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Zeal New Zealand Venison Recipe Wet Dog Food Ziwi Original Venison Recipe Wet Dog Food

Zeal New Zealand Venison Recipe Wet Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 9.0 to 8.4. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Zeal New Zealand Venison Recipe Wet Dog Food and Ziwi Original Venison Recipe Wet Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Zeal New Zealand Venison Recipe Wet Dog Food
Zeal New Zealand Venison Recipe Wet Dog Food

Verified Aug 22, 2026

Ziwi Original Venison Recipe Wet Dog Food
Ziwi Original Venison Recipe Wet Dog Food

Verified Aug 24, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
9.0 / 10 8.4 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
11.50% 10.00%
Fat 5.22% 4.00%
Fiber 0.50% 2.00%
Calcium 0.47% Not listed
Phosphorus 0.31% Not listed
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
75.20% 78.00%
Calories 1042 kcal/kg 1025 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Venison, Water, Venison Liver, Venison Lungs, Venison Kidney, Venison trachea, Venison Heart, Venison Tongue, NZ Green Lipped Mussel, Peas, Salmon Oil, Lecithin, Dried Yeast, Egg Yolk, Dried Kelp, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Choline Chloride, Iron Proteinate, Zinc Amino Acid Complex, Niacin, alpha-Tocopherol Acetate, Selenium Yeast, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Amino Acid Complex, Thiamine Mononitrate, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin A Acetate, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Calcium Iodate, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Show full list
Venison, Water Sufficient for Processing, Venison Tripe, Venison Liver, Chickpeas, Venison Lung, Venison Heart, Venison Kidney, New Zealand Green Mussel, Venison Bone, Lecithin, Venison Cartilage, 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
Marketed benefits Joint care, Skin coat health, Digestive health, Hydration support, Appetite support Sensitive stomach, Digestive health, Skin coat health, Joint care, Eye health, Immune support, Heart care
Format & suitability
Food type Wet Wet
Texture Pate Pate
Processing Canned Canned
Life stage All Life Stages All Life Stages
Breed size All Breed Sizes 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.
Not indicated Yes
Life stages Not listed 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.
Not listed 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.
No Yes
Recalls & where to buy
Recalls on record We track the FDA's animal food recall listings back to January 2019 and publish every pet food recall automatically. A filing that isn't pet food may not appear here.
None None
Where to buy
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Shared ingredients

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

  • Venison
  • Venison Liver
  • Venison Lung
  • Venison Kidney
  • Venison Heart
  • Green Lipped Mussel

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Zeal New Zealand Venison Recipe Wet Dog Food scores higher, 9.0 to 8.4 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Venison, Venison Liver, Venison Lung, Venison Kidney, Venison Heart, Green Lipped Mussel.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Zeal New Zealand Venison Recipe Wet Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status; Ziwi Original Venison Recipe Wet Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced.

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