ZEAL Lamb Wet Dog Food

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Lamb Wet Dog Food
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Our verdict

Is ZEAL Lamb Wet Dog Food a good dog food?

We score it 59/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.

How we score

100% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.

Why you might choose it

  • Scores 59, in the top quarter of wet foods we track.
  • Doesn't list grain ingredients.
  • Declares energy content, which most labels omit.

Why you might not

  • Meat makes up an estimated 7% of the dry matter (18% as fed); carbohydrates dominate.
  • 100% of the recipe mass has no printed percentage, so the exact split cannot be verified.

Who is this food for?

Suits

  • Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
  • Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
  • Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, venison, pork, duck as ingredients

Consider something else if:

  • Your dog avoids lamb: the label lists lamb
  • Your dog avoids fish: the label lists green-lipped mussel
  • You want a single-protein recipe: this one lists more than one animal protein

These points are derived from declared ingredients and analysis, not a substitute for veterinary advice. If your dog has a diagnosed condition, food choice is a medical nutrition decision: speak to your vet. Find foods that fit your dog.

Ingredients (34)100% of the recipe is estimated

Estimated composition

  • supplement 53.3%
  • meat 18.3%
  • mineral 11.2%
  • veg 6.6%
  • other 3.8%
  • oil 3.5%
  • additive 3.2%
#As declaredMatchedLabel readingDeclared %Est. %
1LambLambmeat · medium-3.9
2WaterWaterother-3.8
3Lamb LungLamb Lungmeat · medium-3.8
4Lamb KidneyLamb Kidneymeat · good-3.7
5Lamb LiverLambs Livermeat · good-3.7
6NZ Green Lipped MusselGreen-Lipped Musselsupplement · good-3.6
7PeasPeasveg · good-3.5
8Salmon OilSalmon Oiloil · good-3.5
9LecithinLecithinsupplement · good-3.4
10Dried YeastYeastsupplement · good-3.4
11Egg YolkEggmeat · good-3.3
12Calcium CarbonateCalcium Carbonatesupplement · medium-3.3
13Sodium PyrophosphateTetrasodium Pyrophosphateadditive · poor-3.2
14Potassium ChloridePotassium Chloridesupplement · medium-3.1
15Dried KelpKelpveg · good-3.1
16Magnesium SulphateMagnesium Sulphatemineral · good-3.0
17Choline ChlorideCholinesupplement · good-3.0
18Iron ProteinIronmineral · good-2.9
19Zinc Amino Acid ComplexZinc Oxidesupplement · good-2.9
20NiacinNiacinsupplement · good-2.8
21alpha-Tocopherol AcetateVitamin Esupplement · good-2.7
22Selenium YeastSeleniummineral · good-2.7
23Manganese ProteinManganesesupplement · good-2.6
24Copper Amino Acid ComplexCoppermineral · good-2.6
25Thiamine MononitrateThiamine mononitratesupplement · good-2.5
26Calcium PantothenateCalcium pantothenatesupplement · good-2.5
27RiboflavinRiboflavinsupplement · good-2.4
28Pyridoxine HydrochloridePyridoxine hydrochloridesupplement · good-2.3
29Vitamin A AcetateVitamin Asupplement · good-2.3
30BiotinBiotinsupplement · good-2.2
31Vitamin B12 SupplementVitamin B12supplement · good-2.2
32Calcium IodateCalcium iodatesupplement · medium-2.1
33Folic AcidFolic acidsupplement · good-2.1
34Vitamin D3Vitamin Dsupplement · good-2.0
  1. 1. Lamb3.9% estimated
    Lamb · meat · medium
  2. 2. Water3.8% estimated
    Water · other
  3. 3. Lamb Lung3.8% estimated
    Lamb Lung · meat · medium
  4. 4. Lamb Kidney3.7% estimated
    Lamb Kidney · meat · good
  5. 5. Lamb Liver3.7% estimated
    Lambs Liver · meat · good
  6. 6. NZ Green Lipped Mussel3.6% estimated
    Green-Lipped Mussel · supplement · good
  7. 7. Peas3.5% estimated
    Peas · veg · good
  8. 8. Salmon Oil3.5% estimated
    Salmon Oil · oil · good
  9. 9. Lecithin3.4% estimated
    Lecithin · supplement · good
  10. 10. Dried Yeast3.4% estimated
    Yeast · supplement · good
  11. 11. Egg Yolk3.3% estimated
    Egg · meat · good
  12. 12. Calcium Carbonate3.3% estimated
    Calcium Carbonate · supplement · medium
  13. 13. Sodium Pyrophosphate3.2% estimated
    Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate · additive · poor
  14. 14. Potassium Chloride3.1% estimated
    Potassium Chloride · supplement · medium
  15. 15. Dried Kelp3.1% estimated
    Kelp · veg · good
  16. 16. Magnesium Sulphate3.0% estimated
    Magnesium Sulphate · mineral · good
  17. 17. Choline Chloride3.0% estimated
    Choline · supplement · good
  18. 18. Iron Protein2.9% estimated
    Iron · mineral · good
  19. 19. Zinc Amino Acid Complex2.9% estimated
    Zinc Oxide · supplement · good
  20. 20. Niacin2.8% estimated
    Niacin · supplement · good
  21. 21. alpha-Tocopherol Acetate2.7% estimated
    Vitamin E · supplement · good
  22. 22. Selenium Yeast2.7% estimated
    Selenium · mineral · good
  23. 23. Manganese Protein2.6% estimated
    Manganese · supplement · good
  24. 24. Copper Amino Acid Complex2.6% estimated
    Copper · mineral · good
  25. 25. Thiamine Mononitrate2.5% estimated
    Thiamine mononitrate · supplement · good
  26. 26. Calcium Pantothenate2.5% estimated
    Calcium pantothenate · supplement · good
  27. 27. Riboflavin2.4% estimated
    Riboflavin · supplement · good
  28. 28. Pyridoxine Hydrochloride2.3% estimated
    Pyridoxine hydrochloride · supplement · good
  29. 29. Vitamin A Acetate2.3% estimated
    Vitamin A · supplement · good
  30. 30. Biotin2.2% estimated
    Biotin · supplement · good
  31. 31. Vitamin B12 Supplement2.2% estimated
    Vitamin B12 · supplement · good
  32. 32. Calcium Iodate2.1% estimated
    Calcium iodate · supplement · medium
  33. 33. Folic Acid2.1% estimated
    Folic acid · supplement · good
  34. 34. Vitamin D32.0% estimated
    Vitamin D · supplement · good

