Zignature Dog Food Review (Canned)

Zignature canned product range is made up of 12 recipes with ratings varying from 3 to 5 stars. The average rating of the whole range is 4 stars.

The table below shows each recipe in this range including our rating and the AAFCO nutrient profile: Growth (puppy), Maintenance (adult), All Life Stages, Supplemental or Unspecified.

Recipe and Label Analysis

Zignature Kangaroo Formula was selected to represent the other products in the line for detailed recipe and nutrient analysis.

Ingredients Analysis

The first ingredient in this dog food is kangaroo. Kangaroo is a lean meat containing less than 2% fat, which makes it a healthier red meat alternative.

It’s also rich in protein, essential B vitamins, minerals as well as omega 3 and 6 fatty acids.

In a pet food, kangaroo is considered “the clean flesh derived from slaughtered” kangaroo and associated with skeletal muscle or the muscle tissues of the tongue, diaphragm, heart or esophagus.¹

Keep in mind, raw kangaroo contains up to 73% water. After cooking, most of that moisture is lost, reducing the meat content to a fraction of its original weight.

After processing, this item would probably account for a smaller part of the total content of the finished product.

The second ingredient is vegetable broth. Broths are of only modest nutritional value. Yet because they add both flavor and moisture to a dog food, they are a common addition component in many canned products.

The third ingredient includes peas. Peas are a quality source of carbohydrates. And like all legumes, they’re rich in natural fiber.

However, peas contain about 25% protein, a factor that must be considered when judging the meat content of this dog food.

The fourth ingredient is sunflower oil. Sunflower oil is nutritionally similar to safflower oil. Since these oils are high in omega-6 fatty acids and contain no omega-3’s, they’re considered less nutritious than canola or flaxseed oils.

Sunflower oil is notable for its resistance to heat damage during cooking.

There are several different types of sunflower oil, some better than others. Without knowing more, it’s impossible to judge the quality of this ingredient.

The fifth ingredient is kangaroo meal. Kangaroo meal is considered a meat concentrate and contains nearly 300% more protein than fresh raw kangaroo.

The sixth ingredient is chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans. Like peas, bean and lentils, chickpea is a nutritious member of the fiber-rich legume (or pulse) family of vegetables.

The eighth ingredient is alfalfa meal. Although alfalfa meal is high in plant protein (about 18%) and fiber (25%), it can be less common to find it in a dog food recipe.

The ninth ingredient is salt (also known as sodium chloride). Salt is a common additive in many dog foods. That’s because sodium is a necessary mineral for all animals – including humans.

However, since the actual amount of salt added to this recipe isn’t disclosed on the list of ingredients, it’s impossible to judge the nutritional value of this item.

From here, the list goes on to include a number of other items.

But to be realistic, ingredients located this far down the list (other than nutritional supplements) are not likely to affect the overall rating of this Zignature product.

With three notable exceptions…

First, we note the use of taurine, an important amino acid associated with the healthy function of heart muscle. Although taurine is not typically considered essential in canines, some dogs have been shown to be deficient in this critical nutrient.

We view the presence of taurine in this recipe as a positive addition.

In addition, this food includes chelated minerals, minerals that have been chemically attached to protein. This makes them easier to absorb. Chelated minerals are usually found in better dog foods.

And lastly, this recipe contains sodium selenite, a controversial form of the mineral selenium. Sodium selenite appears to be nutritionally inferior to the more natural source of selenium found in selenium yeast.

Nutrient Analysis

Based on its ingredients alone, Zignature Kangaroo Formula looks like an above-average wet product.

The dashboard displays a dry matter protein reading of 40.4%, a fat level of 19.2% and estimated carbohydrates of about 28.8%.

As a group, the brand features an average protein content of 40.4% and a mean fat level of 29.5%. Together, these figures suggest a carbohydrate content of 19% for the overall product line.

And a fat-to-protein ratio of about 73%.

Which means this Zignature product line contains…

Near-average protein. Above-average fat. And below-average carbs when compared to a typical wet dog food.

Even when you consider the protein-boosting effect of the peas, chickpeas and alfalfa meal, this looks like the profile of a wet product containing a significant amount of meat.

Zignature Dog Food Recall History

The following automated list (if present) includes all dog food recalls related to Zignature through July 2025.

No recalls noted.

You can view a complete list of all dog food recalls since 2009 here.

Our Rating of Zignature Dog Food

Zignature is a grain-free, limited-ingredient canned dog food that features a significant amount of named meats as the primary source of animal protein. Some of the recipes have received lower ratings due to a high fat-to-protein ratio, consequently bringing down the overall rating to 4 stars. However, this brand uses high-quality ingredients, making it a good choice in terms of quality.

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About

Zignature dog food, founded in 2010, is produced by Pets Global, Inc. Formulas for Zignature are developed by a team of veterinarians, Ph.D. animal nutritionists, and food scientists, and are manufactured in the USA.

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