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 ingredientsAir-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.
It is worth considering 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.
Choose another recipe for weight control, pancreatitis-prone or fat-sensitive digestion, and dogs whose stool worsens with peas or lentils.
Fresh-meat leadPlant booster present
01. NUTRIENT PROFILE
Key nutrients & mineral profile
Disclosed protein and fat
Protein 34%Fat 28%Other 38%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 air-dried foods.
Fat positionTypical
This food sits around the typical crude fat range among air-dried foods.
Calorie densityLower
This food is on the lower side for calorie density among air-dried foods. That alone does not make it a weight-management diet; check portion guidance, fat, and fiber together.
Key guaranteed nutrientsAs-fed
Calcium1.2%
Phosphorus1%
Crude fiber4%
Omega-31.02%
Omega-61.87%
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 LungUpper
Organ MeatIngredient #3 · Beef TripeUpper
Organ MeatIngredient #2Upper
Beef Lung
Beef Lung 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 Lung — Primary positive ingredientsBeef Tripe — Primary positive ingredientsBeef Liver — Primary positive ingredientsBeef Heart — Primary positive ingredientsBeef Plasma — Primary positive ingredientsBeef Spleen — Primary positive ingredientsBeef Bone (Source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate) — Primary positive ingredientsLecithin — Neutral ingredientsBeef Fat — Neutral ingredientsDried Green Peas — Caution ingredientsDried Green Lentils — Caution ingredientsPumpkin — Neutral ingredientsBeef Cartilage — Primary positive ingredientsDried Pumpkin — Neutral ingredientsDried Apple Pomace — Neutral ingredientsNatural Flavour — Support positive ingredientsDried Quinoa — Neutral ingredientsFish Oil — Support positive ingredientsRutabaga — Neutral ingredientsCarrot — Neutral ingredientsBeets — Neutral ingredientsMinerals (Dipotassium Phosphate, Magnesium Sulfate, Zinc Amino Acid Complex, Iron Amino Acid Complex, Copper Amino Acid Complex, Selenium Yeast, Manganese Amino Acid Complex) — Support positive ingredientsDried Chicory Root — Support positive ingredientsDried Kelp — Support positive ingredientsCholine Chloride — Support positive ingredientsSalt — Neutral ingredientsPreservative (Citric Acid, Mixed Tocopherols) — Neutral ingredientsVitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid) — Support positive ingredientsRosemary Extract. — Neutral ingredients
Primary positive ingredientsSupport positive ingredientsAlternative proteinNeutral ingredientsCaution ingredientsHigh-caution ingredients
Protein sourceIngredient 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 ingredientsNutrient guide
Fish oilSkin and joint support ingredientChicoryGut support ingredientOmega-3Skin and joint support ingredientOmega-6Skin and coat support ingredientEPA+DHASkin, joint, and heart support ingredientTaurineHeart support ingredientGlucosamineJoint support ingredientChondroitinJoint support ingredientVitamin EAntioxidant and skin support ingredient
03. CHOOSING FOR YOUR DOG
What to consider before feeding
Beef, Beef Lung supply animal protein at the start of the ingredient list. Dried Quinoa supply carbohydrate energy. The recipe combines animal protein sources with carbohydrate sources.
Dried Green Peas, Dried Green Lentils contribute plant protein alongside carbohydrates and fiber further down the ingredient list. Total crude protein is not a measure of meat-derived protein alone.
What works well in this food
- All top three ingredients are animal ingredients.
- Calorie density is on the lower side.
- Nutrient disclosure is broad enough to compare real numbers directly.
Check before feeding
- 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.
When this food fits your dog
Among foods made the same way, protein is lower, fat is typical, and calorie density is lower. This is a candidate for reducing calories per gram. Fat is not also lower, so a weight-management choice still needs fiber, portions and total daily calories including treats to be considered together.
Consider it first when
- Your dog already eats the listed animal and plant ingredients comfortably
- You want animal ingredients first without excluding plant ingredients
Choose another food first when
- You need to exclude a listed ingredient
- You need a verified animal-protein proportion, which ingredient order alone cannot provide
Plant-protein concentration 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
Ziwi Peak background
Founded in 2004 in New Zealand.
Disclosure confidence C1
Current data and recipe-level variation are visible, but validation breadth still needs a closer look.
Recall information
No recall history was found in the searched public sources for this brand.
May 12, 2026