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Summary

Nutrition

Recipe

Protein

Verdict

1/3

K9 Natural

New Zealand Chicken Feast

Dog

Freeze-Dried

Rating

★★★★★

5.0 / 5

Protein Clarity

High

Animal Protein

High

Allergy Highlights

Contains:

Poultry

Fish

Shellfish

Free From:

Gluten grains

Grains (gluten-free)

Dairy

Egg

Legumes

Nuts

Red meat

Unknown Meal

Pros

Uses clearly named animal protein sources for better transparency.

Contains organ meats that provide natural vitamins and minerals.

Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.

Uses mainly organic mineral sources, which are typically better absorbed.

Is K9 Natural New Zealand Chicken Feast freeze-dried dog food good?

K9 Natural New Zealand Chicken Feast is a freeze-dried dog food rated 5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. The recipe lists most animal ingredients by name and features real muscle meat as a primary protein source. This recipe is free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Red meat, Unknown Meal but contains Poultry, Fish, Shellfish.

Nutrition Breakdown

Dry Matter

As Fed

Protein

52%

Fat

29%

Est. Carbs

Fiber

2.7%

Ash

7.6%

Moisture (8%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.

Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.

Tips

Protein is Super High (52% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This can fit very active, working, or growing dogs, but dogs with kidney disease or other medical conditions need vet-guided diet targets.

References

Fat is Super High (29% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This is very energy-dense and may fit some working or underweight dogs, while dogs with pancreatitis history need veterinary guidance.

References

Ingredients Analysis

22 of 22 matched

Prefer

Concerned

Notice

Chicken

Chicken Liver

Flaxseed Flakes

Hoki Oil

Carrot

New Zealand Green Mussel

Pumpkin

Broccoli

Dried Kelp

Dipotassium Phosphate

Vitamin E Supplement

Salt

Zinc Proteinate

Iron Proteinate

Magnesium Oxide

Selenium Yeast

Copper Proteinate

Manganese Proteinate

Thiamine Mononitrate

Beta-carotene

Folic Acid

Vitamin D3 Supplement

Tips

Named animal proteins near the top: Chicken, Chicken Liver are listed early in the ingredient panel.

Ingredients worth checking: Dipotassium Phosphate, Salt, Selenium Yeast.

Protein Analysis

How this recipe earned its protein scores.

Protein Clarity

High

Named

100%

Strong clarity: 100% of K9 Natural New Zealand Chicken Feast's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named (like chicken or salmon). Only 0% use vague terms such as "meat meal" and 0% are by-products. Named protein ingredients let you verify the source and check for allergens.

Contributing ingredients

Named

Chicken

Chicken Liver

New Zealand Green Mussel

Animal Protein

High

Animal

98%

Auxiliary

Meat-forward: 98% of the weighted protein in K9 Natural New Zealand Chicken Feast comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (0% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.

Contributing ingredients

Animal

Chicken

Chicken Liver

New Zealand Green Mussel

Auxiliary

Selenium Yeast

K9 Natural New Zealand Chicken Feast freeze-dried dog food Review

K9 Natural New Zealand Chicken Feast is a strong choice — rated 5 stars with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. A confident pick when the ingredient panel matches your pet's needs.

Best for

Owners who want clearly named protein sources

Pets avoiding gluten grains

Pets that thrive on muscle-meat protein

Key takeaways

Named animal proteins make up 100% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.

Contains common allergens: Poultry, Fish, Shellfish.

On a dry-matter basis: 52% protein, 29% fat, 8% estimated carbohydrates.

98% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.

Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Red meat, Unknown Meal.

Frequently asked questions

Is K9 Natural New Zealand Chicken Feast good for dogs?

Yes — rated 5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.

Does K9 Natural New Zealand Chicken Feast contain Dairy?

Does K9 Natural New Zealand Chicken Feast contain Egg?

Does K9 Natural New Zealand Chicken Feast contain Legumes?

Does K9 Natural New Zealand Chicken Feast contain Nuts?

Is K9 Natural New Zealand Chicken Feast grain-free?

What are the main protein sources in K9 Natural New Zealand Chicken Feast?