ACANA Puppy Junior Formula Grain Free Dry Dog Food
Company info
Company HQ
Alberta, Canada
Parent company
Champion PetfoodsProduct info
Primary proteins
- Deboned Chicken
- Deboned Turkey
- Chicken Meal
- Turkey Meal
Ingredients
Breed sizes
Toy
Small
Medium
Large
Giant
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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: 31%
Fat: 19%
Fiber: 5%
Moisture: 12%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 33%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 35.23%
Fat: 21.59%
Fiber: 5.68%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 37.5%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 28.15%
Fat: 41.89%
Carb: 29.96%
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
- A good source of omega-3 fatty acids
- Has all the nutrients your puppy or mother dog needs
- Low in moisture
- Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
- Some dogs may be allergic to fish
Recall History
The following list (if present) shows all dog 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 Puppy Junior Formula Grain Free Dry Dog 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 Deboned Turkey. Deboned turkey is a general term for turkey meat that has had the bones removed. The deboned turkey in pet food is a valuable protein source as well as a source of other essential nutrients to benefit your companion’s overall wellbeing.
The third 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 fourth ingredient is Whole Green Peas. Whole Green Peas are packed with proteins, fiber, zinc, manganese and vitamin C. Fresh or frozen Whole Green Peas in your pet’s diet helps strengthen immunity, reduces inflammation and aids in digestion.
The fifth ingredient is Whole Red Lentils. Whole Red Lentils are lens-shaped edible seeds packed with proteins, fiber, magnesium, and iron. Whole Red Lentils in a pet diet help boost your pet’s immune system, lowers cholesterol and blood pressure levels and reduces the risk of your companion suffering from heart disease. It's an excellent food for diabetic pets
When we analyzed the ingredients in ACANA Puppy Junior Formula Grain Free Dry Dog Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per lb
Product Price
$3.6
Market Price avg.
$3.81
% From the Avg
-6%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$0.21
Market Price avg.
$0.23
% From the Avg
-8%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.12
Market Price avg.
$0.13
% From the Avg
-5%
ACANA Puppy Junior Formula Grain Free Dry Dog Food is priced below the average market price for dry puppy food.
Nutritional Analysis
A puppy needs plenty of calories to support their growth and development. In general, puppy foods are much higher in calories to help support all of the extra energy that goes into growth. Depending on your pup’s breed, they may need to continue eating puppy food for between 6 and 24 months. Small breeds tend to mature more quickly than large breeds. Make sure to ask your veterinarian how long your puppy should remain on a puppy formula.
With that in mind, we’ve compared ACANA Puppy Junior Formula Grain Free Dry Dog Food to the other 227 dry puppy food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
35.23%
All Products avg.
32.35%
% From the Avg
+9%
DM Fat
Product info
21.59%
All Products avg.
17.94%
% From the Avg
+20%
DM Fiber
Product info
5.68%
All Products avg.
4.66%
% From the Avg
+22%
DM Carb
Product info
37.5%
All Products avg.
44.25%
% From the Avg
-15%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a meat based food that’s moderate in protein with high fat and low carbohydrate content relative to other dry puppy foods.
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