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Summary
Nutrition
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
1/2
ACANA
Pacifica Highest Protein All Life Stages
Cat
Dry
Rating
★★★★☆
4.5 / 5
Protein Clarity
High
Animal Protein
High
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Legumes
Fish
Free From:
Gluten grains
Grains (gluten-free)
Dairy
Egg
Nuts
Poultry
Red meat
Shellfish
Unknown Meal
Pros
Uses clearly named animal protein sources for better transparency.
Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.
Uses mainly organic mineral sources, which are typically better absorbed.
Is ACANA Pacifica Highest Protein All Life Stages dry cat food good?
ACANA Pacifica Highest Protein All Life Stages 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, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Poultry, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Legumes, Fish.
Nutrition Breakdown
Dry Matter
As Fed
Protein
41%
Fat
20%
Est. Carbs
26%
Fiber
3.3%
Ash
10%
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
46 of 51 matched
Prefer
9
Concerned
2
Notice
0
1
Raw Whole Herring
2
Raw Whole Mackerel
3
Raw Whole Hake
4
Dehydrated Herring
5
Dehydrated Blue Whiting
6
Dehydrated Mackerel
7
Whole Pinto Beans
8
Whole Red Lentils
9
Whole Chickpeas
10
Whole Green Lentils
11
Raw Wild-Caught Flounder
No match found in database
12
Herring Oil
13
Algal Oil
14
Whole Green Peas
15
Lentil Fiber
16
Dried Kelp
17
Fresh Whole Pumpkin
18
Fresh Whole Butternut Squash
19
Fresh Whole Zucchini
20
Fresh Whole Carrots
21
Fresh Whole Apples
22
Fresh Whole Pears
23
Fresh Whole Spinach
No match found in database
24
Fresh Whole Kale
No match found in database
25
Fresh Whole Turnip Greens
No match found in database
26
Fresh Whole Beet Greens
No match found in database
27
Whole Cranberries
28
Whole Blueberries
29
Whole Saskatoon Berries
30
Turmeric Root
31
Milk Thistle
32
Burdock Root
33
Lavender
34
Marshmallow Root
35
Rosehips
36
Choline Chloride
37
Taurine
38
Zinc Proteinate
39
Thiamine
40
Riboflavin
41
Niacin
42
Calcium Pantothenate
43
Vitamin B6
44
Folic Acid
45
Biotin
46
Vitamin B12
47
Vitamin A
48
Vitamin D3
49
Vitamin E
50
Copper Proteinate
51
Rosemary Extract
Tips
Named animal proteins near the top: Raw Whole Herring, Raw Whole Mackerel are listed early in the ingredient panel.
Plant protein is worth closer review for cats: Whole Pinto Beans, Whole Red Lentils, Whole Chickpeas may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.
Ingredients worth checking: Lentil Fiber, Lavender.
Possible digestion triggers: Whole Pinto Beans, Whole Red Lentils, Whole Chickpeas, and 3 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 Pacifica Highest Protein All Life Stages'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
Raw Whole Herring
Raw Whole Mackerel
Raw Whole Hake
Dehydrated Herring
Dehydrated Blue Whiting
Dehydrated Mackerel
Animal Protein
High
High
Animal
89%
Plant
11%
Meat-forward: 89% of the weighted protein in ACANA Pacifica Highest Protein All Life Stages comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (11% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Raw Whole Herring
Raw Whole Mackerel
Raw Whole Hake
Dehydrated Herring
Dehydrated Blue Whiting
Dehydrated Mackerel
Plant
Whole Pinto Beans
Whole Red Lentils
Whole Chickpeas
Whole Green Lentils
Whole Green Peas
ACANA Pacifica Highest Protein All Life Stages dry cat food Review
ACANA Pacifica Highest Protein All Life Stages 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 avoiding gluten grains
Pets that thrive on muscle-meat protein
Avoid if
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: Legumes, Fish.
On a dry-matter basis: 41% protein, 20% fat, 26% estimated carbohydrates.
89% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Poultry, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.
Frequently asked questions
Is ACANA Pacifica Highest Protein All Life Stages good for cats?
Yes — rated 4.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.
Does ACANA Pacifica Highest Protein All Life Stages contain Dairy?
Does ACANA Pacifica Highest Protein All Life Stages contain Egg?
Does ACANA Pacifica Highest Protein All Life Stages contain Legumes?
Does ACANA Pacifica Highest Protein All Life Stages contain Nuts?
Is ACANA Pacifica Highest Protein All Life Stages grain-free?
What are the main protein sources in ACANA Pacifica Highest Protein All Life Stages?
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