ACANA First Feast Dry Cat Food
Company info
Company HQ
Alberta, Canada
Parent company
Champion PetfoodsProduct info
Primary proteins
- Deboned Chicken
- Chicken Meal
- Herring Meal
- Turkey Meal
Ingredients
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Estimated Nutrient Content
To understand the nutrient content of pet food, we visualize its macronutrient composition in three ways. In the charts below, you’ll see a guaranteed analysis on an as-fed basis, a dry matter analysis, and a breakdown of the food’s macronutrients on a calorie-weighted basis.
Remember that all of these values are estimates based on the guaranteed analysis published by the company, and the food’s actual nutrient values may be slightly different.
Guaranteed Analysis
Protein: 36%
Fat: 18%
Fiber: 4%
Moisture: 10%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 32%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 40%
Fat: 20%
Fiber: 4.44%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 35.56%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 32.23%
Fat: 39.13%
Carb: 28.64%
Our Review
- To our knowledge, ACANA has never had a product recall
- Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
- Contains dried kelp as a natural source of essential nutrients
- Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
- Rich in species-appropriate animal protein
- Affordable
- High in carbohydrates
- Low in moisture
- Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
- Some cats may be allergic to fish
Recall History
The following list (if present) shows all cat food recalls related to ACANA since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.
Since 2011 ACANA has never been recalled.
Ingredient Review
Our review of ACANA First Feast Dry Cat Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.
The first ingredient is Deboned Chicken. Deboned chicken is chicken meat with the bones removed. In pet food, deboned chicken is a valuable source of protein.
The second ingredient is Chicken Meal. In pet food, chicken meal is often listed as a source of protein. Chicken meal is produced by baking and grinding chicken meat and skin. As a dry form of animal protein, it is most often found in kibble and treats.
The third ingredient is Herring Meal. Herring meal is the ground, dried tissue from the herring fish. In pet food, herring meal can serve as a source of easily digested protein, amino acids, and essential fatty acids to benefit your companion’s overall health.
The fourth ingredient is Oatmeal. Oatmeal is made with oats that have had their tough outer hulls removed before further processing into a coarse high-fiber substance. The oatmeal in pet food is a source of carbohydrates, protein, vitamins, minerals to support your companion’s overall well-being.
The fifth ingredient is Whole Peas. Whole peas are legumes that serve as a grain-free, gluten-free source of protein, fiber, and carbohydrates. In pet food, whole peas are an energy source as well as a supplementary source of vitamins and minerals.
When we analyzed the ingredients in ACANA First Feast Dry Cat Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per lb
Product Price
$5.25
Market Price avg.
$4.52
% From the Avg
+16%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$0.30
Market Price avg.
$0.28
% From the Avg
+8%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.18
Market Price avg.
$0.16
% From the Avg
+11%
ACANA First Feast Dry Cat Food is priced within the average market price for dry cat food.
Nutritional Analysis
Adult cat foods can have a lot of variability in calorie density but generally meet requirements for the average active cat. With formulations addressing a wide variety of needs, including weight loss or gain, indoor or outdoor living, or hairball problems, individual recipes may vary greatly in calorie, fiber, and nutritional content.
With that in mind, we’ve compared ACANA First Feast Dry Cat Food to the other 534 dry cat food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
40%
All Products avg.
38.91%
% From the Avg
+3%
DM Fat
Product info
20%
All Products avg.
16.8%
% From the Avg
+19%
DM Fiber
Product info
4.44%
All Products avg.
5.11%
% From the Avg
-13%
DM Carb
Product info
35.56%
All Products avg.
37.83%
% From the Avg
-6%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a meat based food that’s moderate in protein with high fat and moderate carbohydrate content relative to other dry cat foods.
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