Nutrition and feedingProtein 10.20% · Fat 12.80%

Declared analysis (as fed)

NutrientAs fedDry matterDirectory average
Protein10.20%37.09%-
Fat12.80%46.55%-
Fibre0.50%1.82%-
Ash2.50%9.09%-
Moisture72.50%--
Carbohydrates1.50%5.45%-
Calcium0.49%--
Phosphorus0.38%--
Sodium0.27%--

Energy: 149.75 kcal/100g

Additives & feeding info

Feeding and storage

Feeding guide

How much should I feed? (specific amounts not listed on page)

Additives declared on the label

Nutritional additives

Choline Chloride; Iron Protein; Zinc Amino Acid Complex; Niacin; alpha-Tocopherol Acetate; Selenium Yeast; Manganese Protein; Copper Amino Acid Complex; Thiamine Mononitrate; Calcium Pantothenate; Riboflavin; Pyridoxine Hydrochloride; Vitamin A Acetate; Biotin; Vitamin B12 Supplement; Calcium Iodate; Folic Acid; Vitamin D3

Technological additives

Sodium Pyrophosphate

Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-19

Brand and contact: ZEAL
ZEAL logo
Website
https://www.zealpetfood.com/collections/air-dried-dog-food
Email
[email protected]
Address
2400 E Francis St, Ontario, CA 91761-7728
Contact page
www.zealpetfood.com

Trust and provenance

Recall history
No recalls recorded in our database
Label data last checked
2026-09-19
Scored with
Model v3 (methodology)
Product page
www.zealpetfood.com

Recall history is presentation-only and never affects the score. Dates are when we recorded the data, not when the manufacturer last changed the recipe.

External platform ratings are not scores for this individual recipe.

Trustpilot: 3.7/5 · 1 reviews

27 reviews on this product · 4.7/5

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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence

Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated

Why this score?

The overall score is 59 out of 100. Undeclared ingredient shares, meaning ingredients without printed percentages, contributed -10.6 points against the score. Overall ingredient quality, referring to the overall quality of the ingredient list, contributed +7.2 points. Complete recipe, being labelled nutritionally complete, contributed +2.3 points, and printed percentages, meaning printing percentages for most of the recipe, contributed +2 points.

Scored with model v3 on 2026-10-25. Each component is the feature value for this product multiplied by the model's published coefficient.

ComponentInputCoefficientContribution
Base score-30.909+30.91
Average ingredient quality0.89.191+7.18
Oil share of dry matter4.6%-0.092-0.43
Vegetable share of dry matter4.4%-0.005-0.02
Additive share of dry matter3.9%0.163+0.63
Supplement share of dry matter65.9%-0.012-0.80
Recipe graded poor3.2%-0.065-0.21
Number of poor ingredients1-0.876-0.88
Largest single poor ingredient3.2%0.060+0.19
Undeclared quantities100.0%-0.106-10.56
Complete dietyes2.294+2.29
Low meat (under 10% of dry matter)yes-3.158-3.16
Additive penalty-3.840.222-0.85
Processing multiplier1.0033.786+33.79
Processing: Wet Chunksyes-0.672-0.67
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ComponentInputCoefficientContribution
Base score-30.909+30.91
Average ingredient quality0.89.191+7.18
Meat share of dry matter0.0%0.096+0.00
Carb share of dry matter0.0%-0.115+0.00
Oil share of dry matter4.6%-0.092-0.43
Vegetable share of dry matter4.4%-0.005-0.02
Additive share of dry matter3.9%0.163+0.63
Supplement share of dry matter65.9%-0.012-0.80
Other share of dry matter0.0%-0.375+0.00
Unrecognised share of dry matter0.0%-0.027+0.00
Recipe graded poor3.2%-0.065-0.21
Poor-quality meat in recipe0.0%-0.179+0.00
Number of poor ingredients1-0.876-0.88
Largest single poor ingredient3.2%0.060+0.19
Undeclared quantities100.0%-0.106-10.56
Prints ingredient percentagesno0.000+0.00
Complete dietyes2.294+2.29
Frozen or chilled freshno0.000+0.00
High meat (30%+ of dry matter)no0.707+0.00
Low meat (under 10% of dry matter)yes-3.158-3.16
High carb and low meatno-1.180+0.00
Meat share × printed percentages0.00.000+0.00
Meat share × fresh0.00.000+0.00
Fresh × high meat0.011.084+0.00
Additive penalty-3.840.222-0.85
Processing multiplier1.0033.786+33.79
Processing: Rawno-0.054+0.00
Processing: Fresh Chilledno-2.354+0.00
Processing: Fresh Frozenno-2.354+0.00
Processing: Fresh Refrigeratedno0.000+0.00
Processing: Fresh Shelfno-0.672+0.00
Processing: Dry Freeze Driedno6.629+0.00
Processing: Dry Air Driedno6.331+0.00
Processing: Dry Cold Pressedno-6.713+0.00
Processing: Dry Bakedno-6.713+0.00
Processing: Dry Extrudedno-6.713+0.00
Processing: Dry Semi Moistno-6.174+0.00
Processing: Dry Mueslino-10.146+0.00
Processing: Wet Pateno-0.672+0.00
Processing: Wet Chunksyes-0.672-0.67
Processing-type offset
-0.08
Additives declared on label
+2 transparency bonus
Subtotal
59.3
Final score
59/100

Contributions are rounded to two decimals, so they may not sum exactly to the subtotal. The full coefficient table is published on the methodology page.

Nutritional: declared analysis vs reference ranges

How the declared analysis compares with FEDIAF reference ranges for adult dogs. The label prints as-fed values; we convert to a dry-matter basis before scoring, and the bands are dry-matter ranges. Scores rise to 100 at the band midpoint: the reference is adequacy, not maximisation. Nutrients with a published upper limit taper again above it; fat is policed through calorie density rather than a direct penalty.

Guaranteed-analysis FEDIAF score: crude minimums and maximums are bounds, not typical values; moisture (a maximum) uses the processing median where available; experimental US score.

NutrientAs fed (label)Dry matter (scored)Score
Protein10.237.1 (band 24.504545454545454 to 40%)100
Fat12.846.5 (band 7.4875 to 20%)100
Fibre0.51.8 (band 0.5 to 5%)87.6
Calcium0.491.8 (band 0.6806818181818182 to 2.5%)100
Phosphorus0.381.4 (band 0.5445454545454546 to 1.6%)100
Sodium0.271 (band 0.13613636363636364+%)100
Calcium:phosphorus ratio1.31.3 (band 1 to 2%)87.4
Energy (kcal/100g)149.75544.5100

Scored over 8 declared nutrients (combined weight 95); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.

