Product Information
Ziwi Peak Air Dried Chicken Dog Food is a complete, grain-free recipe made with 96% free-range New Zealand chicken, organs, bone, and Green-lipped mussels, gently air-dried to preserve the nutritional properties of raw ingredients in a convenient scoop-and-serve format. Available in 454g, 1kg, 2.5kg, and 4kg, it suits dogs of all life stages including adults, seniors, and most puppies. No prescription is required.
Health Benefits
- High-meat nutrition without fillers: 96% of the recipe is real chicken, organs, bone, and New Zealand Green-lipped mussels, with no grains, potatoes, rendered meals, or glycerin, supporting a species-appropriate, nutrient-dense diet in every meal.
- Skin and coat support: omega-3 fatty acids from New Zealand Green-lipped mussels and omega-6 from chicken work together to help support healthy skin condition and a glossy coat, particularly useful for dogs prone to dullness or seasonal dry patches.
- Joint health: naturally occurring glucosamine (1000 mg/kg) and chondroitin sulfate (3000 mg/kg) from chicken bone and cartilage help support healthy joint function and cartilage integrity, useful as part of daily care for active adults and senior dogs.
- Gentle on sensitive stomachs: the grain-free, single-protein recipe with chicory root inulin as a natural prebiotic fibre makes it a practical option for dogs with food sensitivities, recurring digestive upsets, or those transitioning off a food that has not agreed with them.
- Heart and muscle function: naturally occurring taurine (min 0.23%) from real animal protein helps support healthy heart muscle function, an important consideration for dogs fed predominantly plant-heavy or low-meat diets.
- Convenient raw alternative: gentle low-temperature air-drying removes moisture while preserving the nutritional properties of raw ingredients, offering a high-meat, minimally processed option without the handling and storage requirements of fresh raw feeding.
Ziwi Peak Air Dried Chicken is a grain-free, high-meat complete dog food also well suited to dogs with skin sensitivities and food intolerances, using a single chicken protein source and no rendered meals or artificial additives.
What It's Used For
- Food sensitivities and suspected food allergy: the single chicken protein and absence of common dietary triggers (grains, rendered meals, artificial additives) makes this a practical starting point for an elimination-style diet for dogs showing signs of food allergy dermatitis in dogs, conducted under veterinary guidance.
- Skin and coat conditions: the high omega-3 and omega-6 content from Green-lipped mussels and chicken helps support dogs with recurring dog skin conditions where diet is a contributing factor, including dryness or itching linked to food components.
- Digestive sensitivity and grain intolerance: the grain-free, potato-free recipe with chicory root prebiotic fibre helps support a healthy gut microbiome and suits dogs with recurring loose stools or discomfort linked to sensitive stomachs in dogs.
- Raw feeding transition or raw alternative: for owners wanting to move away from fresh raw food without losing the high-meat, minimally processed nutritional approach, air-dried provides a shelf-stable alternative that can be introduced as a complete meal or mixed topper during the transition.
- Senior dog nutrition: the highly digestible, high-protein format (38% minimum crude protein) helps support lean muscle mass maintenance in older dogs, whose ability to utilise dietary protein can decline with age.
Ingredients & Nutrients
Chicken, Chicken Liver, Chicken Bone, Chicken Necks, New Zealand Green Mussel, Chicken Heart, Chicken Cartilage, Parsley, Dried Apple Pomace, Inulin (from Chicory Root), Minerals (Dipotassium Phosphate, Magnesium Sulphate, Zinc Amino Acid Complex, Iron Amino Acid Complex, Copper Amino Acid Complex, Manganese Amino Acid Complex, Selenium Yeast), Dried Organic Kelp, Salt, Preservative (Citric Acid, Mixed Tocopherols), Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid).
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Crude Protein (min) | 38.0% |
| Crude Fat (min) | 30.0% |
| Crude Fibre (max) | 3.0% |
| Moisture (max) | 14.0% |
| Ash (max) | 12.0% |
| Taurine (min) | 0.23% |
| Chondroitin Sulfate (min) | 3000 mg/kg |
| Glucosamine (min) | 1000 mg/kg |
| Calorie Content | 5000 kcal ME/kg (474 kcal ME/level cup) |
Product Specifications & Care
- Species: Dogs
- Life stage: All life stages (puppies, adults, seniors)
- Weight range: All sizes
- Best for: dogs needing a high-meat, grain-free diet, dogs with food sensitivities or intolerances, and owners seeking a minimally processed raw-style alternative
- Available sizes: 454g, 1kg, 2.5kg, 4kg
- Not suitable for: large-breed puppies expected to exceed 32 kg adult weight as a complete feed, due to natural calcium and phosphorus fluctuations in an air-dried recipe; consult your vet for a large-breed puppy alternative
- Storage: store in the original resealable bag and use within 8 weeks of opening; keep in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture
- Ziwi Peak Air Dried Chicken Dog Food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages, including growth and reproduction.
