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Verdict
Ziwi Peak
Cage-Free Chicken with Whole Mackerel Recipe
Cat
Air-Dried
Rating
★★★★★
5.0 / 5
Protein Clarity
High
Animal Protein
High
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Egg
Legumes
Poultry
Fish
Shellfish
Free From:
Gluten grains
Grains (gluten-free)
Dairy
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.
Is Ziwi Peak Cage-Free Chicken with Whole Mackerel Recipe air-dried cat food good?
Ziwi Peak Cage-Free Chicken with Whole Mackerel Recipe is a air-dried cat 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, Nuts, Red meat, Unknown Meal but contains Egg, Legumes, Poultry, Fish, Shellfish.
Nutrition Breakdown
Dry Matter
As Fed
Protein
45%
Fat
32%
Est. Carbs
13%
Fiber
1.1%
Ash
9.6%
Moisture (6%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.
Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.
Tips
Protein is High (45% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This is generally more aligned with cats' higher protein needs than lower-protein recipes, assuming the food is complete for the cat's life stage.
References
Fat is Super High (32% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This is very energy-dense; cats with pancreatitis, digestive disease, or weight concerns need case-specific veterinary guidance.
References
Ingredients Analysis
14 of 14 matched
Prefer
9
Concerned
0
Notice
0
1
Chicken
2
Chicken Liver
3
Chicken Necks
4
Chicken Bone
5
Chicken Mince
6
Chicken Cartilage
7
Chicken Heart
8
Whole Mackerel
9
Dried Egg White
10
Yellow Peas
11
Dried Green-Lipped Mussels
12
Kelp
13
Chicory Inulin
14
Minerals
Tips
Named animal proteins near the top: Chicken, Chicken Liver are listed early in the ingredient panel.
Plant protein is worth closer review for cats: Yellow Peas may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.
Possible digestion triggers: Yellow Peas have digestion notes; watch tolerance if your pet has a sensitive stomach.
Protein Analysis
How this recipe earned its protein scores.
Protein Clarity
High
High
Named
100%
Strong clarity: 100% of Ziwi Peak Cage-Free Chicken with Whole Mackerel Recipe'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
Chicken Necks
Chicken Bone
Chicken Mince
Chicken Cartilage
Chicken Heart
Whole Mackerel
Dried Egg White
Dried Green-Lipped Mussels
Animal Protein
High
High
Animal
97%
Plant
3%
Meat-forward: 97% of the weighted protein in Ziwi Peak Cage-Free Chicken with Whole Mackerel Recipe comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (3% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Chicken
Chicken Liver
Chicken Necks
Chicken Bone
Chicken Mince
Chicken Cartilage
Chicken Heart
Whole Mackerel
Dried Egg White
Dried Green-Lipped Mussels
Plant
Yellow Peas
Ziwi Peak Cage-Free Chicken with Whole Mackerel Recipe air-dried cat food Review
Ziwi Peak Cage-Free Chicken with Whole Mackerel Recipe 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
Avoid if
Your pet is allergic to eggs
You're avoiding legumes
Key takeaways
Named animal proteins make up 100% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.
Contains common allergens: Egg, Legumes, Poultry, Fish, Shellfish.
On a dry-matter basis: 45% protein, 32% fat, 13% estimated carbohydrates.
97% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Nuts, Red meat, Unknown Meal.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ziwi Peak Cage-Free Chicken with Whole Mackerel Recipe good for cats?
Yes — rated 5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.
Does Ziwi Peak Cage-Free Chicken with Whole Mackerel Recipe contain Dairy?
Does Ziwi Peak Cage-Free Chicken with Whole Mackerel Recipe contain Egg?
Does Ziwi Peak Cage-Free Chicken with Whole Mackerel Recipe contain Legumes?
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