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Nutrition

Recipe

Protein

Verdict

1/3

Ziwi Peak

Steam & Dried Grass-Fed Beef with Pumpkin Recipe

Dog

Air-Dried

Rating

★★★★★

5.0 / 5

Protein Clarity

High

Animal Protein

High

Allergy Highlights

Contains:

Grains (gluten-free)

Legumes

Red meat

Fish

Free From:

Gluten grains

Dairy

Egg

Nuts

Poultry

Shellfish

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.

Cons

Relies mostly on inorganic mineral supplements, which may be less bioavailable.

Is Ziwi Peak Steam & Dried Grass-Fed Beef with Pumpkin Recipe air-dried dog food good?

Ziwi Peak Steam & Dried Grass-Fed Beef with Pumpkin Recipe is a air-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. However, most minerals are supplied in inorganic forms that may be less well absorbed. This recipe is free from Gluten grains, Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Poultry, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Grains (gluten-free), Legumes, Red meat, Fish.

Nutrition Breakdown

Dry Matter

As Fed

Protein

39%

Fat

32%

Est. Carbs

11%

Fiber

4.5%

Ash

13.6%

Moisture (12%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.

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

Tips

Protein is High (39% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. For many healthy dogs, this can support muscle maintenance, though dogs with kidney disease or other medical conditions should follow vet-guided diet targets.

References

Fat is Super High (32% 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

35 of 35 matched

Prefer

Concerned

Notice

Beef

Beef Lung

Beef Tripe

Beef Liver

Beef Heart

Beef Plasma

Beef Spleen

Beef Bone

Pumpkin

Chicory Root

Kelp

Parsley

Dried Apple

Dried Carrot

Dried Peas

Dried Green Lentils

Dried Chickpeas

Natural Flavor

Dried Quinoa

Fish Oil

Salt

Potassium Chloride

Potassium Sulfate

Zinc Amino Acid Complex

Copper Amino Acid Complex

Manganese Amino Acid Complex

Sodium Selenite

Vitamin E Supplement

Thiamine Mononitrate

Vitamin D3 Supplement

Folic Acid

Dl-methionine

Taurine

Choline Chloride

Mixed Tocopherols

Tips

Some protein sources are less clear: Beef Plasma appear near the top without a clearly defined animal source.

Ingredients worth checking: Beef Plasma, Natural Flavor, Fish Oil.

Possible digestion triggers: Dried Peas, Dried Green Lentils, Dried Chickpeas have digestion notes; watch tolerance if your pet has a sensitive stomach.

Protein Analysis

How this recipe earned its protein scores.

Protein Clarity

High

Named

100%

Strong clarity: 100% of Ziwi Peak Steam & Dried Grass-Fed Beef with Pumpkin 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

Beef

Beef Lung

Beef Tripe

Beef Liver

Beef Heart

Beef Plasma

Beef Spleen

Beef Bone

Animal Protein

High

Animal

93%

Plant

Meat-forward: 93% of the weighted protein in Ziwi Peak Steam & Dried Grass-Fed Beef with Pumpkin Recipe comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (7% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.

Contributing ingredients

Animal

Beef

Beef Lung

Beef Tripe

Beef Liver

Beef Heart

Beef Plasma

Beef Spleen

Beef Bone

Plant

Dried Peas

Dried Green Lentils

Dried Chickpeas

Dried Quinoa

Ziwi Peak Steam & Dried Grass-Fed Beef with Pumpkin Recipe air-dried dog food Review

Ziwi Peak Steam & Dried Grass-Fed Beef with Pumpkin 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 that thrive on muscle-meat protein

Avoid if

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: Grains (gluten-free), Legumes, Red meat, Fish.

On a dry-matter basis: 39% protein, 32% fat, 11% estimated carbohydrates.

93% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.

Free from Gluten grains, Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Poultry, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.

Frequently asked questions

Is Ziwi Peak Steam & Dried Grass-Fed Beef with Pumpkin Recipe good for dogs?

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

Does Ziwi Peak Steam & Dried Grass-Fed Beef with Pumpkin Recipe contain Dairy?

Does Ziwi Peak Steam & Dried Grass-Fed Beef with Pumpkin Recipe contain Egg?

Does Ziwi Peak Steam & Dried Grass-Fed Beef with Pumpkin Recipe contain Legumes?

Does Ziwi Peak Steam & Dried Grass-Fed Beef with Pumpkin Recipe contain Nuts?

Is Ziwi Peak Steam & Dried Grass-Fed Beef with Pumpkin Recipe grain-free?

What are the main protein sources in Ziwi Peak Steam & Dried Grass-Fed Beef with Pumpkin Recipe?