
An independent Feed Wise evaluation of Ziwi Peak Steam & Dried Lamb with Green Vegetables Recipe for dogs, built from the published ingredient panel, guaranteed analysis, certifications and processing method.
Complete diet: complete and balanced (manufacturer claim; standard not named)
Share of scoring criteria backed by published evidence.
Manufacturer statement: “A complete and balanced recipe for any life stage, from puppies to seniors” (source: manufacturer product page)
Protein
34%
Fat
28%
Carbohydrate
15%
Processing
Air dried
Feed Wise considers this a solid, well documented option for ZIWI Peak Steam & Dried Lamb with Green Vegetables Recipe for dogs, an air dried formula led by lamb, lamb plasma and fish oil. The manufacturer describes this as a complete daily diet; the reviewed source does not name a nutritional adequacy standard. Supporting the rating, it is manufactured in New Zealand and the label declares 34% crude protein.
Lamb, Lamb Lung, Lamb Tripe, Lamb Liver, Lamb Heart, Lamb Plasma, Lamb Bone (Source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Lamb Spleen, Dried Green Peas, Dried Green Lentils, Lamb Fat, Lecithin, Lamb Cartilage, Dried Quinoa, Dried Apple Pomace, Natural Flavour, Fish Oil, Spinach, Kale, Green Beans, Beet Greens, Dried Chicory Root, Dried Kelp, Choline Chloride, Salt, Preservative (Citric Acid, Mixed Tocopherols), Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Rosemary Extract
1. Lamb
Tier A, exceptional food ingredient
Named Animal Protein
Named animal muscle meat. Highest value protein source in the FeedWise model.
2. Lamb Lung
Tier A, exceptional food ingredient
Named Organ Meat
Named lung. Nutrient dense organ meat.
3. Lamb Tripe
Tier A, exceptional food ingredient
Named Organ Meat
Named tripe. Nutrient dense organ meat.
4. Lamb Liver
Tier A, exceptional food ingredient
Named Organ Meat
Named liver. Nutrient dense organ meat.
5. Lamb Heart
Tier A, exceptional food ingredient
Named Organ Meat
Named heart. Nutrient dense organ meat.
This is the largest single category in FeedWise. It looks at which animal ingredients are present, whether the species is named, whether organs, egg and named fats are included, and whether concentrated plant proteins are diluting the animal content.
Named animal protein first
Lamb is an animal ingredient in position 1; manufacturer evidence on file identifies its species blend.
Animal Prominence Index
Animal Prominence Index 79 of 100. This is a FeedWise position-weighted measure of how far animal ingredients dominate the ingredient panel. It is a label-position index, not a manufacturer-disclosed recipe percentage.
Liver
Liver is included.
Heart
Heart is included.
Other appropriate organs
Additional organs included: lung, tripe, spleen.
Whole egg
No meaningful egg inclusion.
Named animal or marine fats
Named animal or marine fat sources: Lamb Fat, Fish Oil.
Verified animal ingredient proportion
Manufacturer confirms 85 percent animal ingredients.
Every ingredient is classified into a quality tier and weighted by its position on the label, so ingredient number one counts far more than ingredient number fifteen.
Position weighted ingredient quality
20 food ingredients assessed by quality tier with early positions weighted most heavily. 8 fortifying nutrients or preservatives excluded from the average.
Carbohydrate as disclosed by the manufacturer.
Carbohydrate burden
Manufacturer disclosed carbohydrate of 15 percent.
Ingredient based plant load
Plant load assessed as MODERATE. Carbohydrate bearing plant ingredients: Dried Green Peas (whole pulse), Dried Green Lentils (whole pulse), Dried Quinoa (whole grain), Dried Apple Pomace (fibre ingredient), Dried Chicory Root (fibre ingredient).
Processing method: Air dried. This category measures food integrity only. Raw handling safety is assessed separately under Safety and Quality Control, so a raw food can score well here and still lose safety points.
Processing method
Air dried processing. Food integrity only. Raw handling safety is assessed separately under Safety and Quality Control.
Animal species clearly identified
Every animal ingredient names its species.
Ingredient sourcing disclosed
The manufacturer publishes ingredient sourcing information.
Country or region identified
Country or region of origin published: New Zealand.
Manufacturing location identified
Not publicly verified
Detailed nutritional analysis
A detailed nutritional analysis is published.
Traceability information
Not publicly verified
Manufacturer provides sourcing detail
Not publicly verified
Overall formulation transparency
A complete ingredient panel and an identified manufacturer are on file.
Marketing language alone does not count. Anything that has not been published is shown as not publicly verified rather than as a failure.
Manufacturer complete and balanced claim
The manufacturer describes this as complete and balanced; the reviewed source does not name a nutritional adequacy standard.
Detailed nutritional analysis available
A full guaranteed analysis with energy content is on file.
Qualified formulation expertise
Not publicly verified
Feeding trial or validation
Not publicly verified
Calcium and phosphorus disclosed
Calcium 1.77 percent and phosphorus 1.33 percent disclosed.
Batch testing
Not publicly verified
Pathogen testing
Not publicly verified
Supplier verification
Supplier or contaminant verification is documented.
Lot traceability
Not publicly verified
Nutrient verification
Not publicly verified
Manufacturing quality program
A recognised manufacturing quality program is documented (for example HACCP, SQF or CFIA registration).
Recall context and corrective action
Not publicly verified
A recall alone does not destroy a score. Severity, cause, frequency, recency and documented corrective action are all considered.
Unknown information is not treated as bad information. It is scored as unverified and it lowers the confidence rating instead.
Canadian retailers on record. Stock and price vary by store and province.
Published certifications and manufacturer claims appear with their source where available. A source link documents the claim; it is not independent certification.
Not disclosed — no third-party certification is confirmed for this product yet.
| Animal Protein Quality | 22.7 / 25 |
| Ingredient Quality | 17.9 / 20 |
| Carbohydrate and Plant Load | 9.7 / 15 |
| Processing and Food Integrity | 9 / 10 |
| Transparency and Sourcing | 7.8 / 10 |
| Nutritional Formulation | 8.8 / 10 |
| Safety and Quality Control | 3.3 / 10 |
| Total | 79.2 / 100 |
FeedWise Score 7.9 · Very Good · Moderate Confidence
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