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Summary
Nutrition
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
1/2
ACANA
Classics Wild Coast Recipe
Dog
Dry
Rating
★★★★☆
4.5 / 5
Protein Clarity
High
Animal Protein
High
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Gluten grains
Legumes
Red meat
Fish
Free From:
Dairy
Egg
Nuts
Poultry
Shellfish
Unknown Meal
Pros
Uses clearly named animal protein sources for better transparency.
Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.
Cons
Relies mostly on inorganic mineral supplements, which may be less bioavailable.
Is ACANA Classics Wild Coast Recipe dry dog food good?
ACANA Classics Wild Coast 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 Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Poultry, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Gluten grains, Legumes, Red meat, Fish.
Nutrition Breakdown
Dry Matter
As Fed
Protein
31%
Fat
18%
Est. Carbs
37%
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 Medium (31% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This may be reasonable for many adult dogs, though active, growing, pregnant, or nursing dogs may need a more specific fit.
References
Fat is High (18% 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
52 of 52 matched
Prefer
4
Concerned
7
Notice
0
1
Raw Salmon
2
Herring Meal
3
Pearled Barley
4
Whole Peas
5
Oat Groats
6
Pork Fat
7
Whole Oats
8
Chickpea Fibre
9
Fish Oil
10
Calcium Carbonate
11
Potassium Chloride
12
Dried Kelp
13
Salt
14
Dried Chicory Root
15
Fresh Whole Pumpkin
16
Fresh Whole Butternut Squash
17
Fresh Whole Carrots
18
Fresh Whole Apples
19
Fresh Whole Pears
20
Fresh Whole Zucchini
21
Kale
22
Fresh Spinach
23
Fresh Turnip Greens
24
Fresh Beet Greens
25
Whole Cranberries
26
Whole Blueberries
27
Whole Saskatoon Berries
28
Turmeric
29
Milk Thistle
30
Burdock Root
31
Lavender
32
Marshmallow Root
33
Rosehips
34
Tocopherol Extract from Vegetable Oils
35
Citric Acid
36
Rosemary Extract
37
Choline Chloride
38
Taurine
39
Zinc Proteinate
40
Copper Proteinate
41
Vitamin B1
42
Vitamin B2
43
Vitamin B3
44
Vitamin B5
45
Vitamin B6
46
Vitamin B2
47
Vitamin B12
48
Vitamin A
49
Vitamin D3
50
Vitamin E
51
Vitamin C
52
Enterococcus Faecium
Tips
Named animal proteins near the top: Raw Salmon, Herring Meal are listed early in the ingredient panel.
Plant protein signal: Whole Peas may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.
Ingredients worth checking: Pearled Barley, Oat Groats, Whole Oats.
Higher-caution ingredients: Kale have caution notes in the ingredient database.
Possible allergy triggers: Pearled Barley have allergen notes; review them if your pet has sensitivities.
Protein Analysis
How this recipe earned its protein scores.
Protein Clarity
High
High
Named
100%
Strong clarity: 100% of ACANA Classics Wild Coast 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 Salmon
Herring Meal
Animal Protein
High
High
Animal
88%
Plant
13%
Meat-forward: 88% of the weighted protein in ACANA Classics Wild Coast Recipe comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (13% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Raw Salmon
Herring Meal
Plant
Whole Peas
ACANA Classics Wild Coast Recipe dry dog food Review
ACANA Classics Wild Coast 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 that thrive on muscle-meat protein
Avoid if
Your pet has a grain or gluten sensitivity
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: Gluten grains, Legumes, Red meat, Fish.
On a dry-matter basis: 31% protein, 18% fat, 37% estimated carbohydrates.
88% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
Free from Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Poultry, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.
Frequently asked questions
Is ACANA Classics Wild Coast Recipe good for dogs?
Yes — rated 4.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.
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