K9 Cuisine Balanced Mix
Raw · complementaryHigh meat
Our verdict
Is K9 Cuisine Balanced Mix a good dog food?
This is a complementary food, not a complete diet, so it is not scored on our 1-100 scale. The ingredient breakdown below shows what is in it; a complementary food should be fed alongside, not instead of, a complete diet.
100% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
What the label tells us
- The parsed label contains 8 ingredient entries.
- Names its animal sources (6 named ingredients).
- Uses generic terms (Tongue and Beef Tripe): the specific animal source is not stated.
- Lists no artificial colours or preservatives.
- Prints no ingredient quantities.
Why is this treat not scored?
Our 1 to 100 rating applies to complete everyday meals. Treats are presented through their ingredients, label facts and feeding information rather than a number that could be mistaken for a meal rating.
What should I look for on a treat label?
Look for the ingredient list, named animal sources where species matters to you, any printed quantities, additive declarations, energy and the feeding guide. Single-ingredient products can be simpler, but are not automatically better for every dog or purpose.
These facts come from the manufacturer's published ingredient list.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list chicken, turkey, lamb, fish, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids beef: the label lists beef muscle meat
- Your dog avoids venison: it is listed as an ingredient
- 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 (8)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- meat 100.0%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beef muscle meat | Beef muscle meat | meat · good | - | 16.0 |
| 2 | Venison muscle meat | Muscle Meat | meat · good | - | 15.0 |
| 3 | Beef kidney | Beef Kidney | meat · good | - | 14.0 |
| 4 | tongue | Tongue | meat · medium | - | 13.0 |
| 5 | cheek | Cheek | meat · good | - | 12.0 |
| 6 | and heart | Heart | meat · good | - | 11.0 |
| 7 | Beef tripe | Beef Tripe | meat · medium | - | 10.0 |
| 8 | Venison heart and liver | Liver | meat · good | - | 9.0 |
- 1. Beef muscle meat16.0% estimated
- 2. Venison muscle meat15.0% estimated
- 3. Beef kidney14.0% estimated
- 4. tongue13.0% estimated
- 5. cheek12.0% estimated
- 6. and heart11.0% estimated
- 7. Beef tripe10.0% estimated
- 8. Venison heart and liver9.0% estimated
Nutrition and feeding
Declared analysis (as fed)
No analysis recorded yet.
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
Comes frozen; place in your freezer as soon as possible. Defrost before feeding and keep refrigerated; only defrost enough for two days at a time. Wash hands and surfaces thoroughly with antibacterial soap once food has been served.
Feeding guide
Feed approximately 2–3% of your dog's body weight daily, adjusting as needed based on activity level and condition.
No additives recorded yet.
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-19
Brand and contact: K9 Cuisine
- Website
- https://k9cuisine.co.nz/
- Social
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-19
- Product page
- k9cuisine.co.nz
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.
Brand and retailer reviews
External platform ratings are not scores for this individual recipe.
Trustpilot: 4.2/5 · 2,175 reviews
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