Label analysisGrade AListed ingredientsAir-Dried

Ziwi Peak

Ziwi Peak Mackerel & Lamb Recipe

Calculate portions with this foodChoosing for your dog
Editor ingredient insight

Ziwi Peak Air-Dried Mackerel & Lamb has a strong fish-and-lamb axis, with mackerel followed by lamb, tripe, lung, heart, liver, and green-lipped mussel.

At 44% protein, 24% fat, and 4,500 kcal/kg, It is worth considering for active dogs where coat and joint support matter together, while monitoring fat-sensitive dogs or those that dislike fish-forward aroma.

Fresh-meat leadFull ingredient check needed
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01. NUTRIENT PROFILE

Key nutrients & mineral profile

As-fed basis
Disclosed protein and fat
Protein 44%Fat 24%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 positionHigher

This food is on the higher side for crude protein among air-dried foods.

Fat positionLower

This food is on the lower side for crude fat among air-dried foods.

Calorie densityTypical

This food sits around the typical calorie range among air-dried foods. Check the feeding guide and weight trend alongside this comparison.

Key guaranteed nutrientsAs-fed
Calcium1.4%
Phosphorus1.2%
Crude fiber3%
Omega-33.1%
Omega-62.03%

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.

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A+6/6Ingredient gradeTop Premium
Ingredient #1 · Whole MackerelTop
Fresh Meat
Ingredient #2 · LambTop
Fresh Meat
Ingredient #3 · Lamb TripeUpper
Organ Meat
Ingredient #1Top

Whole Mackerel

Whole Mackerel is a named fresh meat ingredient. The animal source is clearly identified. It reads as an top-tier protein source.

Ingredient #2Top

Lamb

Lamb is a named fresh meat ingredient. The animal source is clearly identified. It reads as an top-tier protein source.

Ingredient #3Upper

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.

Available ingredient listIn disclosed order
Whole Mackerel — Primary positive ingredientsLamb — Primary positive ingredientsLamb Tripe — Primary positive ingredientsLamb Lung — Primary positive ingredientsLamb Heart — Primary positive ingredientsLamb Liver — Primary positive ingredientsNew Zealand Green Mussel — Support positive ingredientsLamb Kidney — Primary positive ingredientsLamb Spleen — Primary positive ingredientsLamb Bone — Primary positive ingredientsLecithin — Neutral 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) — Support positive ingredientsDried Organic Kelp — Support positive ingredientsSalt — Neutral ingredientsLamb Cartilage — Primary positive 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 · Whole Mackerel (#1), Lamb (#2), Lamb Tripe (#3), Lamb Lung (#4), Lamb Heart (#5), Lamb Liver (#6), Lamb Kidney (#8), Lamb Spleen (#9), Lamb Bone (#10), Lamb Cartilage (#18)

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

Whole Mackerel, Lamb 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 mackerel, lamb. 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 is on the higher side.
  • Top ingredients do not show a prominent FDA-investigated non-hereditary DCM ingredient profile.

Check before feeding

  • Phosphorus is 1.2% 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 44% and fat is 24% (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.
  • High protein and weight management are separate questions. Judge weight control by daily calories from portions and treats.

When this food fits your dog

Among foods made the same way, protein is higher, fat is lower, and calorie density is typical. This combination is worth comparing when protein matters but a higher-calorie food is not the aim. High protein alone does not make it an active-dog-only food; judge weight changes against total daily calories.

Consider it first when

  • Prioritizing protein without seeking higher calories
  • Dogs that already tolerate the disclosed animal proteins
  • Shoppers who want a meat-forward recipe

Choose another food first when

  • One of the disclosed animal proteins must be excluded

This is still a food-first read, so your own dog can reshuffle the final order later.

04. COMPARE FOODS

Smart lamb / sardine 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

Final word

Interpret this for my dog

The food-first public score is only the starting point. Once your dog’s activity, weight goals, life stage, and health status are applied, the recommendation order and interpretation can change.

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.