Declared fortification: 18 nutritional additives on the label
  • Choline Chloride
  • Iron Protein
  • Zinc Amino Acid Complex
  • Niacin
  • alpha-Tocopherol Acetate
  • Selenium Yeast
  • Manganese Protein
  • Copper Amino Acid Complex
  • Thiamine Mononitrate
  • Calcium Pantothenate
  • Riboflavin
  • Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
  • Vitamin A Acetate
  • Biotin
  • Vitamin B12 Supplement
  • Calcium Iodate
  • Folic Acid
  • Vitamin D3

Medium confidence: the full five-part analysis is on file; where moisture was not declared it was estimated from the food type.

This measures agreement with published reference ranges, not suitability for an individual dog. For medical conditions, follow veterinary guidance.

Transparency: what the label discloses

How much the manufacturer discloses, measured against the FEDIAF Code of Good Labelling Practice and Regulation 767/2009. Mandatory items dominate the weighting.

ItemPoints
✓ Ingredient list on the label (mandatory)10/10
✗ Printed percentages on the label (voluntary) - not on file0/20
✓ Analytical constituents declared (mandatory)15/15
✓ Additives declared (mandatory)10/10
✓ Energy value declared (voluntary)5/5
✓ Complete/complementary designation (mandatory)5/5
✓ Feeding guidance given (mandatory)10/10
✓ Manufacturer identity and address (mandatory)10/10
✓ Country of manufacture stated (voluntary)10/10
✗ Batch and date labelling (mandatory) - not on file0/5

Capped at 60: mandatory items missing (Batch and date labelling).

Safety: recall history

Recall and safety-notice history, time-decayed. This dimension is shown alongside the score and never feeds the headline number.

No recalls recorded in our database.

Evidence: what the brand claims, and what supports it

The claims made on the pack and product page, checked against the declared label. We record claims as stated; "consistent" means our stored label data supports the claim, "contradicted" means it conflicts with it. Functional claims are recorded but never scored.

100/100 · strong — 3 checkable claims: 3 consistent, 0 contradicted.

Consistent with the label

  • "Pure & Simple Nutrition – No fillers, grains, gums, artificial flavors, or colors." — supported by the declared grain-free data.
  • "NO Fillers, Grains, or Additives" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
  • "0% No fillers, grains, artificial preservatives, or by-products - just pure, wholesome nutrition your dog deserves" — supported by the declared grain-free data.

19 further claims on file that we cannot check against the label.

Strong: at least three checkable claims, all consistent with the declared label, and no compliance cap.

ClaimTypeCheckSubstantiation
Fully Traceable Supply Chain (on page)provenancenot checkableManufacturer assertion
Crafted in New Zealand (on page)provenancenot checkableManufacturer assertion
Superfood Blend – Green-lipped mussels, salmon oil & kelp promote joint, coat & digestion health. (on page)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Hydration & Versatility – Moisture-rich, ideal as a full meal or topper to entice appetite (on page)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Sustainable New Zealand Sourcing (on page)provenancenot checkableManufacturer assertion
77% High moisture content keeps your dog properly hydrated and supports healthy urinary tract function, reducing the risk of urinary issues (on page)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Functional Natural Superfoods (on page)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Loaded with Superfoods to boost joint, coat, and immunity support (on page)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Formulated to Help Pets Thrive (on page)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Nutrition Tailored for Canine Health (on page)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Backed by Science, Built for Real Needs (on page)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Strict Safety Standards, From Source to Shelf (on page)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Natural Superfoods and Nutrient-Rich Plant Ingredients (on page)Contentnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Pure & Simple Nutrition – No fillers, grains, gums, artificial flavors, or colors. (on page)Free-fromconsistentManufacturer assertion
NO Fillers, Grains, or Additives (on page)Free-fromconsistentManufacturer assertion
Complete Traceability (on page)Contentnot checkableManufacturer assertion
94% Lamb & Organs – High-quality protein from lamb, supporting lean muscle & vitality. (on page)Contentnot checkableManufacturer assertion
94% Real Meat and Organs (on page)Contentnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Real Whole Meats, No Meat Meals (on page)Contentnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Lean and easily digestible proteins (on page)Contentnot checkableManufacturer assertion
0% No fillers, grains, artificial preservatives, or by-products - just pure, wholesome nutrition your dog deserves (on page)Free-fromconsistentManufacturer assertion
Responsibly sourced in New Zealand from grass-fed, free-range farms with the highest quality standards (on page)Contentnot checkableManufacturer assertion

The full scoring method is published. See the methodology for exactly how the headline score and each dimension are calculated.

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