complex, Selenium Yeast, Manganese Amino Acid Complex)Dried Chicory RootDried KelpCholine ChlorideSaltPreservative (Citric Acid, Mixed Tocopherols)Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid)Rosemary Extract.
Primary positive ingredients
Support positive ingredients
Alternative protein
Neutral ingredients
Caution ingredients
High-caution ingredients

Why did the base review land here?

Ingredient qualityNutrient disclosure levelManufacturing & trust

This review score combines ingredient composition, nutrient disclosure, manufacturing trust, and core nutrient caution signals.

Nutrient disclosure

Broad disclosure

Disclosure is broad enough that this section works as evidence, not guesswork.

Safety verification

No fails

No major red flag jumps out first, though undisclosed rows still define the limits of this safety read.

Public data trust (ETF)

C1 tier

Current data and recipe-level variation are visible, but validation breadth still needs a closer look.

Final word

As a public review, this is a strong candidate to carry forward. The next question is whether it stays this strong for your own dog.

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