Adult Small Breed | Biologically Appropriate Dog Food
ACANA ADULT SMALL BREED is high protein and low-carbohydrate with a recipe free of wheat, corn and gluten to better match the natural diet of small breed dogs. Loaded with human-grade meat ingredients (60%) ACANA SMALL BREED is made with free-run chicken and whole eggs from local prairie farms, and Pacific salmon from Vancouver Island - all delivered FRESH EACH DAY so they're never frozen and use no preservatives.
ACANA ADULT SMALL BREED is formulated to meet nutritional levels established for the AAFCO dog food nutrient profiles for all life stages.
Product Features | Adult Small Breed
Fresh Regional Ingredients
Locally sourced free-run chicken, whole eggs and pacific salmon are delivered fresh with no preservatives and bursting with highly-nourishing proteins and fats
Omega-3 from Fresh Canadian Salmon
Fresh pacific salmon is a premium source for unrendered omega-3 essential fatty acids (DHA, EPA) that are important in the natural diet of all dogs
High-Protein, Low-Carbohydrate
High in easily digested animal proteins and low in inappropriate carbohydrates to better match the natural nutritional requirements of small breed dogs
Organic Sea Vegetables and Prairie Botanicals
Hand harvested kelp, dulls and bladderwrack with juniper berries and burdock root provide a natural source of phytonutrients and antioxidants
Steams Oats as a Low-Glycemic Carbohydrate
Steamed oats is a rich source of beta glucans that provide sustained energy while minimizing the inappropriate simple sugars associated with most other grains
3 Regional Protein Ingredients | Adult Small Breed
60% Regional Meat Ingredients
20% Regional Fruits and Vegetables
20% Steel-Cut Oats and Brown Rice
- Free of antibiotics and added hormones, our free-run chicken is grain-fed on local prairies farms and passes as fit for human consumption before arriving at our door fresh - never frozen and with no preservatives.
- Simpley the best source of DHA and EPA essential fatty acids, Pacific salmon (including Chinook and Coho species) are caught off North Vancouver Island, packed on ice and delivered to our door fresh (never frozen, no preservatives).
- The perfect protein, our Canada Grade A eggs are delivered to us fresh (never frozen, no preservatives) from Alberta's Prairie Farms.
Ingredients
IngredientsChicken meal, steamed oats, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols and rosemary) peas, fresh free-run chicken, brown rice, fresh boneless salmon, fresh whole eggs, chicken liver, salmon oil, sun-cured alfalfa, salmon oil, pumpkin, chicken cartilage (natural source of glucosamine), apples, carrots, turnips greens, cranberries, Saskatoon berries, organic sea vegetables, (kelp, bladderwrack, dulls), burdock root, marshmallow root, juniper berries, fenugreek, sweet fennel, angelica root, sea buckthorn, chicory root, stinging nettle, red raspberry left, milk thistle, peppermint lead, marigold flowers, chamomile flowers, Lactobacillus acidophilus, enterococcus faecium
Vitamins (vit. A, vit. D3, vit. E, niacin, riboflavine, lysine, thiamine monotrace, vit. B12, pyridoxine, folic acide, biotin). Minerals (iron proteinate, zinc proteinate, manganese proteinate, cobalt proteinate, copper proteinate).
Calorie DistributionMetabolic Energy is 4150 kcal/kg or 415 kcal per 250 ml cup (115g) with 35% of energy from protein 40% from fat, and 25% from carbohydrates.
| Guaranteed Analysis |
| Crude protein (min.) |
33 % |
| Crude fat (min.) |
17 % |
| Crude fiber (max.) |
2.5 % |
| Calcium (min.) |
1.3 % |
| Phosphorus (min.) |
1.0 % |
| Omega-6 (min.) |
2.5 % |
| Omega-3 (min.) |
0.4 % |
| Carbohydrate (max.) |
28 % |
| Glucosamine (min.) |
800 mg/kg |
| Chondroitin (min.) |
500 mg/kg |
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| Botanical Inclusions |
| Juniper berries |
500 mg/kg |
| Angelica root |
400 mg/kg |
| Burdock Root |
600 mg/kg |
| Marshmallow Root |
600 mg/kg |
| Sea Buckthorn |
400 mg/kg |
| Stinging Nettle |
300 mg/kg |
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| Typical Analysis |
| Sodium |
0.32 % |
| Chloride |
0.45 % |
| Potassium |
0.55 % |
| Magnesium |
0.09 % |
| Iron |
300 mg/kg |
| Zinc |
225 mg/kg |
| Copper |
20 mg/kg |
| Manganese |
46 mg/kg |
| Cobalt |
0.55 % |
| iodine |
2.1 mg/kg |
| Selenium |
0.4 mg/kg |
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| Vitamin A |
18 KIU/kg |
Vitamin D3
|
2000 IU/kg |
Vitamin E
|
400 IU/kg |
Vitamin K
|
2 mg/kg |
Vitamin C
|
85 mg/k |
Vitamin B1 (thiamine)
|
75 mg/kg |
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)
|
44 mg/kg |
Vitamin B3 (niacin)
|
230 mg/kg |
Vitamin B5 (pan. acid)
|
42 mg/kg |
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)
|
36 mg/kg |
Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin)
|
400 ug/kg |
| Biotin |
0.6 mg/kg |
| Folic Acid |
3.5 mg/kg |
| Choline |
3350 mg/kg |
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| Lysine |
1.7 % |
| Threonine |
1.2 % |
| Methionine |
0.9 % |
| Isoleucine |
1.2 % |
| Leucine |
2.2 % |
| Valine |
1.4 % |
| Arginine |
2.0 % |
| Phenylalanine |
1.2 % |
| Histidine |
0.9 % |
| Cystine |
0.7 % |
| Taurine |
0.5 % |
Daily Ration & Feeding Guide
Each dog is different and feeding amounts will vary. Use this chart as a guide and adjust amounts accordingly. Maintaining proper body weight contributes to longevity - a healthy dog is lean and athletic. Feed twice daily and provide clean water at all times.
