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ZIWI Peak Mackerel & Lamb Grain-Free Air-Dried Dog Food, 35.2-oz bag
ZIWI

Peak Mackerel & Lamb Grain-Free Air-Dried Dog Food, 35.2-oz bag

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air dried $27.26/lb

ZIWI Peak Mackerel & Lamb Grain-Free Air-Dried Dog Food, 35.2-oz bag earns a Sniff Score of 59/100 (C) with Fair evidence. Zero controversial ingredients flagged. Score capped at 59 due to no AAFCO statement.

Graded by The Sniff System

Why this score

Quality carbohydrate sources with fermentable fiber.

CQI

Includes egg, named fish, or organ meat for diverse high-bioavailability protein.

STACK

Premium micronutrient forms such as chelated minerals or natural vitamin E.

MNI

Score capped at 59 due to no AAFCO statement.

CAP why?

No AAFCO statement. Nutritional completeness unverified.

ACF
Guaranteed analysis
Dry-matter protein: 51% ⓘ
Protein
44%
min (as fed)
Fat
24%
min (as fed)
Fiber
3%
max (as fed)
Moisture
14%
max
Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

25 total
Good Neutral Watch Flagged
  1. 1
    mackerel
  2. 2
    lamb

    Real meat. Often used for dogs with chicken or beef sensitivities. Slightly higher fat content than chicken.

  3. 3
    lamb tripe
  4. 4
    lamb lung
  5. 5
    lamb heart
  6. 6
    lamb liver

    Organ meat. Same nutrient-density story as chicken or beef liver, dense in B vitamins, iron, vitamin A.

  7. 7
    green mussel

    Mussel from New Zealand. Natural source of glucosamine and omega-3s. Common in joint-support formulas.

  8. 8
    lamb kidney
  9. 9
    lamb spleen
  10. 10
    lamb bone
  11. 11
    lecithin

    Natural emulsifier, usually from soy or sunflower. Helps blend fats and water. Safe at typical inclusion.

  12. 12
    parsley

    Real herb. Trace amount of vitamins K and C. The dose in kibble is small, mostly there for label appeal.

  13. 13
    dried apple pomace
  14. 14
    inulin

    Prebiotic fiber that feeds beneficial gut bacteria. Same compound found in chicory root.

  15. 15
    dipotassium phosphate
  16. 16
    magnesium sulfate

    Source of magnesium, a required mineral. Standard inclusion in complete diets.

  17. 17
    zinc amino acid complex

    Zinc bound to amino acids for better absorption. Same idea as zinc proteinate, the premium form of the mineral.

  18. 18
    iron amino acid complex

    Iron bound to amino acids for better absorption. Premium form versus inorganic iron sulfate.

  19. 19
    copper amino acid complex

    Copper bound to amino acids for better absorption. Premium form versus copper sulfate.

  20. 20
    manganese amino acid complex

    Manganese bound to amino acids for better absorption. The chelated form most premium brands use.

  21. 21
    dried organic kelp
  22. 22
    salt

    Sodium chloride. Required at small doses for normal physiology. Not a quality concern in standard amounts.

  23. 23
    lamb cartilage
  24. 24
    citric acid

    Natural antioxidant preservative. Helps keep fats from going rancid.

  25. 25
    mixed tocopherols

    Natural vitamin E used to keep fats from going rancid. The good kind of preservative.

14 of 25 ingredients have a curated note. Coverage grows over time.