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Summary

Nutrition

Recipe

Protein

Verdict

ACANA

First Feast

Cat

Dry

Rating

★★★★☆

4.5 / 5

Protein Clarity

High

Animal Protein

High

Allergy Highlights

Contains:

Grains (gluten-free)

Egg

Legumes

Poultry

Fish

Free From:

Gluten grains

Dairy

Nuts

Red meat

Shellfish

Unknown Meal

Pros

Uses clearly named animal protein sources for better transparency.

Contains organ meats that provide natural vitamins and minerals.

Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.

Is ACANA First Feast dry cat food good?

ACANA First Feast is a dry cat food rated 4.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. The recipe lists most animal ingredients by name and features real muscle meat as a primary protein source. This recipe is free from Gluten grains, Dairy, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Grains (gluten-free), Egg, Legumes, Poultry, Fish.

Nutrition Breakdown

Dry Matter

As Fed

Protein

41%

Fat

20%

Est. Carbs

23%

Fiber

4.4%

Ash

11.1%

Moisture (10%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.

Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.

Tips

Protein is High (41% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This is generally more aligned with cats' higher protein needs than lower-protein recipes, assuming the food is complete for the cat's life stage.

References

Fat is High (20% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. It can raise calorie density, so watch body condition and seek vet input for cats with pancreatitis or digestive disease.

References

Ingredients Analysis

22 of 22 matched

Prefer

Concerned

Notice

Fresh Chicken

Chicken Meal

Herring Meal

Oat Groats

Whole Peas

Chicken Fat

Whole Green Lentils

Turkey Meal

Whole Chickpeas

Whole Red Lentils

Raw Whole Herring

Fresh Eggs

Fish Oil

Inulin Fibre

Raw Kale

Fresh Chicken Giblets

Raw Turkey Liver

Dried Kelp

Fresh Whole Butternut Squash

Fresh Whole Pumpkin

Whole Cranberries

Whole Blueberries

Tips

Named animal proteins near the top: Fresh Chicken, Chicken Meal are listed early in the ingredient panel.

Plant protein is worth closer review for cats: Whole Peas, Whole Green Lentils, Whole Chickpeas may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.

Ingredients worth checking: Oat Groats, Fish Oil.

Possible digestion triggers: Whole Peas, Whole Green Lentils, Whole Chickpeas, and 1 more have digestion notes; watch tolerance if your pet has a sensitive stomach.

Protein Analysis

How this recipe earned its protein scores.

Protein Clarity

High

Named

100%

Strong clarity: 100% of ACANA First Feast's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named (like chicken or salmon). Only 0% use vague terms such as "meat meal" and 0% are by-products. Named protein ingredients let you verify the source and check for allergens.

Contributing ingredients

Named

Fresh Chicken

Chicken Meal

Herring Meal

Turkey Meal

Raw Whole Herring

Fresh Eggs

Fresh Chicken Giblets

Raw Turkey Liver

Animal Protein

High

Animal

87%

Plant

13%

Meat-forward: 87% of the weighted protein in ACANA First Feast comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (13% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.

Contributing ingredients

Animal

Fresh Chicken

Chicken Meal

Herring Meal

Turkey Meal

Raw Whole Herring

Fresh Eggs

Fresh Chicken Giblets

Raw Turkey Liver

Plant

Whole Peas

Whole Green Lentils

Whole Chickpeas

Whole Red Lentils

ACANA First Feast dry cat food Review

ACANA First Feast is a strong choice — rated 4.5 stars with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. A confident pick when the ingredient panel matches your pet's needs.

Best for

Owners who want clearly named protein sources

Pets that thrive on muscle-meat protein

Avoid if

Your pet is allergic to eggs

You're avoiding legumes

Key takeaways

Named animal proteins make up 100% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.

Contains common allergens: Grains (gluten-free), Egg, Legumes, Poultry, Fish.

On a dry-matter basis: 41% protein, 20% fat, 23% estimated carbohydrates.

87% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.

Free from Gluten grains, Dairy, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.

Frequently asked questions

Is ACANA First Feast good for cats?

Yes — rated 4.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.

Does ACANA First Feast contain Dairy?

Does ACANA First Feast contain Egg?

Does ACANA First Feast contain Legumes?

Does ACANA First Feast contain Nuts?

Is ACANA First Feast grain-free?

What are the main protein sources in ACANA First Feast?