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Summary

Nutrition

Recipe

Protein

Verdict

ACANA

Bountiful Catch Adult Cat Salmon with Herring

Cat

Dry

Rating

★★★★☆

4.0 / 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 Bountiful Catch Adult Cat Salmon with Herring dry cat food good?

ACANA Bountiful Catch Adult Cat Salmon with Herring is a dry cat food rated 4 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

39%

Fat

17%

Est. Carbs

30%

Fiber

4.4%

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 Medium (39% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. Cats usually benefit from higher protein than dogs, so confirm the food is complete for cats and fits the cat's life stage.

References

Fat is High (17% 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

33 of 33 matched

Prefer

Concerned

Notice

Raw Salmon

Raw Whole Herring

Raw Hake

Dehydrated Herring

Dehydrated Salmon

Dehydrated Hake

Whole Green Peas

Whole Red Lentils

Whole Chickpeas

Whole Green Lentils

Pollock Oil

Raw Trout

Dried Kelp

Fresh Whole Pumpkin

Fresh Whole Butternut Squash

Fresh Whole Carrots

Fresh Whole Apples

Fresh Whole Pears

Fresh Whole Zucchini

Dried Chicory Root

Fresh Kale

Fresh Spinach

Fresh Turnip Greens

Fresh Beet Greens

Whole Cranberries

Whole Blueberries

Whole Saskatoon Berries

Turmeric

Milk Thistle

Burdock Root

Lavender

Marshmallow Root

Rosehips

Tips

Named animal proteins near the top: Raw Salmon, Raw Whole Herring are listed early in the ingredient panel.

Plant protein is worth closer review for cats: Whole Green Peas, Whole Red Lentils, Whole Chickpeas may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.

Ingredients worth checking: Lavender.

Higher-caution ingredients: Fresh Kale have caution notes in the ingredient database.

Possible digestion triggers: Whole Green Peas, Whole Red Lentils, Whole Chickpeas, 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

Named

100%

Strong clarity: 100% of ACANA Bountiful Catch Adult Cat Salmon with Herring'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 Salmon

Raw Whole Herring

Raw Hake

Dehydrated Herring

Dehydrated Salmon

Dehydrated Hake

Raw Trout

Animal Protein

High

Animal

90%

Plant

10%

Meat-forward: 90% of the weighted protein in ACANA Bountiful Catch Adult Cat Salmon with Herring comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (10% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.

Contributing ingredients

Animal

Raw Salmon

Raw Whole Herring

Raw Hake

Dehydrated Herring

Dehydrated Salmon

Dehydrated Hake

Raw Trout

Plant

Whole Green Peas

Whole Red Lentils

Whole Chickpeas

Whole Green Lentils

ACANA Bountiful Catch Adult Cat Salmon with Herring dry cat food Review

ACANA Bountiful Catch Adult Cat Salmon with Herring is a strong choice — rated 4 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: 39% protein, 17% fat, 30% estimated carbohydrates.

90% 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 Bountiful Catch Adult Cat Salmon with Herring good for cats?

Yes — rated 4 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.

Does ACANA Bountiful Catch Adult Cat Salmon with Herring contain Dairy?

Does ACANA Bountiful Catch Adult Cat Salmon with Herring contain Egg?

Does ACANA Bountiful Catch Adult Cat Salmon with Herring contain Legumes?

Does ACANA Bountiful Catch Adult Cat Salmon with Herring contain Nuts?

Is ACANA Bountiful Catch Adult Cat Salmon with Herring grain-free?

What are the main protein sources in ACANA Bountiful Catch Adult Cat Salmon with Herring?