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Summary

Nutrition

Recipe

Protein

Verdict

1/3

ACANA

Singles Grass-Fed Lamb Recipe

Dog

Dry

Rating

★★★★☆

4.5 / 5

Protein Clarity

High

Animal Protein

High

Allergy Highlights

Contains:

Legumes

Red meat

Free From:

Gluten grains

Grains (gluten-free)

Dairy

Egg

Nuts

Poultry

Fish

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.

Cons

Relies mostly on inorganic mineral supplements, which may be less bioavailable.

Is ACANA Singles Grass-Fed Lamb Recipe dry dog food good?

ACANA Singles Grass-Fed Lamb 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. However, most minerals are supplied in inorganic forms that may be less well absorbed. This recipe is free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Poultry, Fish, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Legumes, Red meat.

Nutrition Breakdown

Dry Matter

As Fed

Protein

35%

Fat

17%

Est. Carbs

34%

Fiber

5.7%

Ash

8.5%

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 (17% 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

46 of 46 matched

Prefer

Concerned

Notice

Raw Lamb

Lamb Meal

Whole Green Peas

Whole Red Lentils

Raw Lamb Liver

Canola Oil

Fresh Apples

Whole Chickpeas

Whole Green Lentils

Whole Yellow Peas

Lentil Fibre

Pea Starch

Sunflower Oil

Algae

Raw Lamb Tripe

Raw Lamb Kidney

Fresh Whole Butternut Squash

Fresh Whole Pumpkin

Dried Kelp

Salt

Dried Chicory Root

Whole Cranberries

Whole Blueberries

Turmeric

Milk Thistle

Burdock Root

Lavender

Marshmallow Root

Rosehips

Tocopherol Extract from Vegetable Oils

Citric Acid

Rosemary Extract

Taurine

Choline Chloride

Zinc

Copper

Vitamin B1

Vitamin B2

Niacin

Calcium-d-pantothenate

Vitamin B6

Folic Acid

Vitamin B12

Vitamin D3

Vitamin E

Enterococcus Faecium

Tips

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

Plant protein signal: Whole Green Peas, Whole Red Lentils, Whole Chickpeas may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.

Ingredients worth checking: Canola Oil, Lentil Fibre, Pea Starch.

Possible digestion triggers: Whole Green Peas, Whole Red Lentils, Canola Oil, and 4 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 Singles Grass-Fed Lamb 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

Raw Lamb

Lamb Meal

Raw Lamb Liver

Raw Lamb Tripe

Raw Lamb Kidney

Animal Protein

High

Animal

72%

Plant

28%

Meat-forward: 72% of the weighted protein in ACANA Singles Grass-Fed Lamb Recipe comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (28% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.

Contributing ingredients

Animal

Raw Lamb

Lamb Meal

Raw Lamb Liver

Raw Lamb Tripe

Raw Lamb Kidney

Plant

Whole Green Peas

Whole Red Lentils

Whole Chickpeas

Whole Green Lentils

Whole Yellow Peas

Pea Starch

Algae

ACANA Singles Grass-Fed Lamb Recipe dry dog food Review

ACANA Singles Grass-Fed Lamb 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

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, Red meat.

On a dry-matter basis: 35% protein, 17% fat, 34% estimated carbohydrates.

72% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.

Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Poultry, Fish, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.

Frequently asked questions

Is ACANA Singles Grass-Fed Lamb Recipe good for dogs?

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

Does ACANA Singles Grass-Fed Lamb Recipe contain Dairy?

Does ACANA Singles Grass-Fed Lamb Recipe contain Egg?

Does ACANA Singles Grass-Fed Lamb Recipe contain Legumes?

Does ACANA Singles Grass-Fed Lamb Recipe contain Nuts?

Is ACANA Singles Grass-Fed Lamb Recipe grain-free?

What are the main protein sources in ACANA Singles Grass-Fed Lamb Recipe?