Addiction Zen Vegetarian Dry Dog Food, Meat- and Potato-Free
- Recipeoats, soybean meal, rice and peas lead the list; no animal-based proteins, potatoes, artificial flavors or preservatives, per Addiction
- Formulated bya holistic veterinarian and a clinical nutritionist, per Addiction
- Nutrition22% crude protein (min), 9% crude fat (min) and 7.5% crude fiber (max), at 3,300 kcal ME/kg or 363 kcal per cup
- Skin and coatcoconut oil and flaxseed, with omega-3 and omega-6 at 1% minimum each, to help support healthy skin and coat
- Life stageformulated to meet AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages, including growth of large size dogs (70 lb or more as adults)
- Sizes4 lb (1.8 kg) or 20 lb (9.0 kg) bag, packs of 2 or 4 x 4 lb bags, or a trial pack of 12 x 60 g
- Made inNew Zealand, at Addiction's plant in the Bay of Plenty
About this product
Addiction Zen Vegetarian is a meat-free, potato-free dry dog food made with oats, soybean meal, rice and peas, for dogs that need a diet without animal proteins.
Guaranteed analysis
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Crude protein (min) | 22.0% |
| Crude fat (min) | 9.0% |
| Crude fiber (max) | 7.5% |
| Moisture (max) | 10.0% |
| Taurine (min) | 0.1% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids (min) | 1.0% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids (min) | 1.0% |
| Metabolizable energy | 3,300 kcal ME/kg (363 kcal ME/cup) |
Ingredients
Oats, Soybean Meal, Rice, Peas, Coconut Oil, Dried Kelp, Dicalcium Phosphate, Flaxseed, Natural Flavor, Brewers Dried Yeast, Sea Salt, Potassium Chloride, Natural Buffered Vinegar, Choline Chloride, Taurine, DL-Methionine, Calcium Carbonate, Zinc Amino Acid Complex, Iron Amino Acid Complex, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin (Vitamin B3), Copper Amino Acid Complex, d-Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Manganese Amino Acid Complex, Sodium Selenite, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Cobalt Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Mixed Tocopherols (for added freshness), Rosemary Extract, Tea Extract, Spearmint Extract.
Feeding guide
| Dog weight | Dry food per day |
|---|---|
| Up to 11 lb (5 kg) | 1/2 to 1 1/4 cups (55 to 139 g) |
| 11 to 22 lb (5 to 10 kg) | 1 1/4 to 2 cups (139 to 220 g) |
| 22 to 55 lb (10 to 25 kg) | 2 to 4 1/2 cups (220 to 495 g) |
| Over 55 lb (25 kg) | 4 1/2 to 7 1/3 cups (495 to 813 g) |
How to use
Switch over 7 days: mix 25% new food with 75% of the old food for the first 2 days, then raise the new food a little each day until it is the full meal by day 7. One cup is about 110 g. Adjust the amount to your dog; puppies and nursing dogs may need more. Keep fresh water available at all times.
Use it for
- Meat-free meals for dogs that need to avoid animal proteins
- Potato-free feeding for dogs that must skip potatoes
- Vegetarian homes that want a plant-based kibble for their dog
- Puppies to seniors of any size, including large breeds
Who it's for, and who it's not for
- For: dogs of all ages and sizes that need a meat-free, potato-free diet, and owners who want a vegetarian kibble made in New Zealand.
- Not for: dogs that react to soy, oats, rice or peas, dogs that need a grain-free food (it contains oats and rice), or dogs on a vet-prescribed diet.
Questions
Is Zen Vegetarian vegan?
Addiction calls it 100% vegetarian and free from animal-based proteins, and its FAQ also uses the word vegan. The label does not state the source of the natural flavor or vitamin D3.
Is it grain-free?
No. It contains oats and rice. It is meat-free and potato-free.
Can puppies eat Zen Vegetarian?
Yes. Addiction says it meets AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages, including growth of dogs expected to weigh 70 lb or more as adults.



