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Instinct Original Real Beef Recipe Wet Food for Small Breed Dogs Ziwi Original Beef Recipe Wet Dog Food

Ziwi Original Beef Recipe Wet Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.7 to 8.2. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Instinct Original Real Beef Recipe Wet Food for Small Breed Dogs and Ziwi Original Beef Recipe Wet Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Instinct Original Real Beef Recipe Wet Food for Small Breed Dogs
Instinct Original Real Beef Recipe Wet Food for Small Breed Dogs

Verified Jul 20, 2026

Ziwi Original Beef Recipe Wet Dog Food
Ziwi Original Beef Recipe Wet Dog Food

Verified Jul 25, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score.
8.2 / 10 8.7 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
8.50% 9.00%
Fat 4.50% 5.50%
Fiber 2.00% 2.00%
Omega-3 0.10% Not listed
Omega-6 0.45% Not listed
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
78.00% 78.00%
Calories 1013 kcal/kg 1125 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Beef, Beef Broth, Beef Liver, Ground Dried Peas, Cod, Pea Fiber, Tricalcium Phosphate, Montmorillonite Clay, Ground Flaxseed, Guar Gum, Sunflower Oil, Dried Kelp, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Cassia Gum, Xanthan Gum, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Cobalt Proteinate, Potassium Iodide), Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Choline Chloride, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, Artichokes, Cranberries, Pumpkin, Tomato, Blueberries, Broccoli, Cabbage, Kale, Parsley. Show full list
Beef, Water Sufficient for Processing, Beef Lung, Beef Kidney, Beef Tripe, Chickpeas, Beef Liver, New Zealand Green Mussel, Beef Bone, Beef Cartilage, Lecithin, Minerals (Potassium Chloride, Magnesium Sulfate, Zinc Amino Acid Complex, Iron Amino Acid Complex, Copper Amino Acid Complex, Manganese Amino Acid Complex, Selenium Yeast), Salt, Dried Kelp, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid). Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus High energy Probiotic support, Skin coat health, Joint care, Digestive health, Sensitive stomach, Eye health, Heart care
Format & suitability
Food type Wet Wet
Texture Loaf Pate
Processing Canned Canned
Life stage All Life Stages All Life Stages
Breed size Small All Breed Sizes
AAFCO nutritional adequacy
Complete & balanced Whether the manufacturer's label claims the food meets AAFCO nutrient profiles for a life stage. Not an independent test.
Yes Yes
Life stages All Life Stages All Life Stages, Large Breed Growth (70+ lbs)
Substantiation How adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile.
Formulation Formulation
Maker standards
WSAVA guidelines The World Small Animal Veterinary Association publishes criteria for evaluating a manufacturer: qualified nutritionists on staff, feeding trials, and published research. It does not certify or endorse brands.
No No
PSC accredited The Pet Sustainability Coalition is a nonprofit that accredits pet companies on their environmental and social impact through third-party verification. It reflects sustainability practices, not food quality.
Yes Yes
Recalls & where to buy
Recalls on record KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.
None None
Where to buy
Amazon
Amazon Chewy

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Shared ingredients

Both foods list these among their top ingredients, by label weight.

  • Beef
  • Beef Liver

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Ziwi Original Beef Recipe Wet Dog Food scores higher, 8.7 to 8.2 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Beef, Beef Liver.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

See the full profiles: Instinct Original Real Beef Recipe Wet Food for Small Breed Dogs and Ziwi Original Beef Recipe Wet Dog Food .

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This is a neutral, factual comparison, not a ranking or an endorsement of either product. A food's guaranteed analysis gives legal minimums and maximums for a few nutrients, not measured values. No one can pay for placement or a higher score.

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