Ziwi Peak Air-Dried Mackerel & Lamb Dog Food

Important Note on Dog Food

Dog food is something your pet consumes every day, so ingredient quality and sourcing matter. Many conventional dog foods rely on rendered meals, fillers, and artificial preservatives. I focus on options that prioritize whole animal ingredients, minimal processing, and nutrient-dense formulations that better support long-term health.

It’s also worth noting that some dried and freeze-dried dog foods can contain higher levels of contaminants such as heavy metals, acrylamide, or plastic-related compounds, depending on sourcing and processing. This is why I pay close attention to ingredient quality, manufacturing standards, and overall formulation when choosing options.

What I Avoid

When choosing dog food, I avoid:

  • Rendered meat meals and unnamed animal byproducts

  • Artificial preservatives like BHA, BHT, and ethoxyquin

  • Fillers such as corn, wheat, and soy

  • Artificial colors or flavors

  • Excess garlic or onion

  • Carrageenan

Product Description

This is a nutrient-dense, air-dried dog food designed as a simpler alternative to traditional kibble. It combines whole mackerel with lamb and organ meats, creating a blend of land and sea proteins that offers a broader range of naturally occurring nutrients. The gentle air-drying process helps preserve nutrients while still making it convenient to scoop and serve.

The inclusion of whole fish provides naturally occurring omega fatty acids, while the variety of lamb organ meats contributes to overall nutrient density. This formula can be used as a complete meal, topper, or treat depending on your dog’s needs and is a practical option if you’re looking to move toward higher-quality feeding without the complexity of raw diets.

Ingredients

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).

What I Like

  • A combination of fish and red meat for a broader nutrient profile

  • Naturally contains omega-3 fatty acids from mackerel

  • High percentage of whole animal ingredients (meat, organs, bone)

  • Air-dried instead of highly processed kibble

  • No grains, fillers, or rendered meals

  • Includes functional ingredients like green-lipped mussel and kelp

  • Can be used as a full meal, topper, or treat

Things to Keep in Mind

  • Higher cost compared to conventional kibble

  • Very nutrient-dense, so portion sizes are smaller

  • Stronger smell due to fish content (common with fish-based formulas)

  • May not be suitable as a full diet for very large breed puppies due to mineral balance