How to Feed Ziwi Peak Air Dried Chicken to Your Dog
Ziwi Peak Air Dried Chicken is significantly more calorie-dense than standard dry kibble (approximately 474 kcal per level cup), so a smaller daily portion delivers the same nutritional value as a larger serve of a conventional food. Transition gradually over at least 7 days by mixing increasing amounts with your dog's current food to allow their digestive system to adjust.
| Adult Dog Weight | Daily Amount (approx.) |
|---|---|
| 1 kg | 25 g |
| 2 kg | 40 g |
| 3 kg | 55 g |
| 5 kg | 80 g |
| 10 kg | 135 g |
| 15 kg | 180 g |
| 20 kg | 225 g |
| 25 kg | 265 g |
| 30 kg | 305 g |
| 40 kg | 375 g |
| 50 kg | 445 g |
Adjust amounts for puppies (typically feed 2x the adult maintenance serving), pregnant or nursing dogs, and very active or working dogs. For a more precise daily serving, use the Ziwi Peak feeding calculator at ziwidog.com.au.
Why Dr Jack Ayerbe Recommends It
“Air-dried foods like Ziwi Peak Chicken are the cases where I find the most owner buy-in, because the format is practical and the ingredient list reflects exactly what I want to see: real chicken, organs, bone, and Green-lipped mussels, with nothing rendered or artificial. The 96% meat content and naturally occurring glucosamine and chondroitin make it a meaningful daily diet for dogs I see with joint stiffness or early signs of arthritis, and the single protein source is where I start for dogs where I suspect a food sensitivity is driving the skin or gut flares. Feed it as a complete meal, a topper, or a bridge when transitioning off a diet that is not suiting the dog, but if the coat is not improving or the gut issues continue beyond 8 to 10 weeks on a single protein, bring them in rather than guessing at another swap.”
— Dr. Jack Ayerbe OAM, Veterinarian & Vets Love Pets Partner
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Returns
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We offer a hassle-free return policy within 30 days for unopened items in original condition for exchange or store credit. Refunds are available if the product is faulty or not as described; however, food or treats cannot be returned once opened.
Prescription Medications:
We cannot accept change of mind returns for prescription products, given that there are laws that prohibit the resale of medication. Please make your selections carefully, and double-check your order before submitting.
Palatability Guarantee
Our Palatability Guarantee applies to selected brands, including Advance, Royal Canin, Purina, Hill's and 4CYTE, allowing you to return any unused portion of dry/wet food for an exchange or full refund.
Frequently Asked Questions
Transition gradually over at least 7 days, adding a small amount of Ziwi Peak Air Dried Chicken to your dog's current food and increasing the proportion each day while reducing the previous food. This allows the digestive system to adjust to the higher protein and fat content of an air-dried recipe. Loose stools during the first week or two are common and often indicate the portion needs adjusting rather than a true intolerance. If stools remain loose beyond two weeks, reduce the serving slightly and slow the transition, and consult your vet if symptoms continue.
Ziwi Peak Air Dried Chicken contains approximately 474 kcal per level cup, compared to 300–350 kcal in most dry dog foods, because the air-drying process removes moisture while concentrating the nutrients from real chicken, organs, and bone. A smaller volume delivers the same caloric and nutritional value as a larger portion of a lower-density food. Feeding to the weight-based guide rather than matching your previous kibble portion is important to avoid overfeeding. Adjust upward for very active dogs and downward for less active or overweight dogs, and monitor body condition over the first few weeks.
Ziwi Peak Air Dried Chicken is formulated for all life stages including puppies, with one important exception. Due to natural fluctuations in calcium and phosphorus levels in an air-dried recipe, Ziwi Peak Air Dried is not recommended as a complete feed for puppies expected to weigh 32 kg or more as adults. Large-breed puppies need a precise calcium-to-phosphorus ratio for healthy bone and joint development, and an air-dried food may not consistently deliver that ratio for this size bracket. Owners of large-breed puppies should speak with their vet about an appropriate complete diet for large-breed growth.
Ziwi Peak Air Dried Chicken uses chicken as the sole animal protein, with no grains, rendered meals, or artificial additives, making it a practical option for dogs whose symptoms may be linked to common food triggers. A single-protein diet can be a useful starting point for a dietary elimination trial where food allergy dermatitis in dogs is suspected, but it is worth noting that chicken is itself one of the more common protein allergens in dogs. If your dog has already reacted to chicken-based foods, a novel protein variety such as Ziwi Peak Venison or Lamb would be a more appropriate starting point. Always confirm the dietary approach with your vet before beginning any elimination protocol.
Air-dried and fresh raw diets share a similar nutritional philosophy, prioritising high meat content and minimal processing. The key practical difference is that Ziwi Peak Air Dried Chicken undergoes low-temperature air-drying, which removes moisture to create a shelf-stable product that can be stored and served without refrigeration, defrosting, or special hygiene precautions. The air-drying process is designed to preserve the nutritional properties of the raw ingredients while reducing the bacterial risks associated with fresh raw feeding. For owners wanting the high-meat, minimally processed approach of raw feeding but finding fresh raw impractical, air-dried is a well-regarded alternative that can also be used as a topper over existing meals. For more on choosing between air-dried and freeze-dried formats, Dr Jack Ayerbe explains the best air-dried and freeze-dried dog foods for Australian dogs.
