Protein source
Premium pickFresh-meat led with no plant protein support
Top 3: Chicken, Chicken Liver, Chicken Bone
It clears the protein floor without plant-protein boosting.
This is the kind of structure a premium food should have.
Public ReviewGrade AAir-DriedManufacturing: Air-Dried
Ziwi Peak
Ziwi Peak Chicken Recipe
5.0★Public ScoreManufacturer-independentPublic-data basedIngredients · nutrition · safety
Key points
Ingredient guide
Included support ingredients
Nutrient guideGreen-lipped musselJoint support ingredientInulinGut 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 ingredientBiotinSkin and coat support ingredient
Top premium
Ingredient grade
A+
Grade A+
Top ingredient profile
Chicken
Chicken Liver
Chicken Bone
Fresh-meat leadNo plant booster
Crude protein38%
Crude protein38%
Crude fat30%
Other 32%
Protein position, fat position, and calorie density position are relative to foods in the same processing type cohort.
biotechProtein position
Typicalquery_statsFat position
Higherlocal_fire_departmentCalorie density
HigherThis food offers a stable basic protein structure.
Species-named animal protein ingredients stay near the top, and protein does not fall into a clearly low band. The trade-off is that this is not the same as a fresh-meat-first premium pattern.
Nutritional strengths
- 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.
What still needs work
- 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.
- Protein and fat are both on the higher side, so sensitive dogs may develop loose stool. If there is a pancreatitis history or fat-sensitive digestion, check before feeding.
- Vitamin A Excess sits near the upper end of the preferred range, so a more conservative read makes sense.
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
Ingredient Grade
Top Premium
1Chicken
Fresh Meat · Top
2Chicken Liver
Organ Meat · Upper
3Chicken Bone
Fresh Meat · Top
Ingredient Analysis Comments
- •Chicken is a named fresh meat ingredient. The animal source is clearly identified. It reads as an top-tier protein source.
- •Chicken Liver is a named organ meat. It usually contributes nutrient density rather than empty bulk. It reads as an upper-tier protein source.
- •Chicken Bone is a named fresh meat ingredient. The animal source is clearly identified. It reads as an top-tier protein source.
restaurantIngredient Grade A+Top Premium
Full collected ingredient list
15 ingredientsChickenChicken LiverChicken BoneChicken NecksNew Zealand Green MusselChicken HeartChicken CartilageParsleyDried Apple PomaceInulin (from Chicory Root)Minerals (Dipotassium Phosphate, Magnesium Sulfate, Zinc Amino Acid Complex, Iron Amino Acid Complex, Copper Amino Acid Complex, Manganese Amino Acid Complex, Selenium Yeast)Dried Organic KelpSaltPreservative (Citric Acid, Mixed Tocopherols)Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid).
Primary positive ingredients
Support positive ingredients
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
1 warnings
There is no immediate hard stop here, but a few caution rows are still worth checking.
Public data trust (ETF)
C1 tier
Current data and recipe-level variation are visible, but validation breadth still needs a closer look.
Where it sits in the same processing cohort
Air-Dried cohortUpper middle
Within the Air-Dried cohort, this recipe sits in the upper middle band.
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.
What to compare next
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Brand analysis
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Heart criteriaBest dog food for heart disease: sodium, taurine, L-carnitine, omega-3, and DCM context
Heart context should connect sodium, taurine, L-carnitine, and omega-3 disclosure.
Allergy criteriaBest dog food for dogs with allergies: protein history, hydrolyzed diets, and label checks
Allergy context depends on protein history, hydrolyzed formulas, and limited ingredients.
GI criteriaBest dog food for sensitive stomachs: digestibility, fat, fiber, and transition checks
GI context should connect fat, fiber, transition speed, and veterinary purpose.
Joint criteriaBest dog food for joint support: weight control, EPA/DHA, glucosamine, and mobility checks
Joint context should connect weight control, EPA+DHA, and disclosed support ingredients.