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Summary
Nutrition
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
1/3
ACANA
Adult Small Breed 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.
Cons
Relies mostly on inorganic mineral supplements, which may be less bioavailable.
Is ACANA Adult Small Breed Recipe dry dog food good?
ACANA Adult Small Breed 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, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Egg, Legumes, Poultry, Fish.
Nutrition Breakdown
Dry Matter
As Fed
Protein
35%
Fat
19%
Est. Carbs
32%
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 (19% 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
41 of 41 matched
Prefer
11
Concerned
5
Notice
0
1
Fresh Chicken
2
Chicken Meal
3
Whole Red Lentils
4
Whole Green Peas
5
Whole Chickpeas
6
Turkey Meal
7
Chicken Fat
8
Chicken Liver
9
Chicken Heart
10
Fresh Eggs
11
Raw Hake
12
Fish Oil
13
Herring Meal
14
Whole Green Lentils
15
Whole Yellow Peas
16
Lentil Fiber
17
Pea Starch
18
Raw Turkey Liver
19
Salt
20
Dried Kelp
21
Fresh Whole Pumpkin
22
Fresh Whole Butternut Squash
23
Fresh Whole Apples
24
Fresh Whole Pears
25
Fresh Whole Zucchini
26
Dried Chicory Root
27
Fresh Kale
28
Fresh Spinach
29
Fresh Turnip Greens
30
Fresh Beet Greens
31
Whole Cranberries
32
Whole Blueberries
33
Whole Saskatoon Berries
34
Turmeric
35
Milk Thistle
36
Burdock Root
37
Lavender
38
Marshmallow Root
39
Rosehips
40
Tocopherol Extracts
41
Rosemary Extract
Tips
Named animal proteins near the top: Fresh Chicken, Chicken Meal are listed early in the ingredient panel.
Plant protein signal: Whole Red Lentils, Whole Green Peas, Whole Chickpeas may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.
Ingredients worth checking: Fish Oil, Lentil Fiber, Pea Starch.
Higher-caution ingredients: Fresh Kale have caution notes in the ingredient database.
Possible digestion triggers: Whole Red Lentils, Whole Green Peas, Whole Chickpeas, 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
High
Named
100%
Strong clarity: 100% of ACANA Adult Small Breed 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
Fresh Chicken
Chicken Meal
Turkey Meal
Chicken Liver
Chicken Heart
Fresh Eggs
Raw Hake
Herring Meal
Raw Turkey Liver
Animal Protein
High
High
Animal
80%
Plant
20%
Meat-forward: 80% of the weighted protein in ACANA Adult Small Breed Recipe comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (20% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Fresh Chicken
Chicken Meal
Turkey Meal
Chicken Liver
Chicken Heart
Fresh Eggs
Raw Hake
Herring Meal
Raw Turkey Liver
Plant
Whole Red Lentils
Whole Green Peas
Whole Chickpeas
Whole Green Lentils
Whole Yellow Peas
Pea Starch
ACANA Adult Small Breed Recipe dry dog food Review
ACANA Adult Small Breed 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, 19% fat, 32% estimated carbohydrates.
80% 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 Adult Small Breed Recipe good for dogs?
Yes — rated 4.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.
Does ACANA Adult Small Breed Recipe contain Dairy?
Does ACANA Adult Small Breed Recipe contain Egg?
Does ACANA Adult Small Breed Recipe contain Legumes?
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