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Ziwi Peak

Venison Recipe Canned Dog Food

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16 ingredients10% protein1,025 kcal/kg★ 5 · 5 reviews Where to buy ↓

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Ingredients

16 ingredients

13 beneficial · 3 contextual · 11 standard

27 classified, including what's inside premixes and blends

Nutritional adequacy

Complete & Balanced

Labelled complete and balanced (no recognised standard cited), brand statement

Brand transparency

3 of 5 disclosed

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Ingredients

16 ingredients (broken into components where relevant) · tap any for its research notes

What do these mean? ▾

Beneficial. Linked to benefits in published research. Tiers show evidence strength.

Restricted or banned. Restricted or banned by a regulator in at least one country.

Under research review. Being studied or re-evaluated by researchers or regulators.

Contextual. Not flagged, but there is a note worth reading.

Standard. Everyday components like vitamins and minerals.

Not yet classified. Not in our dictionary yet. Always still listed.

Counts include what's inside compound entries like vitamin premixes, so they can add up to more than the label's ingredient count.

1VenisonNamed single-species whole meat▾

● Beneficial (well-established)Whole meat from a named animal species. Both the species and the form are identified, which supports traceability and allergy checking. Published nutrition references associate named whole meats with high protein quality.Sources: AAFCO 2024 · NRC 2006 · Amino acid bioavailability studies

2Water Sufficient for ProcessingWater▾

● Standard ingredientWater used in processing; contributes to the declared moisture content.

3Venison TripeNamed single-species whole meat▾

4Venison LiverNamed single-species whole meat▾

5ChickpeasPeas / lentils / chickpeas▾

● Contextual noteWhole legumes provide protein, fibre, and micronutrients. The FDA investigated (2018-2022) a potential association with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs when legumes are used as a primary ingredient, did not establish a causal link, and has paused public updates pending new science.Sources: FDA DCM Investigation 2018-2022 · Freeman et al. 2018 JAVMA

6Venison LungNamed single-species whole meat▾

7Venison HeartNamed single-species whole meat▾

8Venison KidneyNamed single-species whole meat▾

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9New Zealand Green MusselGreen-lipped mussel (Perna canaliculus)▾

● Beneficial (supported)Contains a unique omega-3 fatty acid (ETA) and has been associated with anti-inflammatory and joint support benefits in some studies in dogs.Sources: Servet et al. 2006 · Bierer & Bui 2002

10Venison BoneNamed single-species whole meat▾

Guaranteed analysis

as fed · compared to AAFCO adult dog maintenance minimums

AAFCO, the Association of American Feed Control Officials, publishes minimum nutrient levels for complete dog and cat foods. Each bar below compares this product's declared analysis to the AAFCO adult dog maintenance minimum, marked by the vertical tick.

✓Labelled complete and balanced (no recognised standard cited)

Protein10%AAFCO min 18% DM

Fat4%AAFCO min 5.5% DM

Fibre2%no AAFCO reference

Moisture78%no AAFCO reference

1,025 kcal/kg≈ 429 kJ / 100g energy densityBrand states 1,025 kcal/kg

Also declared on the label

Ash3%guaranteed max

Values as declared by the manufacturer (as fed). AAFCO minimums are published on a dry-matter basis and converted using the declared moisture before comparison; the comparison is shown for context only. Consult your vet for diet decisions.

Brand transparency

Ziwi Peak · what the manufacturer discloses, not a rating

Part of ZIWI Ltd (FountainVest Partners)

Recall historyon recordNo formal recalls. 0 APOG consumer reports.

AS5812 accreditationAustralia's voluntary pet food manufacturing standardnot confirmed

PFIAA membershipPet Food Industry Association of Australianot confirmed

Quality certificationsconfirmedNZPFMA · HACCP

Parent companydisclosedZIWI Ltd (FountainVest Partners)

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● Standard ingredientA phospholipid mixture used as a natural emulsifier (E322) to blend fats and water and improve texture; also a source of choline and phosphatidylcholine. Commonly sourced from soy or sunflower. Soy-derived lecithin is relevant for pets with soy sensitivity; sunflower lecithin is a common soy-free alternative. Permitted for food use by the US FDA (GRAS). Marketed benefits for skin, coat, and cognition are largely emerging.Sources: FDA GRAS status · AAFCO ingredient definitions · Nutritional composition data

12Venison CartilageChondroitin sulfate▾

● Contextual noteIncluded in many formulas for joint support, often combined with glucosamine; a 2022 meta-analysis and a 2024 review found no clinical benefit for osteoarthritis pain.Sources: McCarthy et al. 2007 · Barbeau-Gregoire et al. 2022 · Pye et al. 2024

13Minerals (Potassium Chloride, Magnesium Sulfate, Zinc Amino Acid Complex, Iron Amino Acid Complex, Copper Amino Acid Complex, Manganese Amino Acid Complex, Selenium Yeast)7 components▾

● Standard ingredientA generic term for a mineral premix. Where the label lists the specific mineral compounds in brackets, each is shown and classified below; otherwise the individual minerals are not disclosed. European-style labels declare added trace minerals as numbered additives with doses (e.g. "E4 (copper): 10 mg").Sources: AAFCO ingredient definitions

The label breaks this entry into components, each classified on its own:

14Salt▾

● Contextual noteAn essential mineral present in all pet food. Flag only when appearing high on the ingredient list.Sources: NRC 2006

15Dried KelpKelp / seaweed meal▾

● Beneficial (supported)A natural source of iodine and trace minerals. Some studies have explored dental health benefits. Note: excessive iodine from kelp could affect thyroid function in cats with hyperthyroidism.Sources: NRC 2006Position on the ingredient list suggests a small inclusion level.

16Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid)6 components▾

● Standard ingredientA generic term for a vitamin premix. Where the label lists the specific vitamins in brackets, each is shown and classified below; otherwise the individual vitamins are not disclosed.Sources: AAFCO ingredient definitions

The label breaks this entry into components, each classified on its own: