Product Information
Ziwi Peak Air Dried Lamb Dog Food is a complete, grain-free recipe made with 96% ethically raised, free-range New Zealand lamb, 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 lamb, 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.
- Single novel protein for food-sensitive dogs: Lamb is less commonly used in mainstream commercial dog foods than chicken or beef, making this a practical starting point for dogs showing signs of food sensitivity or confirmed protein intolerance to more frequently encountered ingredients.
- Skin and coat support: Omega-3 fatty acids from New Zealand Green-lipped mussels and omega-6 from lamb work together to help support healthy skin condition and a glossy coat, particularly useful for dogs prone to dullness, itching, or seasonal dry patches.
- Joint health: Naturally occurring glucosamine (1000 mg/kg) and chondroitin sulfate (3000 mg/kg) from lamb bone and cartilage help support healthy joint function and cartilage integrity, useful as part of daily care for active adults and senior dogs.
- Heart and muscle function: Naturally occurring taurine (min 0.15%) 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 Lamb is a grain-free, high-meat complete dog food also well suited to dogs with skin sensitivities and food intolerances, using a single lamb protein source and no rendered meals or artificial additives.
What It's Used For
- Food sensitivities and suspected food allergy: The single lamb protein and absence of common dietary triggers makes this a practical starting point for an elimination-style diet where food allergy dermatitis in dogs is suspected, conducted under veterinary guidance, particularly for dogs with a history of chicken or beef sensitivity.
- Skin and coat conditions: The high omega-3 and omega-6 content from Green-lipped mussels and lamb 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
Lamb, Lamb Tripe, Lamb Lung, Lamb Heart, Lamb Liver, Lamb Bone, New Zealand Green Mussel, Lamb Kidney, Lamb Spleen, Lecithin, Lamb 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) | 0.15% |
| Chondroitin Sulfate (min) | 3000 mg/kg |
| Glucosamine (min) | 1000 mg/kg |
| Calorie Content | 4950 kcal ME/kg (469 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 to chicken or beef, 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 Lamb 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 Lamb to Your Dog
Ziwi Peak Air Dried Lamb is significantly more calorie-dense than standard dry kibble (approximately 469 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
“Lamb is one of my go-to starting proteins when a dog presents with itching, recurring hot spots, or loose stools that I suspect are diet-linked, because it is genuinely less common in most commercial pet foods and gives a cleaner baseline than chicken or beef for a dietary elimination trial. The whole-prey profile here with lamb tripe, organs, bone, and green-lipped mussel is what separates it from standard single-protein options. The 3000 mg per kilogram of chondroitin from bone and cartilage is worth noting for dogs that also have early joint stiffness, so it does double work in those cases. Give it a proper trial of at least 8 weeks before making any conclusions about whether the diet is the driver.”
— Dr. Jack Ayerbe OAM, Veterinarian & Vets Love Pets Partner
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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 Lamb to your dog's current food and increasing the proportion each day while reducing the previous food. 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. Transition more slowly for dogs with a history of digestive sensitivity.
Ziwi Peak Air Dried Lamb uses lamb as the sole animal protein, making it a practical option for dogs suspected of reacting to more commonly encountered proteins such as chicken or beef. Lamb is genuinely less common in most commercial pet foods, which means it has a lower likelihood of prior exposure and prior sensitisation in dogs that have only been fed mainstream recipes. A single-protein lamb diet can serve as the basis for a dietary elimination trial under veterinary guidance where food allergy dermatitis in dogs is suspected. Always confirm the dietary approach with your vet before beginning any elimination protocol.
All Ziwi Peak Air Dried recipes share the same core format: 96% meat, organs, bone, and New Zealand Green-lipped mussels, grain-free, with chicory root prebiotic fibre. The key differences are protein source and minor nutrient variations. The lamb recipe delivers 3000 mg/kg of chondroitin sulfate, matching the chicken variety and higher than the beef or venison recipes, making it a good choice for dogs with early joint stiffness alongside a food sensitivity concern. If the primary goal is a novel protein for an elimination diet, venison provides a more unusual protein than lamb, since lamb does appear in some commercial dog foods. Speak with your vet about which protein best suits your dog's history.
Ziwi Peak Air Dried Lamb 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.
Yes. Ziwi Peak Air Dried Lamb is formulated to meet AAFCO nutritional levels for all life stages including seniors. The 38% minimum crude protein supports lean muscle mass maintenance in older dogs, whose ability to utilise dietary protein tends to decline with age. The naturally occurring glucosamine (1000 mg/kg) and chondroitin sulfate (3000 mg/kg) from lamb bone and cartilage provide joint support as part of a daily diet, which is a practical benefit for senior dogs where joint stiffness is common. Monitor body condition and adjust daily serving amounts as a senior dog's activity level changes.
