ACANA Wholesome Grains, Free-Run Poultry & Grains Recipe Dry Dog Food
Dry food for dogs · All life stages · by Acana
The label states it is complete and balanced (AAFCO).
See the full breakdown in Beagly
What to watch for
- Natural flavor Low risk
Flavoring from natural sources. Normally safe, but the term can hide which animal or plant it came from, which matters for allergies. - Salt Low risk
Salt supplies sodium and chloride, which dogs need. Pet foods use small amounts; high salt is mainly a concern for dogs with heart or kidney disease. - Dried kelp Low risk
Seaweed that supplies iodine and trace minerals. Too much kelp can push iodine too high, so it should be a minor ingredient. - Copper sulfate Low risk
A source of copper, an essential trace mineral. Some breeds accumulate copper in the liver, and vets have raised concern that some dog foods supply more than dogs need.
What it does well
- Complete & balanced
Meets an AAFCO nutrient profile. - High protein 30.7%
30% or more on a dry-matter basis. - Named meat first
First ingredient is chicken.
Ingredients
Chicken, turkey, chicken meal, oat groats, whole sorghum, whole millet, catfish meal, whole oats, chicken fat, chicken liver, eggs, ground miscanthus grass, natural chicken flavor, fish oil, turkey giblets (liver, heart, gizzard), chicken heart, whole butternut squash, whole pumpkin, salt, potassium chloride, choline chloride, taurine, dried kelp, vitamin E supplement, mixed tocopherols (preservative), zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, vitamin D3 supplement, vitamin A acetate, copper proteinate, niacin, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement, dried chicory root, turmeric, sarsaparilla root, althea root, rose hips, juniper berries, citric acid (preservative), rosemary extract, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus casei fermentation product
Guaranteed analysis
| Crude protein (min) | 27% |
|---|---|
| Crude fat (min) | 17% |
| Crude fiber (max) | 6% |
| Moisture (max) | 12% |
| Calcium (min) | 1.5% |
| Phosphorus (min) | 1.1% |
| Calories | 3,370 kcal/kg, 371 kcal/cup |
What the label cannot tell you
- Ingredient order is by weight before cooking; fresh meat counts water.
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