An indoor lifestyle with lower activity levels, often combined with a high carbohydrate diet, increases the risk of obesity, particularly among neutered or spayed adult cats.
ACANA ADULT LIGHT is a high protein, reduced carbohydrate diet formulated specifically to promote weight control in adult cats. With the highest inclusions of human-grade chicken (min. 60%) ingredients, ACANA is rich in the easily-digested, nourishing meat proteins needed support lean muscle mass.
Easily digested, vitamin rich steamed oatmeal is the single source of reduced carbohydrate which, along with reduced dietary fat and L-carnitine supplement, helps burn body fat to promote weight control.
A special blend of apple, oat and pea fiber helps eliminate hairballs, and a healthy variety of fruits and botanicals supplies antioxidant nutrients are urine acidifiers in the healthiest way.
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| Guaranteed Analysis | |
| Protein (min.) --- 36.0% | Carbohydrate (max.) --- 25.0% |
| Fat (min.) --- 10.0% | Taurine (min.) --- 0.2 % |
| Fiber (max.) --- 4.5% | Omega-6 (min.) --- 2.7 % * |
| Moisture (max.) --- 10.0% | Omega-3 (min.) --- 0.9 % * |
| Magnesium (max.) --- 0.08% | ME --- 3,650 kcal/kg |
| L-carnitine (min.) --- 250 mg/kg * | |
| * Not recognized as essential by AAFCO | |
Ingredients
Chicken meal (low ash), fresh boneless chicken meat, steamed oatmeal, pea fiber, chicken fat, ground whole flaxseed (natural source of Omega 3), beet pulp (sugar removed) herring oil (natural source of DHA and EPA), chicken broth, canola oil, yeast extract (MOS), chicory root (FOS), yeast culture (saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation soluables), yucca shidigera, marigold extract (source of lutein), rosemary extract, whole garlic, Atlantic kelp, carrots, parsley, tomatoes (natural source of lycopene), apples, cranberries, sea salt, potassium chloride, choline chloride, lysine, vitamin A supplement, dl alpha-tocopherol acetate (vitamin E), methionine, L-carnitine, vitamin D3 supplement, *iron Bioplex™, *zinc Bioplex™, *manganese Bioplex™, biotin, *copper Bioplex™, niacin, riboflavin, thiamine mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride (source of vitamin B6), vitamin B12, calcium iodate, folic acid *chelated mineral
| Vitamins (average analysis) | |
| Vitamin A --- 34.5 KIU/kg | Vitamin D --- 2 KIU/kg |
| Vitamin E --- 230 IU/kg | Lysine --- 1.6 mg/kg |
| Vitamin K --- 2 mg/kg | Thiamin --- 51 mg/kg |
| Riboflavin --- 43 mg/kg | Pyridoxine --- 30 mg/kg |
| Choline --- 2310 mg/kg | Biotin --- 0.7 mg/kg |
| Folic Acid --- 3.5 mg/kg | Vitamin B12 --- 0.5 mg/kg |
| Pantothenic Acid --- 56 mg/kg | Niacin --- 210 mg/kg |
| Amino Acids (average analysis) | |
| Arginine --- 2.0% | Histidine --- 0.8% |
| Isoleucine --- 1.2% | Leucine --- 2.3% |
| Lysine --- 1.7% | Methionine --- 1.0% |
| Phenylalanine-tyrosine --- 1.3% | Threonine --- 1.5% |
| Tryptophan --- 0.22% | Valine --- 1.7% |
| FATS | |
| Linoleic --- 2.75% | Linolenic --- 0.3% |
| Minerals (average analysis) | |
| Calcium --- 0.9% | Manganese --- 41 mg/kg |
| Phosphorus --- 0.9% | Iron --- 160 mg/kg |
| Salt --- 0.8% | Copper --- 16 mg/kg |
| Sodium --- 0.3% | Cobalt --- 0.6 mg/kg |
| Potassium --- 0.6% | Zinc --- 195 mg/kg |
| Magnesium --- 0.09% | Iodine --- 6.5 mg/kg |
| Sulfur --- 0.4% | Selenium --- 0.2 mg/kg |
| Ash --- 6.9% | |
Feeding Guides
| Body Weight(kg/lb) | Daily Ration(cups/day)* | Weight Maintenance(cup/day)* |
| 2 - 3kg / 4 - 7lb | 1/8 - 1/4 | 1/4 - 1/2 |
| 3 - 5kg / 7 - 11lb | 1/4 - 1/2 | 1/2 - 3/4 |
| 5 - 7kg / 11 - 15lb | 1/2 - 3/4 | 3/4 - 1 |
| 7kg+ / 15lb+ | 3/4 - 1 | 1 - 11/2 |
The chart above contains recommended daily feeding amounts for weight loss and weight maintenance. For the weight loss program, feed a minimum of 3 equal portions per day as many smaller meals helps to burn calories. Do not allow your cat to lose more than 1/4kg or 3/4 pound per month.
*a standard 8oz. measuring cup = 85g ACANA ADULT LIGHT.
