Label analysisGrade AListed ingredientsAir-Dried

Ziwi Peak

Ziwi Peak Venison Recipe

Calculate portions with this foodChoosing for your dog
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, It is worth considering for active dogs needing a novel red-meat protein, while avoiding it for pancreatitis-prone or weight-control dogs.

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-31.22%
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 · VenisonTop
Fresh Meat
Ingredient #2 · Venison TripeUpper
Organ Meat
Ingredient #3 · Venison HeartUpper
Organ Meat
Ingredient #1Top

Venison

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

Ingredient #2Upper

Venison Tripe

Venison Tripe is a named organ meat. It usually contributes nutrient density rather than empty bulk. It reads as an upper-tier protein source.

Ingredient #3Upper

Venison Heart

Venison 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
Venison — Primary positive ingredientsVenison Tripe — Primary positive ingredientsVenison Heart — Primary positive ingredientsVenison Lung — Primary positive ingredientsVenison Liver — Primary positive ingredientsVenison Kidney — Primary positive ingredientsNew Zealand Green Mussel — Support positive ingredientsVenison Bone — Primary positive ingredientsLecithin — Neutral ingredientsParsley — Neutral ingredientsDried Apple Pomace — Neutral ingredientsInulin (from Chicory Root) — Support positive ingredientsVenison Cartilage — Primary 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 · Venison (#1), Venison Tripe (#2), Venison Heart (#3), Venison Lung (#4), Venison Liver (#5), Venison Kidney (#6), Venison Bone (#8), Venison Cartilage (#13)

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

Venison, Venison Tripe 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

  • 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.

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

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

    04. COMPARE FOODS

    Smart venison 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.