Zignature Original Venison Formula with Probiotics (All Life Stages, Dry)

Ingredients (verbatim, per manufacturer product page): Venison, Venison Meal, Chickpeas, Peas, Chickpea Flour, Natural Flavor, Sunflower Oil, Flaxseed, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Salt, Choline Chloride, Dicalcium Phosphate, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacinamide, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Biotin), Taurine, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate), Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), Potassium Chloride, L-Carnitine, Rosemary Extract, Dried Bacillus Coagulans Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus Subtilis Fermentation Product, Dried Bifidobacterium Bifidum Fermentation Product.

Guaranteed analysis (as fed, per manufacturer): Crude Protein (min) 28%, Crude Fat (min) 13.0%, Crude Fiber (max) 6.0%, Moisture (max) 10%, Omega 6 Fatty Acids* (min) 1.7%, Omega 3 Fatty Acids* (min) 1.4%, Taurine* (min) 0.2%, L-Carnitine* (min) 40mg/kg, Total Microorganisms** (min) 100 million cfu/lb (*not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutritional Profile). Energy 3,500 kcal/kg calculated metabolizable energy (385 kcal/cup). AAFCO: Zignature Venison Formula for dogs is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages, including growth of large size dogs (70 lbs or more as an adult). Venison is the first ingredient.

Venison and venison meal are the first two ingredients in this dry kibble, followed by chickpeas, peas and chickpea flour by pre cooking weight. At 6.0 percent, its guaranteed maximum crude fiber is the highest of the Zignature Original proteins read for this entry. The recipe carries the brand's standard three strain probiotic blend, Bacillus coagulans, Bacillus subtilis and Bifidobacterium bifidum. It is formulated for all life stages, including growth of large size dogs. The manufacturer publishes an energy content of 3,500 kcal per kilogram, or 385 kcal per cup, and recommends the same gradual five to seven day transition used across the product line when switching a dog onto this food. Dogs who lose interest in a rotation often take it again with a single ingredient freeze dried topper crumbled over the top.

Consolidated from publicly available manufacturer information (link above), compiled Sep 18, 2026. Not tested or evaluated by Sniff and Shift. Not medical advice, verify on current packaging and consult your veterinarian.

Source: Zignature product page (zignature.com). Figures are the maker's published values; check the bag for the current label.

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