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ACANA Puppy Wholesome Grains Real Chicken, Eggs Turkey Dry Dog Food

ACANA Puppy Wholesome Grains Real Chicken, Eggs  Turkey Dry Dog Food
Company info
Company HQ
Alberta, Canada
Parent company
Champion Petfoods
Product info
Age Range: Puppy
Food Form Dry Puppy Food
Cost per day: $0.15
Primary proteins
  • Deboned Chicken
  • Chicken Meal
  • Chicken Liver
  • Catfish Meal

Ingredients

Deboned chicken, chicken meal, oat groats, whole sorghum, whole millet, chicken fat, whole oats, chicken liver, catfish meal, ground miscanthus grass, eggs, deboned turkey, fish oil, natural chicken flavor, chicken cartilage, chicken heart, turkey giblet (liver, heart gizzard), whole butternut squash, whole pumpkin, salt, potassium chloride, choline chloride, taurine, dried kelp, vitamin E supplement, mixed tocopherols (preservative), zinc proteinate, vitamin D3 supplement, vitamin A acetate, freeze-dried chicken liver, freeze-dried turkey liver, niacin , thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement, copper proteinate, chicory root, turmeric, sarsaparilla root, althea root, rosehips, juniper berries, citric acid (preservative), rosemary extract, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus casei fermentation product.

Breed sizes

size-1 Toy
size-2 Small
size-3 Medium
size-4 Large
size-5 Giant

Overall Score

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66%

Ratings

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 44%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 85%
? We scan the FDA’s database and rate each brand by the number of recalls in its history. Brands with fewer recalls receive higher ratings. Recall History 100%
? By comparing the prices of foods in our database, we determine if a food is above or below market average price. Lower-priced foods receive higher ratings. Price 44%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 58%
? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 40%
? Based on the variety of sizes available. Size Variety 83%

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

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Protein: 28%

Fat: 19%

Fiber: 6%

Moisture: 12%

Ash: 0%

Carb: 35%

Dry Matter Analysis

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Protein: 31.82%

Fat: 21.59%

Fiber: 6.82%

Ash: 8%

Carb: 39.77%

Calorie Weighted Basis

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Protein: 25.65%

Fat: 42.28%

Carb: 32.07%

Our Review

Pros
  • 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
  • A good source of omega-3 fatty acids
  • Has all the nutrients your puppy or mother dog needs
Cons
  • 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 Wholesome Grains Real Chicken, Eggs Turkey 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 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 Oat Groats. Oat groats are whole seeds from the oat plant that have had their tough outer hulls removed. The oat groats in pet food are a source of carbohydrates, protein, vitamins, minerals to support your companion’s overall well-being.

The fourth ingredient is Whole Sorghum.

The fifth ingredient is Whole Millet.

When we analyzed the ingredients in ACANA Puppy Wholesome Grains Real Chicken, Eggs Turkey Dry Dog Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.

Price Analysis

Price per lb

Product Price

$4.32

Market Price avg.

$3.81

% From the Avg

+13%

Price per 100 kcal

Product Price

$0.25

Market Price avg.

$0.23

% From the Avg

+11%

Price per day

Product Price

$0.15

Market Price avg.

$0.13

% From the Avg

+15%

ACANA Puppy Wholesome Grains Real Chicken, Eggs Turkey Dry Dog Food is priced above 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 Wholesome Grains Real Chicken, Eggs Turkey Dry Dog Food to the other 227 dry puppy food recipes in our database:

DM Protein

DM Protein

Product info

31.82%

All Products avg.

32.35%

% From the Avg

-2%

DM Fat

DM Fat

Product info

21.59%

All Products avg.

17.94%

% From the Avg

+20%

DM Fiber

DM Fiber

Product info

6.82%

All Products avg.

4.66%

% From the Avg

+46%

DM Carb

DM Carb

Product info

39.77%

All Products avg.

44.25%

% From the Avg

-10%

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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