Description
By nature, all dogs are evolved as carnivores, biologically adapted for a diet rich and varied in fresh meats with smaller amounts of fruits, vegetables and grasses. That’s why we loaded ACANA Free-Run Poultry with free-run Cobb chicken, Tom turkey and whole nest-laid eggs – delivered fresh from local Kentucky farms in WholePrey™ ratios to nourish your dog completely. Prepared in our Kentucky DogStar® kitchens from America’s best and freshest ingredients, this unique and Biologically Appropriate™ ACANA food is a delicious way to keep your dog healthy, happy, and strong.
Key Benefits
Ingredients
Deboned chicken, chicken giblets (liver, heart, gizzard), chicken meal, whole green peas, red lentils, pinto beans, deboned turkey, catfish meal, chicken fat, chickpeas, green lentils, whole yellow peas, lentil fiber, chicken cartilage, whole egg, herring oil, natural chicken flavor, turkey cartilage, dried kelp, whole pumpkin, whole butternut squash, kale, spinach, mustard greens, collard greens, turnip greens, carrots, apples, pears, freeze-dried chicken liver, freeze-dried turkey liver, zinc proteinate, mixed tocopherols (preservative), 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.
SUPPLEMENTS: Zinc chelate.
Caloric Content
Compared to conventional foods, ACANA Free-Run Poultry 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 3475 kcal/kg (396 kcal per 8oz cup), with 29% from protein, 29% from fruits and vegetables, and 42% from healthful animal fats.
Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein | 29.0% min |
Crude Fat | 17.0% min |
Crude Fiber | 6.0% max |
Moisture | 12.0% max |
Calcium | 1.0% min |
Phosphorus | 0.8% min |
Omega-6 Fatty Acids* | 2.4% min |
Omega 3 Fatty Acids* | 0.5% min |
DHA* | 0.1% min |
EPA* | 0.1% min |
Glucosamine | 1200 mg/kg min |
Chondroitin Sulfate* | 900 mg/kg min |
Linoleic acid* | 2.2% min |
Carbohydrate | 29.0% NFE |
*not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.
Feeding Instructions
ACANA Free-Run Poultry benefits dogs of every breed and size. Just like you, your dog is a unique individual 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 amounts as needed. We recommend feeding twice daily and always keeping fresh, clean water available.
Dog Weight (lbs.) | Less Active (1 hour or LESS daily exercise) | Active (1 hour or MORE daily exercise) |
4 | 1/4 | 1/2 |
11 | 2/3 | 1 |
22 | 1 | 1 1/2 |
44 | 1 2/3 | 2 1/2 |
66 | 2 1/4 | 3 1/2 |
88 | 2 3/4 | 4 1/4 |
110 | 3 1/3 | 5 |
132 | 3 3/4 | 5 3/4 |
† Use a standard 8-ounce 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 Free-Run Poultry is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages.