Is ZIWI Peak a good dog food?
Checked against ZIWI Peak Beef Recipe · Updated Nov 2026
The product page online does not show calories, contact info or manufacturer; the bag may.
1 of 8 WSAVA checks verified. 6 partly, 0 not disclosed, 1 not checked. Adequacy by formulation (no feeding trial). FDA animal food recall listings since 2024: 0 entries. Earlier: not checked.
Employs a nutritionist?PARTLY
Does the company employ a qualified nutritionist?
“ZIWI Peak recipes are formulated by our nutrition council of veterinarians and animal nutritionists”
Not stated: credentials not stated
Source: us.ziwipets.com · 2026-11-09 · company-level statement
Who formulates the diet?PARTLY
Who formulates the diets, and what are their credentials?
“ZIWI Peak recipes are formulated by our nutrition council of veterinarians and animal nutritionists”
Not stated: formulator credentials not stated
Source: us.ziwipets.com · 2026-11-09 · company-level statement
Quality control process?PARTLY
What quality control measures does the company use?
“It is with them we complete nutrient testing, AAFCO feeding trials, digestibility and palatability studies”
Not stated: quality control does not name both a finished-product test and a second check
Source: us.ziwipets.com · 2026-11-09 · company-level statement
Research conducted / published?PARTLY
What research has the company conducted, and is it published?
“It is with them we complete nutrient testing, AAFCO feeding trials, digestibility and palatability studies, and additional research partnerships”
Not stated: no publication or named study
Source: us.ziwipets.com · 2026-11-09 · company-level statement
Adequacy statementFORMULATED
Nutritional adequacy statement: feeding trials or formulation?
“ZIWI Peak Beef Recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages except for growth of large size dogs (70 lbs. or more as an adult).”
Source: us.ziwipets.com · 2026-11-09
Calories stated?PARTLY
Calories per cup / serving stated?
“Calorie Content (calculated): | 465 kcal ME/level cup”
Not stated: the quote is one line and has the cup only; the kg figure is on another line
Source: us.ziwipets.com · 2026-11-09
Contact info on label?NOT CHECKED · not on the product page
Contact information on the label?
Not checked: the product page we read does not show this; it may be printed on the bag.
Who makes it?PARTLY
Who makes the food — the company’s own plants or a co-manufacturer?
“ZIWI Peak foods are made in New Zealand in our own state of the art kitchens.”
Not stated: manufacturer line does not name the brand and a facility address without a hedge
Source: us.ziwipets.com · 2026-11-09 · company-level statement
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What the label says
“ZIWI Peak Beef Recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages except for growth of large size dogs (70 lbs. or more as an adult).”
- Life stage, as stated: All Life Stages except for growth of large size dogs (70 lbs. or more as an adult)
- Calories: 465 kcal/cup
Product page: us.ziwipets.com · 2026-11-09
Recall record
FDA animal food recall listings since 2024: 0 entries. Earlier: not checked. FDA does not post every recall.
Calories not on the label online — type the kcal/cup from your bag.
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