Ingredient #1Top
Chicken
Chicken 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 Chicken Recipe
Editor ingredient insight
Ziwi Peak Air-Dried Chicken is a dense chicken formula built from chicken, liver, bone, necks, heart, cartilage, and green-lipped mussel.
With 38% protein, 30% fat, and 5,000 kcal/kg, it is compelling for picky active dogs, but I would not recommend it for chicken-allergy, pancreatitis-prone, or weight-control cases.
Fresh-meat leadFull ingredient check needed
01. NUTRIENT PROFILE
Key nutrients & mineral profile
Disclosed protein and fat
Protein 38%Fat 30%Other 32%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 air-dried foods.
Fat positionHigher
This food is on the higher side for crude fat among air-dried foods.
Calorie densityHigher
This food is on the higher side for calorie density among air-dried foods. The same serving can provide more energy, so check portion guidance.
Key guaranteed nutrientsAs-fed
Calcium1.6%
Phosphorus1.4%
Crude fiber3%
Omega-34.7%
Omega-65.5%
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 · ChickenTop
Fresh MeatIngredient #2 · Chicken LiverUpper
Organ MeatIngredient #3 · Chicken BoneTop
Fresh MeatIngredient #2Upper
Chicken Liver
Chicken Liver is a named organ meat. It usually contributes nutrient density rather than empty bulk. It reads as an upper-tier protein source.
Ingredient #3Top
Chicken Bone
Chicken Bone is a named fresh meat ingredient. The animal source is clearly identified. It reads as an top-tier protein source.
Available ingredient listIn disclosed order
Chicken — Primary positive ingredientsChicken Liver — Primary positive ingredientsChicken Bone — Primary positive ingredientsChicken Necks — Primary positive ingredientsNew Zealand Green Mussel — Support positive ingredientsChicken Heart — Primary positive ingredientsChicken Cartilage — Primary positive ingredientsParsley — Neutral ingredientsDried Apple Pomace — Neutral ingredientsInulin (from Chicory Root) — Support positive ingredientsMinerals (Dipotassium Phosphate, Magnesium Sulfate, Zinc Amino Acid Complex, Iron Amino Acid Complex, Copper Amino Acid Complex, Manganese Amino Acid Complex, Selenium Yeast) — Support positive ingredientsDried Organic Kelp — Support positive ingredientsSalt — Neutral ingredientsPreservative (Citric Acid, Mixed Tocopherols) — Neutral ingredientsVitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid). — Support positive ingredients
Primary positive ingredientsSupport positive ingredientsAlternative proteinNeutral ingredientsCaution ingredientsHigh-caution ingredients
Protein sourceIngredient guide
Fresh meat is the first ingredient
Animal protein · Chicken (#1), Chicken Liver (#2), Chicken Bone (#3), Chicken Necks (#4), Chicken Heart (#6), Chicken Cartilage (#7)
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 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
03. CHOOSING FOR YOUR DOG
What to consider before feeding
Chicken, Chicken Liver 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.
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 30% (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.
- Vitamin A Excess (78000.0IU/1000 kcal, reference ≤100000.0IU/1000 kcal): Above the AAFCO reference level. Watch long-term Hepatotoxicity, bone deformities risk.
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 chicken 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