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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
9
Concerned
2
Notice
0
1
Fresh Chicken
2
Chicken Meal
3
Herring Meal
4
Oat Groats
5
Whole Peas
6
Chicken Fat
7
Whole Green Lentils
8
Turkey Meal
9
Whole Chickpeas
10
Whole Red Lentils
11
Raw Whole Herring
12
Fresh Eggs
13
Fish Oil
14
Inulin Fibre
15
Raw Kale
16
Fresh Chicken Giblets
17
Raw Turkey Liver
18
Dried Kelp
19
Fresh Whole Butternut Squash
20
Fresh Whole Pumpkin
21
Whole Cranberries
22
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
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
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?
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