Wet vs Dry Cat Food: Choosing the Best Option for Your Kitten
Bringing home a new kitten comes with plenty of cuddles – and just as many choices. One of the first big ones is food. You mi…
Please note: This food has a packaging and formulation change, during this transition you may receive either the new or old packaging/formula. Our website reflects the new product information. We recommend that you transition your pet's food with any change to reduce the chance of tummy upsets.
Enhancements to Ziwi Air Dried Chicken formula includes:
- Inclusion of chicken necks - a good source of chondroitin and glucosamine for joint health.
- Inclusion of apple pomace for improved appearance and less crumbing. Apple pomace is also a good source of fibre to promote digestive health.
Description:
Try the new free-range chicken recipe, made from 100% New Zealand free-range chicken, organs and green-lipped mussel. All farms are independently audited and certified as humane and free range, and the chickens are ethically raised without added hormones or growth promotants, resulting in both a nutritious and highly palatable pet food for your cat.
ZIWI's air-dried recipes include ingredients that are naturally binding when blended; ZIWI does not use glycerin, yield enhancers, artificial gelling agents, fillers, or sweeteners in there recipes.
Key Benefits:
- Chicken is the number one protein fed globally to cats. The recipe contains over 96% meat, organs, bone, and green lipped mussels all sourced from accredited New Zealand free-range farms, fully balanced with all the necessary vitamins and minerals.
- Limited Ingredient Diet – High meat content recipe with added essential vitamins and minerals for a complete and balanced diet.
- Gentle air-drying process: naturally preserves the nutritional value of 96% Meat, Organs, Bone and New Zealand Green Mussel that go into making ZIWI Peak Air-Dried cat food.
- Chicken is a great choice for cats who are sensitive to red meats.
- 100% New Zealand Free Range Chicken meat and organs. All chickens are raised without added hormones, chemicals or growth promotants. The free-range chicken used in our recipe provides an excellent source of protein.
- Free-range chickens are never force-fed or raised in barns, and all chickens can forage freely outside at will, resulting in higher quality and better tasting meat.
- Free-range chicken farms are independently audited and certified as humane and free range.
- Includes 3% New Zealand green-lipped mussel, a great natural source of glucosamine and chondroitin.
- Provides all the essential fatty acids like Omega-3 & Omega-6 which cats are unable to produce themselves as well as additional Taurine. Due to the large quantities of meat, organs, and seafood in our air-dried cat recipes, we only need to add a small amount of supplemental taurine.
- More Nutrition due to the air drying process: It minimises any damage to the proteins, vitamins, and sensitive nutrients in the all-natural ingredients, so that your cat gets nearly all the benefits of a raw meat diet.
Ingredients:
Chicken, Chicken Liver, Chicken Bone, Chicken Necks, New Zealand Green Mussel, Chicken Heart, Chicken Cartilage, Inulin (from Chicory Root), Dried Apple Pomace, Minerals (Dipotassium Phosphate, Magnesium Sulfate, Zinc Amino Acid Complex, Iron Amino Acid Complex, Copper Amino Acid Complex, Manganese Amino Acid Complex, Sodium Selenite), Dried Organic Kelp, Salt, Preservative (Citric Acid, Mixed Tocopherols), DL-Methionine, Vitamins (Choline Chloride, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Taurine.
Nutritional Analysis:
| Crude Protein (min) | 38.0% | |
| Crude Fat (min) | 30.0% | |
| Crude Fiber (max) | 3.0% | |
| Moisture (max) | 14.0% | |
| Ash (max) | 12.0% | |
| Taurine (min) | 0.20% | |
| Calorie Content (calculated) | ||
| kcal ME / kg | 5000 | |
| kcal ME / level cup | 474 | |
Feeding Guidelines:
Perfect for all breeds and life stages, ZIWI Peak can be fed as a topper or a complete and balanced meal for cats. Our recipes are nutrient dense, so a little goes a long way—and just like people, each pet is unique. We recommend you monitor your pet’s weight and adjust feeding amounts accordingly.
| Cat Weight | Daily Portion (g) (Full Feed) |
Approx. Cups (Full Feed) |
Daily Portion (g) (Topping 25%) |
Approx. Cups (Topping 25%) |
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| 1kg/2.2lb | 16 | 0.17 | 4.00 | 0.04 | |
| 2kg/4.4lb | 25 | 0.26 | 6.25 | 0.07 | |
| 3kg/6.6lb | 33 | 0.35 | 8.3 | 0.09 | |
| 4kg/8.8lb | 41 | 0.4 | 10.3 | 0.1 | |
| 5kg/11lb | 47 | 0.5 | 11.8 | 0.1 | |
| 6kg/13.2lb | 53 | 0.6 | 13.3 | 0.1 | |
| 7kg/15.4lb | 59 | 0.6 | 14.8 | 0.2 | |
| 8kg/17.6lb | 64 | 0.7 | 16.0 | 0.2 | |
| A household cup (237mL/8 fl. oz) holds approx. 95g/3.3 oz of ZIWI Peak air-dried. Calculation is based on an 'average adult' cat that enjoys a regular amount of daily activity and play. |
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ZIWI Peak Chicken Recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages
Fully shelf stable, no need for refrigeration. Seal carefully and store away from direct sunlight. Use within 8 weeks of opening.
ZIWI Peak
Cat Food Recipes
Every ZIWI Peak recipe is a complete and balanced cat food, formulated to meet AAFCO nutritional profiles for all life stages. That means your cat can eat any recipe as their sole diet, from kittens through to seniors, without needing supplements or additional feeding.
