Spec card for ZIWI Peak Original Air-Dried Mackerel & Lamb Recipe: Air-Dried, All Life Stages

ZIWI Peak Original Air-Dried Mackerel & Lamb Recipe (All Life Stages, Air-Dried)

Whole Mackerel, Lamb, Lamb Tripe, Lamb Lung, Lamb Heart, Lamb Liver, New Zealand Green Mussel, Lamb Kidney, Lamb Spleen, Lamb Bone, Lecithin, Parsley, Dried Apple Pomace, Inulin (from Chicory Root), Minerals (Dipotassium Phosphate, Magnesium Sulfate, Zinc Amino Acid Complex, Iron Amino Acid Complex, Copper Amino Acid Complex, Manganese Amino Acid Complex), Dried Organic Kelp, Salt, Lamb Cartilage, Preservative (Citric Acid, Mixed Tocopherols), Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid).

Guaranteed analysis (as-fed): Crude Protein (min) 44.0%, Crude Fat (min) 24.0%, Crude Fiber (max) 3.0%, Moisture (max) 14.0%, Ash (max) 12.0%, Taurine (min) 0.26%, Chondroitin Sulfate (min) 1,300 mg/kg, Glucosamine (min) 1,000 mg/kg. Calorie content (calculated) 4,500 kcal ME/kg, or 427 kcal ME per level cup. This is the one air-dried ZIWI dog recipe that leads with a whole fish, wild-caught New Zealand blue mackerel paired with grass-fed North Island lamb, built on the manufacturer's stated 96% PeakPrey ratio of meat, organs, seafood and bone plus a 10% Z-BOOST superfood blend, and free from grains, potatoes, glycerin, and rendered meat or meals. The high fish content makes it a natural source of omega-3s; as with any diet change, transition gradually and check with your veterinarian if your dog has specific health needs.

Consolidated from publicly available manufacturer information (link above), compiled 2026-07-15. Not tested or evaluated by Sniff and Shift. Not medical advice, verify on current packaging and consult your veterinarian.

Questions about ZIWI Peak Original Air-Dried Mackerel & Lamb Recipe

What are the first ingredients in ZIWI Peak Original Air-Dried Mackerel & Lamb Recipe?

As listed on Ziwi Peak's product page, the first ingredients are Whole Mackerel, Lamb, Lamb Tripe, Lamb Lung, Lamb Heart. The full list is on the spec sheet above.

How much protein and fat does ZIWI Peak Original Air-Dried Mackerel & Lamb Recipe have?

Ziwi Peak publishes crude protein 44% (min) and crude fat 24% (min), with 4500 kcal ME/kg (427 kcal ME/level cup). These are the maker's published figures, not our measurements.

Does Ziwi Peak publish an AAFCO statement for ZIWI Peak Original Air-Dried Mackerel & Lamb Recipe?

Ziwi Peak states: ZIWI Peak Mackerel & Lamb Recipe 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).

What kind of food is ZIWI Peak Original Air-Dried Mackerel & Lamb Recipe?

Ziwi Peak lists it as air-dried, all life stages dog food.

Where do these numbers come from?

Every figure on this page is transcribed from Ziwi Peak's own product page, linked in the Source line above. Check the bag for the current label.

Source: Ziwi Peak product page (us.ziwipets.com). Figures are the maker's published values; check the bag for the current label.

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