CANADA’S BEST AND FRESHEST INGREDIENTS

ACANA Adult Large Breed features an rich variety of farm-fresh ingredients that are raised or fished by people we know and trust, and delivered to our award-winning kitchen fresh or raw.

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.

SUPPLEMENTS: Zinc chelate. Vitamin E (preservative).

*Contains mixed tocopherols (a tocopherol rich extract of natural origin- Vitamin E and Rosemary Oil). Also contains the probiotic Enterococcus faecium.

DESIGNED FOR CARNIVORES

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.

• Guaranteed Analysis

  Crude protein (min.)	31 %
  Fat content (min.)	15 %
  Crude ash (max.)	7 %
  Crude fibres (max.)	6 %
  Moisture (max.)	12 %
  Calcium (min.)	1.4 %
  Phosphorus (min.)	1.1 %
  Omega-6 fatty acids (min.)	2.4 %
  Omega-3 fatty acids (min.)	1.2 %
  DHA (min.)	0.4 %
  EPA (min.)	0.4 %
  Glucosamine (min.)	1500 mg/kg
  Chondroitin sulfate (min.)	900 mg/kg
  Linoleic acid (min.)	2.2 %
  Carbohydrate (NFE)	29 %

• Vitamins & Minerals

  Vitamins

  Vitamin A	12.2 KIU/kg
  Vitamin D3	1,475 IU/kg
  Vitamin E	140 IU/kg
  Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)	5 mg/kg
  Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)	6.5 mg/kg
  Vitamin B3 (Niacin)	55 mg/kg
  Vitamin B5 (Pan. Acid)	20 mg/kg
  Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)	4 mg/kg
  Vitamin B12	0.07 mg/kg
  Folic Acid	2 mg/kg
  Choline	2,300 mg/kg

  Minerals

  Sodium	0.35 %
  Chloride	0.50 %
  Potassium	0.75 %
  Magnesium	0.13 %
  Iron	175 mg/kg
  Zinc	190 mg/kg
  Copper	22 mg/kg
  Manganese	13 mg/kg
  Iodine	2 mg/kg
  Selenium	0.6 mg/kg

• Amino Acids

  Lysine	2.32 %
  Threonine	1.32 %
  Methionine	0.69 %
  Isoleucine	1.40 %
  Leucine	2.44 %
  Valine	1.69 %
  Arginine	2.35 %
  Phenylalanine	1.46 %
  Histidine	0.71 %
  Tryptophan	0.33 %
  Cystine	0.38 %
  Tyrosine	0.97 %
  Methionine-Cystiene	1.07 %
  Phenylalanine-Tyrosine	2.43 %

• Botanical Inclusions

  Chicory root	400 mg/kg
  Turmeric	100 mg/kg
  Milk thistle	100 mg/kg
  Burdock root	100 mg/kg
  Lavender	100 mg/kg
  Marshmallow root	100 mg/kg
  Rosehips	100 mg/kg

YOUR DOG IS SPECIAL

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.

† 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.

BIOLOGICALLY APPROPRIATE

MEAT-BASED FOODS THAT MIRROR YOUR DOG’S EVOLUTIONARY DIET.

The grey wolf is ancestor to all dogs. While years of breeding have produced hundreds of ‘different-looking wolves’, the internal workings of modern dogs and their wolf cousins remain unchanged, so it’s no surprise that their dietary needs remain the same too.

Our award-winning Biologically Appropriate philosophy is simple: mirror the quantity, freshness, and variety of meat that dogs have evolved to eat, while limiting synthetic ingredients that don’t belong in your dog’s natural diet.

• RICH IN MEAT (60%)

  Your dog is biologically adapted for a diet rich in meat. That’s why we loaded ACANA Adult Large Breed with 60% meat, including free-run chicken, wild-caught flounder, and cage-free eggs sourced from regional farms.

  Compare to conventional dog foods which often contain very little meat, and seldom from the human-consumption chain.

• HIGH FRESH MEAT INCLUSIONS (1/3)

  Fresh meats are in their most natural and nourishing form. That’s why 1/3 of the poultry, fish, and eggs in ACANA are authentically fresh and loaded with goodness and taste, and the other 2/3 are dried or oils to provide a strong and natural source of meat protein. All ingredients are from animals deemed fit for human consumption — a rarity among today’s pet food makers.

  Compare to conventional dog foods which seldom contain authentically fresh meats.

• A VARIETY OF WHOLE MEATS (3)

  In nature, dogs benefit from an assortment of prey animals. That’s why ACANA features a diversity of free-run chicken, cage-free eggs, and whole fish, all in richly nourishing WholePrey ratios of meat, organs, and cartilage or bone that mimic the natural diet, eliminating the long lists of synthetic additives in conventional dog foods.

  Compare to conventional dog foods which feature one or two meats, seldom in WholePrey ratios, and feature long lists of synthetic additives.

• RICH IN MEAT PROTEIN (31%)

  ACANA derives its rich protein content from quality animal ingredients, supporting lean muscle mass and nourishing your dog according to his evolutionary needs.

  Compare to conventional dog foods which are either typically low in protein (and high in carbohydrates) or use inappropriate plant protein concentrates to elevate their protein claims.

• Your dog’s natural diet contains very few carbohydrates, which are recognized as a leading cause of obesity and diabetes. That’s why ACANA limits carbs (like rice, potato, gluten, or tapioca) and replaces them with farm-fresh vegetables and fruit.

  Compare to conventional dog foods which often exceed 50% carbohydrates, and feature high-glycemic ingredients.