Protein source
Premium pickFresh-meat led with no plant protein support
Top 3: Venison, Venison Tripe, Venison Heart
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 Venison 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
Venison
Venison Tripe
Venison Heart
Fresh-meat leadNo plant booster
Crude protein44%
Crude protein44%
Crude fat24%
Other 32%
Protein position, fat position, and calorie density position are relative to foods in the same processing type cohort.
biotechProtein position
Higherquery_statsFat position
Lowerlocal_fire_departmentCalorie density
TypicalThis food suits active adult dogs that need stronger muscle-support nutrition.
Protein sits in a higher band, the animal-protein source is comparatively clear, and calorie density is not low. That makes this a stronger fit for active adult dogs than for weight-control priorities.
Nutritional strengths
- Venison protein can be worth reviewing when you are trying to avoid a specific meat protein.
- 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.
What still needs work
- 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.
- 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.
- Weight reduction still needs to come first when calories must stay tighter.
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
1Venison
Fresh Meat · Top
2Venison Tripe
Organ Meat · Upper
3Venison Heart
Organ Meat · Upper
Ingredient Analysis Comments
- •Venison is a named fresh meat ingredient. The animal source is clearly identified. It reads as an top-tier protein source.
- •Venison Tripe is a named organ meat. It usually contributes nutrient density rather than empty bulk. It reads as an upper-tier protein source.
- •Venison Heart is a named organ meat. It usually contributes nutrient density rather than empty bulk. It reads as an upper-tier protein source.
restaurantIngredient Grade A+Top Premium
Full collected ingredient list
18 ingredientsVenisonVenison TripeVenison HeartVenison LungVenison LiverVenison KidneyNew Zealand Green MusselVenison BoneLecithinParsleyDried Apple PomaceInulin (from Chicory Root)Venison CartilageMinerals (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
No fails
No major red flag jumps out first, though undisclosed rows still define the limits of this safety read.
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
Criteria to compare with this food
These criteria come from the product name, brand, veterinary purpose, and disclosed nutrients, so you can compare similar foods after reading the review.
Brand analysis
Royal Canin dog food analysis: veterinary diets, breed lines, and label checks
Royal Canin spans veterinary, breed, and daily lines, so product purpose matters first.
Kidney criteriaBest dog food for kidney disease: phosphorus, protein quality, sodium, and appetite checks
Kidney or renal intent means phosphorus, protein, and sodium disclosure should come first.
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.