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ZIWI Original Air-Dried Venison Recipe for dogs
- Dog
- Air-dried
- Protein
- 44% min
- Fat
- 24% min
- Fiber
- 3% max
- Moisture
- 14% max
Facts read from ziwipets.com, checked November 2, 2026. Labels change: check the package before you buy.
Ingredients
- 1 Venison
- 2 Venison Tripe
- 3 Venison Heart
- 4 Venison Lung
- 5 Venison Liver
- 6 Venison Kidney
- 7 New Zealand Green Mussel
- 8 Venison Bone
- 9 Lecithin
- 10 Parsley
- 11 Dried Apple Pomace
- 12 Inulin (from Chicory Root)
- 13 Venison Cartilage
- 14 Minerals (Dipotassium Phosphate, Magnesium Sulphate, Zinc Amino Acid Complex, Iron Amino Acid Complex, Copper Amino Acid Complex, Manganese Amino Acid Complex, Selenium Yeast)
- 15 Dried Organic Kelp
- 16 Salt
- 17 Preservative (Citric Acid, Mixed Tocopherols)
- 18 Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid)
In label order: by weight before cooking, heaviest first. Underlined ingredients have a glossary entry.
Guaranteed analysis
| Nutrient | On the label | Dry matter (calculated) |
|---|---|---|
| Crude Protein | 44% min | 51.2% |
| Crude Fat | 24% min | 27.9% |
| Crude Fiber | 3% max | 3.5% |
| Moisture | 14% max | — |
| Ash | 12% max | 14% |
| Taurine | 0.09% min | 0.1% |
| Chondroitin Sulfate | 1,300 mg/kg min | — |
| Glucosamine | 1,000 mg/kg min | — |
Dry matter takes the water out (value ÷ (100 − moisture) × 100), so wet and dry foods can be compared on one scale.
Calories
- per kg
- 4,650 kcal
The label says: “Calorie Content (calculated) 4650 kcal ME / kg”
Against the AAFCO minimums
The label's guaranteed minimum, next to the minimum AAFCO sets for dogs, adult maintenance.
- protein94.6 g vs 45 g minimumAbove
- fat51.6 g vs 13.8 g minimumAbove
Per 1,000 kcal, the way AAFCO writes its profiles. Meeting a minimum doesn't make a food right for your pet: ask your veterinarian. How this is worked out
Carbohydrates and calories (estimates)
About 3.5% of the dry matter is carbohydrate, worked out by difference: labels don't state it.
- Protein 42%
- Fat 55%
- Carbohydrate 3%
Where the calories come from, with the modified Atwater factors (3.5, 8.5 and 3.5 kcal per gram).
Sizes
| Size | Barcode | Maker's price |
|---|---|---|
| 454g | 9421016593064 | NZ$48.08 |
| 1kg | 9421016590612 | NZ$82.28 |
| 2.5kg | 9421016592975 | NZ$198.68 |
From the maker's own store when we checked; shops set their own prices.
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