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Summary
Nutrition
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
ACANA
Puppy Recipe
Dog
Dry
Rating
★★★★☆
4.5 / 5
Protein Clarity
High
Animal Protein
High
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Egg
Legumes
Poultry
Fish
Free From:
Gluten grains
Grains (gluten-free)
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.
Uses mainly organic mineral sources, which are typically better absorbed.
Is ACANA Puppy Recipe dry dog food good?
ACANA Puppy Recipe is a dry dog 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, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Egg, Legumes, Poultry, Fish.
Nutrition Breakdown
Dry Matter
As Fed
Protein
35%
Fat
22%
Est. Carbs
30%
Fiber
5.7%
Ash
8%
Moisture (12%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.
Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.
Tips
Protein is High (35% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. For many healthy dogs, this can support muscle maintenance, though dogs with kidney disease or other medical conditions should follow vet-guided diet targets.
References
Fat is High (22% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. It can support calorie needs for active or growing dogs, but portion control and pancreatitis history deserve extra attention.
References
Ingredients Analysis
47 of 47 matched
Prefer
12
Concerned
5
Notice
0
1
Chicken
2
Turkey
3
Chicken Meal
4
Whole Green Peas
5
Whole Red Lentils
6
Chicken Fat
7
Turkey Meal
8
Flounder
9
Eggs
10
Fish Oil
11
Whole Yellow Peas
12
Lentil Fiber
13
Chicken Broth
14
Whole Chickpeas
15
Whole Green Lentils
16
Whole Pinto Beans
17
Pea Starch
18
Natural Chicken Flavor
19
Chicken Liver
20
Chicken Heart
21
Salt
22
Vitamin E Supplement
23
Dried Kelp
24
Zinc Proteinate
25
Mixed Tocopherols
26
Whole Pumpkin
27
Collard Greens
28
Whole Apples
29
Whole Pears
30
Calcium Pantothenate
31
Thiamine Mononitrate
32
Freeze-dried Chicken
33
Freeze Dried Turkey
34
Riboflavin
35
Folic Acid
36
Copper Proteinate
37
Dried Chicory Root
38
Turmeric
39
Sarsaparilla Root
40
Althea Root
41
Rose Hips
42
Juniper Berries
43
Citric Acid
44
Rosemary Extract
45
Dried Lactobaccillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product
46
Dried Bifidobacterium Animalis Fermentation Product
47
Dried Lactobacillus Casei Fermentation Product
Tips
Named animal proteins near the top: Chicken, Turkey are listed early in the ingredient panel.
Plant protein signal: Whole Green Peas, Whole Red Lentils may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.
Ingredients worth checking: Fish Oil, Lentil Fiber, Pea Starch.
Possible digestion triggers: Whole Green Peas, Whole Red Lentils, Whole Yellow Peas, and 5 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 Puppy Recipe'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
Chicken
Turkey
Chicken Meal
Turkey Meal
Flounder
Eggs
Chicken Broth
Chicken Liver
Chicken Heart
Freeze-dried Chicken
Freeze Dried Turkey
Animal Protein
High
High
Animal
84%
Plant
16%
Meat-forward: 84% of the weighted protein in ACANA Puppy Recipe comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (16% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Chicken
Turkey
Chicken Meal
Turkey Meal
Flounder
Eggs
Chicken Broth
Chicken Liver
Chicken Heart
Freeze-dried Chicken
Freeze Dried Turkey
Plant
Whole Green Peas
Whole Red Lentils
Whole Yellow Peas
Whole Chickpeas
Whole Green Lentils
Whole Pinto Beans
Pea Starch
ACANA Puppy Recipe dry dog food Review
ACANA Puppy Recipe 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
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: Egg, Legumes, Poultry, Fish.
On a dry-matter basis: 35% protein, 22% fat, 30% estimated carbohydrates.
84% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.
Frequently asked questions
Is ACANA Puppy Recipe good for dogs?
Yes — rated 4.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.
Does ACANA Puppy Recipe contain Dairy?
Does ACANA Puppy Recipe contain Egg?
Does ACANA Puppy Recipe contain Legumes?
Does ACANA Puppy Recipe contain Nuts?
Is ACANA Puppy Recipe grain-free?
What are the main protein sources in ACANA Puppy Recipe?
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