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Summary
Nutrition
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
1/2
ACANA
Pacifica
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.
Is ACANA Pacifica dry cat food good?
ACANA Pacifica 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
37 of 37 matched
Prefer
7
Concerned
3
Notice
0
1
Raw Whole Herring
2
Raw Whole Mackerel
3
Raw Hake
4
Herring Meal
5
Blue Whiting Meal
6
Mackerel Meal
7
Whole Pinto Beans
8
Whole Peas
9
Raw Flounder
10
Fish Oil
11
Whole Red Lentils
12
Whole Chickpeas
13
Whole Green Lentils
14
Raw Rockfish
15
Sunflower Oil
16
Lentil Fibre
17
Dried Kelp
18
Fresh Whole Pumpkin
19
Fresh Whole Butternut Squash
20
Fresh Whole Carrots
21
Fresh Whole Apples
22
Fresh Whole Pears
23
Fresh Whole Zucchini
24
Dried Chicory Root
25
Fresh Kale
26
Fresh Spinach
27
Fresh Turnip Greens
28
Fresh Beet Greens
29
Whole Cranberries
30
Whole Blueberries
31
Whole Saskatoon Berries
32
Turmeric Root
33
Milk Thistle
34
Burdock Root
35
Lavender
36
Marshmallow Root
37
Rosehips
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 Peas may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.
Ingredients worth checking: Fish Oil, Lentil Fibre, Lavender.
Higher-caution ingredients: Fresh Kale have caution notes in the ingredient database.
Possible digestion triggers: Whole Pinto Beans, Whole Peas, Whole Red Lentils, 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'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 Hake
Herring Meal
Blue Whiting Meal
Mackerel Meal
Raw Flounder
Raw Rockfish
Animal Protein
High
High
Animal
92%
Plant
8%
Meat-forward: 92% of the weighted protein in ACANA Pacifica comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (8% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Raw Whole Herring
Raw Whole Mackerel
Raw Hake
Herring Meal
Blue Whiting Meal
Mackerel Meal
Raw Flounder
Raw Rockfish
Plant
Whole Pinto Beans
Whole Peas
Whole Red Lentils
Whole Chickpeas
Whole Green Lentils
ACANA Pacifica dry cat food Review
ACANA Pacifica 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.
92% 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 good for cats?
Yes — rated 4.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.
Does ACANA Pacifica contain Dairy?
Does ACANA Pacifica contain Egg?
Does ACANA Pacifica contain Legumes?
Does ACANA Pacifica contain Nuts?
Is ACANA Pacifica grain-free?
What are the main protein sources in ACANA Pacifica?
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