Label analysisGrade AAir-Dried

Ziwi Peak

Ziwi Peak Venison Recipe

Editor ingredient insight

Ziwi Peak Air-Dried Venison is very clear in identity: venison, tripe, heart, lung, liver, kidney, and green-lipped mussel carry the recipe. At 44% protein, 24% fat, and 4,650 kcal/kg, I would strongly recommend it for active dogs needing a novel red-meat protein, while avoiding it for pancreatitis-prone or weight-control dogs.

Logic-based verdict

This food suits active adult dogs that need stronger muscle-support nutrition.

Manufacturer-independentPublic-data basedIngredients · nutrition · safety

Protein source

Ingredient guide

Fresh-meat led with no plant protein support

Animal protein

Venison (#1), Venison Tripe (#2), Venison Heart (#3), Venison Lung (#4), Venison Liver (#5), Venison Kidney (#6), Venison Bone (#8), Venison Cartilage (#13)

It clears the protein floor without plant-protein boosting.

This is the kind of structure a premium food should have.

Included support ingredients

Nutrient guide

Green-lipped mussel

Joint support ingredient

Inulin

Gut support ingredient

Chicory

Gut support ingredient

Omega-3

Skin and joint support ingredient

Omega-6

Skin and coat support ingredient

EPA+DHA

Skin, joint, and heart support ingredient

Taurine

Heart support ingredient

Glucosamine

Joint support ingredient

Chondroitin

Joint support ingredient

Vitamin E

Antioxidant and skin support ingredient

Biotin

Skin and coat support ingredient

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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%

Calcium

1.4%

Phosphorus

1.2%

Sodium

0.7%

Protein position, fat position, and calorie density position are relative to foods in the same processing type cohort.

biotechProtein position
Higher
query_statsFat position
Lower
local_fire_departmentCalorie density
Typical

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.

Strongest rival comparison

Smart venison alternatives

This food is close to the top tier, so the useful comparison is its strongest rivals in the same protein lane.

6 alternativesAir-Dried · protein type/family cohort

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Label score

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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

A+6/6
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 ingredients
VenisonVenison 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
Alternative protein
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.

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.

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