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…
Crafted from ethically-sourced, raw, wild-caught whole Jack Mackerel, whole Southern Blue Whiting, whole Sardines, whole Mackerel and Hoki from the pristine oceans surrounding New Zealand. Delicately micro-steamed then gently air-dried via our innovative two-step Z-MicroSteam.
Whole Jack Mackerel (Source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Hoki, Whole Southern Blue Whiting, Whole Sardine, Whole Mackerel, Chicken, Chicken Fat, Dried Yellow Peas, Dried Green Lentils, Dried Egg White, Lecithin, Dried Quinoa, Dried Apple Pomace, Natural Flavour, Choline Chloride, Minerals (Dipotassium Phosphate, Magnesium Sulfate, Zinc Amino Acid Complex, Iron Amino Acid Complex, Copper Amino Acid Complex, Manganese Amino Acid Complex), Preservative (Citric Acid, Mixed Tocopherols), Dried Kelp, Taurine, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Calcium Pantothenate, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Rosemary Extract.
| Crude Protein (min) | 40% | |
| Crude Fat (min) | 26% | |
| Crude Fiber (max) | 4% | |
| Moisture (max) | 12% | |
| Ash (max) | 11% | |
| Taurine (min) | 0.1% | |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids* (min) | 2% | |
| Chondroitin Sulfate* (min) | 2000mg/kg | |
| Glucosamine* (min) | 800mg/kg | |
Calorie Content (calculated) 4400 kcal ME/kg 374 kcal ME/Cup
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 | Approx. Cups (Full Feed) |
| 1kg/2.2lb | 1/4 |
| 2kg/4.4lb | 3/8 |
| 3kg/6.6lb | 3/8 |
| 4kg/8.8lb | 1/2 |
| 5kg/11lb | 5/8 |
| 6kg/13.2lb | 3/4 |
| 7kg/15.4lb | 3/4 |
| 8kg/17.6lb | 7/8 |
ZIWI Peak Steam & Dried recipes should be stored tightly sealed in their original package in a temperature-controlled environment, away from direct sunlight and heat and used within 8 weeks of opening.
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.
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
This dried fish food gets good independent reviews and after a slow start, our two vagrant toms love it. They eat it sparingly which is a good sign, confirming that it is rich in real fish. It is double the price of supermarket "kibble" but 5 or 10 times as good.
We have an extremely fussy recently adopted cat that has refused air dried treats/food in the past because of the texture. Generally doesn't like dry foods/kibble and will eat it only as a last resort. I thought this was going to be the same so only purchased the smaller bag, but OMG I presented a few to him and no hesitation at all, gobbled them up like his favourite treat foods, I think we have found a winner!! Shame its so expensive, but hopefully with the smaller feeding portions it will balance out, and I feel much better about the quality compared with grain filled alternatives. Hopefully sorts his sensitive stomach issues out too
All 5 cats love this steam and dried kibble. Great ingredients, low carbs, but the kibble size will surprise most owners! My cats were not bothered by it. I have now ordered the chicken, and beef versions and hope for the same response.
All orders are dispatched from Petdirect’s Auckland and Christchurch warehouses, offering fast, reliable delivery throughout New Zealand.
Free shipping on orders $79.00 and over
Flat $5.90 delivery for smaller orders
This is ideal for urgent pet supply needs within the Auckland and Christchurch regions.
Available in eligible Auckland and Christchurch suburbs only.
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You have 30 days to return products in original condition if you change your mind. Courier costs apply for change-of-mind returns.
If we made a mistake or your order is faulty or damaged, we’ll make it right — and cover the return shipping.
In-person returns are welcome at our Auckland store or Christchurch warehouse (by appointment).
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