Label analysisGrade AListed ingredientsAir-Dried

Ziwi Peak

Ziwi Peak Tripe & Lamb Recipe

Calculate portions with this foodChoosing for your dog
Editor ingredient insight

Ziwi Peak Air-Dried Tripe & Lamb is an organ-heavy lamb food built from lamb tripe, lung, heart, lamb, liver, bone, green mussel, kidney, spleen, and cartilage.

It is worth considering for lamb-tolerant dogs that need strong palatability and concentrated calories from a small serving.

At 44% protein, 24% fat, 4,900 kcal/kg, 1.6%/1.4% calcium/phosphorus, 8,000 mg/kg chondroitin, and 1.54% omega-3s, the density is real.

The caution is also real: 12% ash, 0.72% sodium, and 122,250 IU/kg vitamin A make me cautious for weight-control, pancreatitis-prone, kidney/mineral-managed, or organ-sensitive dogs.

Full ingredient check needed
Illustration of lamb beside a dog-food bowl
Primary protein ingredient · Lamb

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 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-31.54%
Omega-62.49%

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.

Lamb ingredient illustration
Primary protein ingredient · Lamb
A+6/6Ingredient gradeTop Premium
Ingredient #1 · Lamb TripeUpper
Organ Meat
Ingredient #2 · Lamb LungUpper
Organ Meat
Ingredient #3 · Lamb HeartUpper
Organ Meat
Ingredient #1Upper

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.

Ingredient #2Upper

Lamb Lung

Lamb 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

Lamb Heart

Lamb Heart 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
Lamb Tripe — Primary positive ingredientsLamb Lung — Primary positive ingredientsLamb Heart — Primary positive ingredientsLamb — Primary positive ingredientsLamb Liver — Primary positive ingredientsLamb Bone — Primary positive ingredientsNew Zealand Green Mussel — Support positive ingredientsLamb Kidney — Primary positive ingredientsLamb Spleen — 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, Selenium Yeast) — 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

Protein sources in the available ingredients

Animal protein · Lamb Tripe (#1), Lamb Lung (#2), Lamb Heart (#3), Lamb (#4), Lamb Liver (#5), Lamb Bone (#6), Lamb Kidney (#8), Lamb Spleen (#9), Lamb Cartilage (#17)

The protein sources shown above come from the registered ingredients. Use familiar ingredients and any required exclusions to narrow your choices.

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 ingredientChondroitinJoint support ingredientVitamin EAntioxidant and skin support ingredientBiotinSkin and coat support ingredient

03. CHOOSING FOR YOUR DOG

What to consider before feeding

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

Check before feeding

  • Phosphorus is 1.4% 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 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.
  • Higher calorie density can raise daily intake in a gram-for-gram switch. Weight reduction needs portions and treat calories to be adjusted together.

When this food fits your dog

Among foods made the same way, protein is higher, fat is lower, and calorie density is higher. Compare this combination when both protein and concentrated energy matter. It can help plan smaller portions, but dogs prone to weight gain should not switch gram-for-gram from a less calorie-dense food. 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 lamb 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.