Primary dietary considerations for normally active adult dogs are maintaining optimal body mass, supporting digestive health, and conditioning the skin and coat.
This exceptional adult dog diet is literally bursting with human-grade chicken meat ingredients (50%) that are rich in essential amino acids to support tissue repair and lean muscle mass.
Moderate dietary fat and reduced carbohydrate (28%) help promote a healthy body weight, and L-carnitine helps to convert body fat into useable energy.
Premium herring and flax oils supply essential fatty acids (including DHA and EPA) to support immune functions and nourish the skin and coat, while ocean-source glucosamine and chondroitin promote healthy joints.
Easily digested oatmeal is supplemented with probiotics (MOS, FOS) to nourish intestinal flora and enhance digestive health. Steamed fruits and vegetables with organic minerals and botanicals supply antioxidants in the healthiest possible way.
| The ACANA Ingredient Philosophy (click the icons for more information) |
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| Guaranteed Analysis | |
| Protein (min.) --- 27.0% | Lutein (min.) --- 10 mg/kg * |
| Fat (min.) --- 15.0% | Vitamin E (min.) --- 250 IU/kg |
| Fiber (max.) --- 2.5 % | L-carnitine (min.) --- 250 mg/kg |
| Moisture (max.) --- 10.0% | Omega-6 (min.) --- 2.9 % * |
| Calcium (min.) --- 1.1% | Omega-3 (min.) --- 0.7 % * |
| Phosphorus (min.) --- 1.0 % | ME --- 4,200 kcal/kg |
| Glucosamine (min.) --- 450 mg/kg | |
| Chondroitin (min.) --- 75 mg/kg | * Not recognized as essential by AAFCO |
Ingredients
Chicken meal (low ash), steamed oatmeal, ground whole rice, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols, citric acid and rosemary), rice bran, ground flaxseed (source of Omega 3), beet pulp, herring oil (natural source of DHA and EPA), chicken broth, yeast extract (Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation solubles), chicory root (FOS), steamed sweet potato, dried whole egg, yucca shidigera, glucosamine HCl (powdered lobster shell), chondroitin sulfate (shark cartilage), marigold extract (source of lutein), L-carnitine supplement, Atlantic kelp, carrots, tomatoes (natural source of lycopene), apples, whole garlic, parsley, rosemary extract, cranberry, sea salt, potassium chloride, choline chloride, lysine, vitamin A supplement, dl alpha-tocopherol acetate (vitamin E), methionine, vitamin D3 supplement, *iron Bioplex™, *zinc Bioplex™, *manganese Bioplex™, biotin, *copper Bioplex™, niacin, riboflavin, thiamine mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride (source of vitamin B6), vitamin B12, folic acid. *chelated mineral
| Vitamins (average analysis) | |
| Vitamin A --- 32 KIU/kg | Niacin --- 240 mg/kg |
| Vitamin D --- 1.8 KIU/kg | Pyridoxine --- 30 mg/kg |
| Vitamin E --- 200 IU/kg | Choline --- 1900 mg/kg |
| Vitamin K --- 2.0 mg/kg | Biotin --- 0.6 mg/kg |
| Vitamin C --- 50 mg/kg | Folic Acid --- 3.5 mg/kg |
| Riboflavin --- 45 mg/kg | Vitamin B12 --- 0.4 mg/kg |
| Pantothenic Acid --- 39 mg/kg | Beta Carotene --- 4.0 mg/kg |
| Thiamin ---52 mg/kg | |
| Amino Acids (average analysis) | |
| Arginine --- 1.8% | Methionine --- 0.8% |
| Histidine ---0.8% | Cystine --- 0.2% |
| Isoleucine --- 1.0% | Threonine --- 1.2% |
| Leucine --- 1.9% | Tryptophan --- 0.32% |
| Lysine --- 1.8% | Valine --- 1.2% |
| FATS | |
| Linoleic --- 2.75% | Linolenic --- 0.3% |
| Minerals (average analysis) | |
| Calcium --- 1.1% | Manganese --- 30 mg/kg |
| Phosphorus --- 1.0% | Iron --- 310 mg/kg |
| Ca:P Ratio --- 1.1:1 | Copper --- 25 mg/kg |
| Sodium --- 0.3% | Cobalt --- 0.6 mg/kg |
| Chloride --- 0.5% | Zinc --- 200 mg/kg |
| Potassium --- 0.6% | Iodine --- 2.1 mg/kg |
| Magnesium --- 0.14% | Selenium --- 0.35 mg/kg |
| Sulfur --- 0.31 mg/kg | Ash --- 6.9% |
Feeding Guides
Expect to feed substantially less than with other commercial dog foods and after the initial transition your adult dog will have well digested stools without odor. Like people, every dog is different and feeding requirements change with size, environment, age and activity. Feed twice daily and adjust rations as needed. Always keep fresh, clean water available.
| Breed Size | Weight of dog (kg/lb) | Daily Ration (grams/cups*) |
| Toy | 1 - 5 kg / 2 - 11 lbs | 50 - 90g / 1/2 - 3/4 cups |
| Small | 6 - 10 kg / 11 - 22 lbs | 90 - 135g / 3/4 - 1 cup |
| Medium | 11 - 20 kg / 22 - 44 lbs | 135 - 250g / 1 - 2 cups |
| Large | 21 - 40 kg / 44 - 88 lbs | 250 - 420g / 2 - 3 1/2 cups |
| Giant | 41 - 50 kg / 88 - 110 lbs | 420 - 590g / 31/2 - 4 1/2cups |
* A Standard 8 oz. measuring cup = 130 grams ACANA Premium Adult
