ACANA high-protein dog food recipes feature wholesome, fresh or raw ingredients like farm-raised meat and free-run* poultry, balanced with whole fruit and nutritious vegetables. The result is nutrient-rich dog food that furry friends of all ages and breeds are bound to love.
In addition to dog food for adults, ACANA offers puppy food, as well as food crafted for both small and large breeds, to support their specific needs. With dry dog food options like Butcher’s Favorites and wet dog foods like Premium Pâté, ACANA specializes in wholesome-ingredient dog foods that provide options for every dog breed and life stage.
ACANA also offers premium freeze-dried dog treats like patties, morsels and chewy strips, all high in quality animal ingredients and packed with nourishment. ACANA diets are so fresh it’s like every meal came from the farmer’s market and they make your dog feel so good on the inside, you’ll see it on the outside!
*Our free-run chickens, turkeys and ducks are not housed in cages and are able to move in a barn without outdoor access.
The amount of ACANA premium pet foods Pet Lovers feed their animal depends on their dog or cat’s size, breed, stage of life and activity level. ACANA foods are highly palatable, so remember not to overfeed your pet, as this can cause issues like loose stool or unwanted weight gain. For most pets, ACANA recommends feeding twice daily, spacing the meals eight to 12 hours apart. Portions may need to be adjusted as you learn your pet’s ideal daily maintenance amount, which will change over time as their age and activity levels change.
ACANA takes great care with all its nutritious ingredients to ensure pets eats the best quality food possible. With high-protein diets, Pet Lovers may see words like fresh, raw and dried. Here’s what each means:
Fresh: ACANA’s fresh ingredients meet the AAFCO standard of refrigeration as the sole method of preservation.
Raw: ACANA’s raw ingredients are the same as the fresh category, but are frozen at the peak of freshness to preserve nutrients.
Dried: Dried fish, poultry and meat ingredients are made of flesh, bones and cartilage, and provide a concentrated source of protein, with their bone content providing a very rich source of minerals. Dried ingredients are made by removing water from the meat, bone and cartilage ingredients through a cooking process.
ACANA collaborates with specially-curated group of leading farmers, ranchers and fisheries that are known and trusted. Trust is earned by demonstrating an ongoing commitment to quality, food safety, sustainability and communication. ACANA gets lamb from New Zealand, fish from Scandinavia and other premium-ingredients from around the world, and all of them are used in the high-protein dog foods.
Transitioning to an unfamiliar dog food can sometimes be challenging for a dog’s digestive systems. This means it’s important to introduce new food gradually and ACANA recommends Pet Lovers begin by mixing 25 percent new food with 75 percent old food. Slowly increase the new food proportionately over 10-14 days until you are feeding 100 percent new food.
ACANA includes fruit and vegetables in its recipes because they are natural sources of fiber, vitamins, and minerals, and also provide the binding action needed to form a kibble. ACANA’s legume inclusions are a healthy source of fiber and soluble carbohydrates. Pet Lovers looking for food without these ingredients should try ACANA Wholesome Grains, which are grain-inclusive recipes that are free of any legumes, including peas, beans and lentils.
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