4.6(359)Amazon rating$34.981,000+ bought last month
Our verdict
ZIWI Peak Steam & Dried in cage-free chicken with whole mackerel is a premium, air-dried style food built around named organ meats and whole fish, and a 4.6 star average across 359 reviews suggests owners are pleased with the quality despite the higher price.
Owners who want a grain free, high protein food built from named whole ingredients for skin, coat, and joint support, and are willing to pay a premium for it.
Skip if
You're feeding multiple cats on a budget, since the price per ounce is high, or your cat needs a lower fat weight control diet.
Form Dry
Flavor Chicken With Whole Mackerel
Benefits Supports Skin Health And Coat Shine, Preserves Nutrition
Best for Appetite Stimulation, Heart Care, Hip And Joint Support, Skin And Coat Health, Training
Breed size Medium
Weight 28.8 Ounces
Priced 29% above the category median ($27.08 across 139 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.5/5overall
Owner rating4.6/5
4.6 average across 359 owner ratings
Popularity0.4/5
359 owner reviews, fewer than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other dog and cat food, health, gear and grooming we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
["This 28.8 oz bag of ZIWI Peak Steam & Dried lists cage-free chicken heart, chicken liver, kelp, taurine, and whole mackerel among its special ingredients, giving it a more specific ingredient profile than most kibble on the market. It's positioned around skin and coat health, hip and joint support, and heart care.", 'ZIWI markets it as corn-free, grain-free, potato-free, soy free, and wheat free, with claims of high protein, low carb, and no added sugar. The recommended uses include serving it as a full meal, or as a mixer or topper, which gives it flexibility beyond just a standalone bowl.', 'At $34.98 for 28.8 oz, this works out to a notably higher per-ounce cost than standard dry cat food, reflecting its steamed and dried processing and named whole-ingredient list. With 359 reviews and a 4.6 star average, feedback has been strongly positive for a specialty, premium-tier food.']
Pros
Named whole ingredients including chicken heart, chicken liver, and whole mackerel
Positioned for skin and coat, joint, and heart support
Flexible use as a full meal, mixer, or topper
Strong 4.6 star rating across 359 reviews
Cons
High price per ounce compared to standard dry cat food
Smaller 28.8 oz bag size means more frequent reordering for multi-cat homes
Fewer total reviews than mainstream mass-market brands
Specifications
Form
Dry
Flavor
Chicken With Whole Mackerel
Benefits
Supports Skin Health And Coat Shine, Preserves Nutrition
Best for
Appetite Stimulation, Heart Care, Hip And Joint Support, Skin And Coat Health, Training
Breed size
Medium
Weight
28.8 Ounces
Performance notes
The steam and dried processing method, combined with named organ meats and whole mackerel, points to a more ingredient-forward formula than typical extruded kibble. The high protein, low carb, no added sugar claims line up with the whole-ingredient list, and its recommended use as a mixer or topper suggests it's built to layer onto other feeding routines, not just stand alone.
What buyers say
A 4.6 star average across 359 reviews, with roughly 1,000 bags bought in the past month, shows a smaller but clearly satisfied buyer base for a premium specialty food.
ZIWI recommends it as a full-meal base, but also as a mixer or topper, so it can work either as a complete diet or layered onto your cat's existing food.
Is it grain free?
Yes, it's labeled corn-free, grain-free, potato-free, soy free, and wheat free, with chicken and whole mackerel as the primary named ingredients.
Why does this cost more than typical dry cat food?
The steam and dried processing method and named whole ingredients like chicken heart, chicken liver, and whole mackerel put it in a premium price tier compared to standard extruded kibble.
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