Zignature Zssential Formula (All Life Stages, Wet)
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Ingredients (verbatim, per manufacturer product page): Turkey, Turkey Broth, Turkey Liver, Salmon, Lamb, Duck, Peas, Chickpeas, Alfalfa Meal, Agar-Agar, Minerals (Potassium Chloride, Zinc Sulfate, Iron Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate), Taurine, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacinamide, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid), Salt, Choline Chloride, Potassium Chloride, L-Carnitine.
Guaranteed analysis (as fed, per manufacturer): Crude Protein (min) 11.0%, Crude Fat (min) 5.0%, Crude Fiber (max) 1.2%, Moisture (max) 78%. Energy 1,170 kcal/kg calculated metabolizable energy (431 kcal/can). AAFCO: Zignature Zssential 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). Turkey is the first ingredient.
Zssential is Zignature's multi protein name, and this canned version lists turkey, turkey broth, and turkey liver first, then salmon, lamb, and duck, four named animal proteins beyond the organ meat, more than any other single recipe in this batch. Peas, chickpeas, and alfalfa meal are the plant ingredients. The AAFCO statement reads for all life stages, including growth of large size dogs, matching the dry Zssential recipe's own broad claim. At an 11.0% minimum crude protein, this can carries the highest protein guarantee among the eight remaining Original line wet recipes covered in this batch, though the guarantees are still stated on an as fed rather than dry matter basis. The manufacturer's feeding chart gives a combination table for pairing this can with dry Zignature Zssential kibble, in addition to a standalone can amount by dog size. Turkey liver is the only organ meat named on the ingredient list. Sniff and Shift makes single ingredient freeze dried treats, which are treats rather than meals, and they pair with any complete diet on this list.
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.
Questions about Zignature Zssential Formula
What are the first ingredients in Zignature Zssential Formula?
As listed on Zignature's product page, the first ingredients are Turkey, Turkey Broth, Turkey Liver, Salmon, Lamb. The full list is on the spec sheet above.
How much protein and fat does Zignature Zssential Formula have?
Zignature publishes crude protein 11.0% (as-fed min) and crude fat 5.0% (as-fed min), with 1,170 kcal/kg (431 kcal/can). These are the maker's published figures, not our measurements.
Does Zignature publish an AAFCO statement for Zignature Zssential Formula?
Zignature states: Zignature Zssential 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). (per manufacturer)
What kind of food is Zignature Zssential Formula?
Zignature lists it as wet/canned, all life stages dog food.
Where do these numbers come from?
Every figure on this page is transcribed from Zignature's own product page, linked in the Source line above. Check the bag for the current label.
Source: Zignature product page (zignature.com). Figures are the maker's published values; check the bag for the current label.
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