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Dogs are ancestral carnivores, so their Biologically Appropriate diet is rich and varied in whole animal
Formulated for adult dogs over 25kgs.
Just like his wild cousins, your large-breed dog is a carnivore, possessing a biological need for a diet rich and varied in fresh, whole meat.
That’s why we loaded ACANA Adult Large Breed with free-run chicken, wild-caught flounder, and cage-free eggs in WholePrey ratios that nourish naturally, without long lists of synthetic additives.
Excess weight can stress bones and joints, so ACANA is free of grains or gluten, providing extra meat protein to promote lean muscle mass while managing body fat. Prepared in our award-winning kitchen from Canada’s best and freshest ingredients, Biologically Appropriate ACANA keeps your big dog healthy, happy, and strong.
Fresh chicken meat (13%), chicken meal (12%), turkey meal (11%), red lentils, whole green peas (8%), field beans, fresh chicken giblets (liver, heart, kidney) (4%), herring meal (4%), fresh cage-free eggs (4%), fresh whole flounder (4%), herring oil (3%), chicken fat (3%), sun-cured alfalfa, green lentils, whole yellow peas, pea fibre, fresh chicken cartilage (2%), dried brown kelp, fresh whole pumpkin, fresh whole butternut squash, fresh whole parsnips, fresh kale, fresh spinach, fresh mustard greens, fresh turnip greens, fresh whole carrots, fresh Red Delicious apples, fresh Bartlett pears, freeze-dried chicken liver, freeze-dried turkey liver, fresh whole cranberries, fresh whole blueberries, chicory root, turmeric, milk thistle, burdock root, lavender, marshmallow root, rose hips.
They might look different, but your dog shares his anatomy with the grey wolf – which means he’s evolved as a carnivore and adapted for a diet rich in meat, protein, and fat.
Based on this biological fact, and to produce a nutritional analysis that mirrors the diet Mother Nature would provide for your dog, ACANA features richly nourishing proteins and fats.
Crude protein (min.) | 31% |
Crude fat (min.) | 15% |
Crude ash (max.) | 7% |
Crude fibres (max.) | 6% |
Moisture (max.) | 12.00% |
Calcium (min.) | 1.40% |
Phosphorus (min.) | 1.10% |
Omega-6 fatty acids (min.) | 2.40% |
Omega-3 fatty acids (min.) | 1.20% |
DHA (min.) | 0.40% |
EPA (min.) | 0.40% |
Glucosamine (min.) | 1500 mg/kg |
Chondroitin sulfate (min.) | 900 mg/kg |
Linoleic acid (min.) | 2.2% |
Carbohydrate (NFE) | 29% |
ACANA benefits dogs of every variety. Just like you, your dog is unique with feeding requirements that vary with environment, age, and activity. The table below provides a starting point, to be adjusted as needed to maintain optimum weight and peak conditioning. We suggest monitoring your dog’s weight and adjusting rations as needed.
We recommend feeding twice daily and always keeping fresh, clean water available.
Weight of Dog | Active Dog | Less Active | ||
Grams / Day | Cups / Day | Grams / Day | Cups / Day | |
30kg | 400g | 3-1/3c | 270g | 2-1/4c |
40kg | 510g | 4-1/4c | 330g | 2-3/4c |
50kg | 600g | 5c | 390g | 3-1/4c |
60kg | 660g | 5-1/2c | 450g | 3-3/4c |
70kg | 750g | 6-1/4c | 510g | 4-1/4c |
80kg | 840g | 7c | 560g | 4-2/3c |
Use a standard 250ml/120g measuring cup. Serve dry or lightly moistened. See your veterinarian regularly. To help maintain freshness, we recommend sealing the bag tightly and storing it in a cool, dry location.
ACANA Adult Large Breed is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages.
Calorie Distribution:
Unique compared to conventional foods, ACANA delivers more calories from protein and fat and fewer calories from carbohydrates, reducing the risk of obesity and promoting your dog’s peak health.
Metabolizable Energy is 3375 kcal/kg (405 kcal per 250ml/120g cup), with 32% from protein, 30% from fruits and vegetables, and 38% from fat.
Champion Petfoods make Biologically Appropriate Acana dog food from Fresh Regional Ingredients, made from start to finish in their very own award-winning kitchen. Their mission represents a new standard in pet food, designed to nourish dogs in two ways.
First, according to their natural evolution for a meat-based diet. Second, using ingredients that are sustainable and harvested by regional suppliers, delivered to our kitchen fresh or raw.
Learn more about Acana Dog Food.
Excellent well balanced dog food , my rotti love it
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