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ZIWI Peak Beef with Pumpkin Recipe Steam & Dried Dog Food, 28.8-oz bag
ZIWI

Peak Beef with Pumpkin Recipe Steam & Dried Dog Food, 28.8-oz bag

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dry $32.98 / 1.8-lb bag

ZIWI Peak Beef with Pumpkin Recipe Steam & Dried Dog Food, 28.8-oz bag earns a Sniff Score of 59/100 (C) with Fair evidence. Zero controversial ingredients flagged. Score capped at 59 due to no AAFCO statement.

Graded by The Sniff System

Why this score

Strong protein profile with beef as the primary ingredient, delivering high biological value.

PQI

Quality fat sources: named fat with marine oil (EPA and DHA source).

FQI

Includes egg, named fish, or organ meat for diverse high-bioavailability protein.

STACK

Score capped at 59 due to no AAFCO statement.

CAP why?

No AAFCO statement. Nutritional completeness unverified.

ACF
Guaranteed analysis
Dry-matter protein: 39% ⓘ
Protein
34%
min (as fed)
Fat
28%
min (as fed)
Fiber
4%
max (as fed)
Moisture
12%
max
Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

43 total
Good Neutral Watch Flagged
  1. 1
    beef

    Real meat. Dense in protein and iron. Some dogs are sensitive to it, but for most it's an excellent base.

  2. 2
    beef lung

    Organ meat. Lean, protein-dense, real-food inclusion. More common in raw and freeze-dried diets.

  3. 3
    beef tripe

    Stomach lining. Strong-smelling but nutrient-dense, with natural digestive enzymes.

  4. 4
    beef liver

    Organ meat. Among the most nutrient-dense ingredients available, rich in B vitamins, iron, and vitamin A.

  5. 5
    beef heart
  6. 6
    beef plasma
  7. 7
    beef spleen
  8. 8
    beef bone
  9. 9
    lecithin

    Natural emulsifier, usually from soy or sunflower. Helps blend fats and water. Safe at typical inclusion.

  10. 10
    beef fat

    Real animal fat, a clean energy source. Stable on the shelf without synthetic preservatives.

  11. 11
    dried green peas

    Same as peas. Useful in small amounts. The concern is when pulses dominate the top of the ingredient list. See why →

  12. 12
    dried green lentils
  13. 13
    pumpkin

    Soluble fiber that supports stool quality. Mild and well-tolerated.

  14. 14
    beef cartilage
  15. 15
    pumpkin

    Soluble fiber that supports stool quality. Mild and well-tolerated.

  16. 16
    dried apple pomace
  17. 17
    natural flavour
  18. 18
    dried quinoa

    Pseudo-grain with a complete amino acid profile. Rare in dog food because it's expensive.

  19. 19
    fish oil

    Concentrated omega-3s. The reason 'EPA' and 'DHA' get to show up on the bag.

  20. 20
    rutabaga
  21. 21
    carrot

    Real vegetable. Fiber, beta-carotene, antioxidants. Same as carrots, sometimes singular on labels.

  22. 22
    beets

    Whole beets, not to be confused with beet pulp. Real vegetable, fiber and antioxidants.

  23. 23
    dipotassium phosphate
  24. 24
    magnesium sulfate

    Source of magnesium, a required mineral. Standard inclusion in complete diets.

  25. 25
    zinc amino acid complex

    Zinc bound to amino acids for better absorption. Same idea as zinc proteinate, the premium form of the mineral.

Showing first 25 of 43. Position 1-5 has the largest weight in the recipe.

15 of 25 ingredients have a curated note. Coverage grows over time.