You’ll find high inclusions of premium quality meat, organs, seafood, and bone in addition to essential minerals including Taurine. ZIWI Peak recipes are made with 85% - 96% real meat, minimally processed, to preserve the nutrition and have no artificial flavours, additives or rendered meats.
ZIWI Peak cat food delivers ethically sourced raw meats, organs and seafood from New Zealand. ZIWI Peak enhances vitality, promotes a healthy coat and are perfect for cats with sensitive stomachs, as well as those who are simply a little picky.
The peak of pure nutrition for your pet
Whichever ZIWI® Peak recipe you choose for your pet - Air-Dried, Canned, or Steam & Dried - you’re making a great choice. Because at ZIWI, everything we do is about respecting nature. Our nutrient-dense raw meat and seafood ingredients are all ethically-sourced from New Zealand’s green pastures and pristine oceans. We never use rendered meats or harsh processing.
All our recipes have high inclusions of raw, ethically sourced meat and are for all breeds and life stages. It’s about choosing the one that suits you and your pet. Mix and match for extra flavour, textures and mealtime joy to delight and surprise your best friend.
ZIWI uses only the best of nature’s raw ingredients, crafted via gentle methods inspired by nature, with no harsh processing. We pioneered the world’s first air-drying technology to lock in the nutrition from our pure and natural ingredients. The result is a convenient and safe alternative to raw pet food, that’s nutrient-dense and packed with health benefits. Feed as a complete and balanced full feed or as a nutritious base with a chosen mixer
- Air-Dried
Our ZIWI Peak Air-dried range delivers high Peak Prey® ratios of meat, organs, seafood and bone. With added superfoods and free from grains. It's easy to serve, convenient to keep and pets love the irresistible flavour. Our most convenient raw alternative, perfect for home and travel.- Z-TWINTECH® innovation
We invented our own gentle Z-TWINTECH® air-drying technology. It’s our way of protecting the nutritional benefits of our raw ingredients. Air gently circulates warm air and dries our air-dried cat and dog food, protecting the nutritional integrity of our New Zealand ingredients and nutrients and making it easy to scoop and serve.
- Z-TWINTECH® innovation
- Steam & Dried
Our ZIWI Peak Steam & Dried range brings together a premium selection of ethical raw meats and organs, whole seafood, and local produce, to create a complete and balanced, nature-inspired pet food for all life stages.- Z-MicroSteam™ innovation
Our Steam & Dried range is made with our innovative Z-MicroSteam™ method, which combines delicate micro-steaming with gentle air-drying. This creates a light texture cats and dogs love.
All our ZIWI Peak Steam & Dried recipes follow a unique two-stage method, inspired by nature. First we delicately micro-steam our raw ingredients to create a delicious texture that’s easy to eat. Then we gently air-dry them to lock in the natural goodness.
- Z-MicroSteam™ innovation
- Canned Wet Food
Mix it up with our ZIWI canned recipes, full of flavour, nutrition, and essential moisture. Every ZIWI Peak canned wet cat food recipes feature 89-92% meat, organs, seafood and bone, all ethically-sourced from pure New Zealand. We take only the best of nature’s ingredients to reflect what your cat would choose to eat in the wild. Each can provides critical moisture to support kidney health and the high meat content delivers a flavour your cat will crave.- Serve as a complete meal or nutrient rich topper.
- Perfect for picky eaters and suitable for rotational feeding.
- Life Stage
- Kitten, Adult, Senior, All Life Stages
- Flavour
- Chicken
- Special Diet
- Grain Free, Limited Ingredients, High Protein
- Health Benefits
- Digestive & Gut Health, Skin & Coat Health, Bone & Joint Support
- Country Of Origin
- New Zealand
- Categories
Reviews
5 out of 5 stars
Based on 4 customer ratings
"A hit!"
Posted byAbby-Leeon22nd Oct 2026We bought this to add into our dry food rotation. They love these and the ziwi peak steam dried food as well. Also works well as a topper on their wet food
"cat food "
Posted bySuzanon22nd Oct 2026my female cats loves these biscuits
"Noticeable results"
Posted byTracyon6th Jan 2022We have two cats, who were both given Royal Canin previously. Suddenly and over the course of two months, we noticed far more vomiting, hairballs and regurgitation. One of our cats had ongoing smelly poops, even though the texture was normal, albeit large. The other had uncontrollable shedding, thinning hair and constipation. I switched both to this (they started to go out of the litter box, and that was final straw) and while it took a longer time for them to accept, they’ve finally adapted to it when I use toppers. Initially, it worried me as I was used to seeing daily, if not more, poops. I thought they were constipated, until I saw a well formed, moist, yet small poop without much smell. I highly recommend this food. We haven’t had any hairballs or regurgitation/vomit in at least a month. There has been less matting and thicker, plusher fur. There is a change in the amount and frequency of the bm’s - less frequent and less volume. They are now both using their litter boxes as before. I want to add, that one cat couldn’t tolerate being pet for too long, but now is comfortable being held -poor thing might have had tummy issues all this time. Only feeding advice is to give it time, my cats took ages to get them to eat it, but I switched to timed meals instead of free feeding to encourage appetite.
"Ziwi peak"
Posted byJanon19th May 2020have a very fussy stud cat but who adores this product, he's now a good weight and in tip top condition
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