AMERICA’S BEST AND FRESHEST INGREDIENTS

ACANA Red Meat features a rich variety of quality ingredients that are raised or fished by people we know and trust, and delivered to our Kentucky DogStar Kitchen fresh or raw!

Deboned beef, deboned pork, beef meal, whole red lentils, whole pinto beans, whole green peas, pork meal, beef fat, whole green lentils, whole chickpeas, whole yellow peas, deboned lamb, pollock oil, lentil fiber, natural pork flavor, beef tripe, beef liver, beef kidney, pork liver, pork kidney, beef cartilage, salt, mixed tocopherols (preservative), dried kelp, whole pumpkin, collard greens, carrots, whole apples, zinc proteinate, freeze-dried beef liver, freeze-dried pork liver, freeze-dried lamb liver, calcium pantothenate, riboflavin, vitamin A acetate, vitamin D3 supplement, chicory root, turmeric, sarsaparilla root, althea root, rose hips, juniper berries, dried lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product, dried lactobacillus casei fermentation product.

DESIGNED FOR CARNIVORES

They might look different, but your dog shares his anatomy with the gray 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 Red Meat is rich in nourishing protein and fat, while excluding grains and gluten, and long lists of synthetic ingredients found in some dog foods.

• Guaranteed Analysis

  Crude protein (min.)	29%
  Crude fat (min.)	17%
  Crude fiber (max.)	6%
  Moisture (max.)	12%
  Dietary starch (max.)	23%
  Sugars (max.)	2%
  DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) (min.)	0.15%
  EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) (min.)	0.15%
  Calcium (min.)	1.4%
  Phosphorus (min.)	1%
  Omega-6 fatty acids* (min.)	2.1%
  Omega-3 fatty acids* (min.)	0.8%
  Glucosamine* (min.)	300 mg/kg
  Total Microorganisms* (min.) (Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium animalis, Lactobacillus casei)	100MM CFU/lb

  *not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.

• Vitamins & Minerals

  Vitamins

  Vitamin A	15 KIU/kg
  Vitamin D3	1,800 IU/kg
  Vitamin E	250 IU/kg
  Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)	6.00 mg/kg
  Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)	8.00 mg/kg
  Vitamin B5 (Pan. Acid)	39.0 mg/kg
  Vitamin B3 (Niacin)	57.0 mg/kg
  Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)	5.00 mg/kg
  Folic Acid	1.30 mg/kg
  Vitamin B12	0.15 mg/kg
  Choline	1,900 mg/kg

  Minerals

  Potassium	0.80 %
  Sodium	0.30 %
  Chloride	0.50 %
  Iron	180 mg/kg
  Copper	20.0 mg/kg
  Manganese	17.0 mg/kg
  Magnesium	0.13 %
  Zinc	255 mg/kg
  Iodine	2.70 mg/kg
  Selenium	0.50 mg/kg

• Amino Acids

  Arginine	2.15 %
  Histidine	0.71 %
  Isoleucine	1.15 %
  Leucine	2.20 %
  Lysine	2.08 %
  Methionine	0.46 %
  Phenylalanine	1.37 %
  Threonine	1.20 %
  Tryptophan	0.32 %
  Valine	1.50 %
  Cystine	0.32 %

• Botanical Inclusions

  Chicory Root	70 mg/kg
  Turmeric	70 mg/kg
  Sarsparilla Root	70 mg/kg
  Althea Root	70 mg/kg
  Rosehips	60 mg/kg
  Juniper	60 mg/kg

YOUR DOG IS SPECIAL

ACANA Red Meat benefits dogs of every breed and size. Just like you, your dog is a unique individual with feeding requirements that will vary with environment, age, and activity.

The table below provides a starting point, which you can adjust as needed to maintain optimum weight and peak conditioning. We suggest monitoring your dog’s weight and adjusting rations as needed. Feed twice daily and always keep fresh, clean water available.

† Use a standard 8 oz 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 Red Meat is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages, including growth of large size dogs (70 lb or more as an adult).

CALORIE DISTRIBUTION

Compared to some dog foods, ACANA delivers more calories from protein and fat and less from carbohydrates, promoting your dog’s peak health.

Metabolizable Energy is 3405 kcal/kg (388 kcal per 8 oz cup), with 30% from protein, 28% from carbohydrates, and 42% from fat.

BIOLOGICALLY APPROPRIATE

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

The gray wolf is the 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 the long lists of 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 Red Meat with 60% quality animal ingredients, including ranch-raised beef, Yorkshire pork, and grass-fed lamb, all sourced from regional farms.

• HIGH FRESH MEAT INCLUSIONS (1/2)

  Meat is in its most natural and nourishing form when it’s fresh. That’s why half of the meat in ACANA Red Meat is authentically fresh and loaded with goodness and taste, and the other half is dried to provide a strong and natural source of protein.

• A VARIETY OF MEATS (3)

  In nature, dogs benefit from an assortment of prey animals. That’s why ACANA features a diversity of fresh meat in richly nourishing WholePrey ratios of meat, organs, and cartilage or bone to mimic your dog’s natural diet and eliminate the need for long lists of synthetic additives.

• RICH IN MEAT PROTEIN

  Entirely free of grains or gluten, ACANA derives its rich protein content from quality animal ingredients, not plants, supporting lean muscle mass and nourishing your dog according to his evolutionary needs.

• FRESH VEGETABLES & FRUIT

  Your dog’s natural diet contains almost no carbs at all. That’s why ACANA features vegetables and fruit in limited quantities, meaning no extra, non-essential carbs to be stored as body fat.

  This helps maintain healthy blood-sugar levels, reduces the potential for fat storage, and promotes overall good health.