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Summary
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
1/2
ACANA
Homestead Harvest Cat
Cat
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.
Is ACANA Homestead Harvest Cat dry cat food good?
ACANA Homestead Harvest Cat 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, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Egg, Legumes, Poultry, Fish.
Ingredients Analysis
31 of 31 matched
Prefer
7
Concerned
1
Notice
0
1
Fresh Chicken
2
Dehydrated Chicken
3
Dehydrated Turkey
4
Red Lentils
5
Whole Green Peas
6
Chicken Fat
7
Whole Green Lentils
8
Fresh Whole Eggs
9
Raw Duck
10
Pollock Oil
11
Suncured Alfalfa
12
Whole Chickpeas
13
Whole Pinto Beans
14
Chicken Liver
15
Natural Chicken Flavour
16
Dried Kelp
17
Fresh Whole Pumpkin
18
Fresh Whole Butternut Squash
19
Fresh Whole Carrots
20
Fresh Whole Apples
21
Fresh Whole Pears
22
Fresh Whole Zucchini
23
Cranberries
24
Blueberries
25
Saskatoon Berries
26
Turmeric Root
27
Milk Thistle
28
Burdock Root
29
Lavender
30
Marshmallow Root
31
Rosehips
Tips
Named animal proteins near the top: Fresh Chicken, Dehydrated Chicken are listed early in the ingredient panel.
Plant protein is worth closer review for cats: Red Lentils, Whole Green Peas, Whole Green Lentils may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.
Ingredients worth checking: Lavender.
Possible digestion triggers: Red Lentils, Whole Green Peas, Whole Green Lentils, and 2 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 Homestead Harvest Cat'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
Dehydrated Chicken
Dehydrated Turkey
Fresh Whole Eggs
Raw Duck
Chicken Liver
Animal Protein
High
High
Animal
82%
Plant
18%
Meat-forward: 82% of the weighted protein in ACANA Homestead Harvest Cat comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (18% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Fresh Chicken
Dehydrated Chicken
Dehydrated Turkey
Fresh Whole Eggs
Raw Duck
Chicken Liver
Plant
Red Lentils
Whole Green Peas
Whole Green Lentils
Suncured Alfalfa
Whole Chickpeas
Whole Pinto Beans
ACANA Homestead Harvest Cat dry cat food Review
ACANA Homestead Harvest Cat 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.
82% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.
Overall rating: 4.5 stars, based on transparency, protein source, and macro balance.
Frequently asked questions
Is ACANA Homestead Harvest Cat good for cats?
Yes — rated 4.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.
Does ACANA Homestead Harvest Cat contain Dairy?
Does ACANA Homestead Harvest Cat contain Egg?
Does ACANA Homestead Harvest Cat contain Legumes?
Does ACANA Homestead Harvest Cat contain Nuts?
Is ACANA Homestead Harvest Cat grain-free?
What are the main protein sources in ACANA Homestead Harvest Cat?
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