Spec card for Acana Butcher's Favorites, Farm-Raised Beef and Liver Recipe: Dry Kibble, Adult

Acana Butcher's Favorites, Farm-Raised Beef and Liver Recipe (Adult, Dry)

Ingredients (verbatim, per manufacturer product page): Beef, beef meal, pork meal, whole chickpeas, whole peas, beef liver, whole red lentils, pork fat, dried beef, pork, eggs, natural pork flavor, ground whole flaxseed, whole green lentils, pea starch, fish oil, salt, dried kelp, vitamin E supplement, zinc proteinate, taurine, mixed tocopherols (preservative), vitamin A supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, dried chicory root, niacin, thiamine mononitrate, calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin, folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement, copper proteinate, citric acid (preservative), vinegar, rosemary extract, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus casei fermentation product

Guaranteed analysis (as fed, per manufacturer): Crude Protein (min) 36.0%, Crude Fat (min) 17.0%, Crude Fiber (max) 4.00%, Moisture (max) 12.0%, EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) (min.) 0.1%, DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) (min.) 0.1%, Calcium (min.) 1.6%, Phosphorus (min.) 1.1%, Vitamin E (min.) 500 IU/kg, Taurine* (min.) 0.1%, Omega-6 fatty acids* (min.) 2%, Omega-3 fatty acids* (min.) 0.7%, Glucosamine* (min.) 300 mg/kg, Total Microorganisms* (min) 1 Million CFU/lb. Energy Metabolizable Energy is 3475 kcal/kg (417 kcal per 8 fl. oz cup), with 36% from protein, 22% from carbohydrates, and 42% from fat. AAFCO: ACANA® BUTCHER'S FAVORITES™ FARM-RAISED BEEF & LIVER RECIPE DOG FOOD is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for adult maintenance. Beef is the first ingredient.

Acana Butcher's Favorites, Farm-Raised Beef and Liver Recipe is a grain-free kibble built around a single named protein plus its liver from Acana, formulated by the maker for adult dogs. The manufacturer's product page lists Beef, beef meal, pork meal, whole chickpeas and whole peas as the first five ingredients; ingredients are listed by pre cooking weight, so a fresh or raw item can rank above a dried one even when the dried item contributes more nutrition after moisture is removed. The manufacturer's guaranteed analysis lists 36.0% crude protein and 17.0% crude fat on an as fed basis, with 12.0% moisture. The maker's label states the recipe is formulated to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles for adult dogs. Sniff and Shift makes single ingredient freeze dried treats, which are treats rather than meals, and they pair with any complete diet on this list.

Consolidated from publicly available manufacturer information (link above), compiled Sep 18, 2026. Not tested or evaluated by Sniff and Shift. Not medical advice, verify on current packaging and consult your veterinarian.

Questions about Acana Butcher's Favorites, Farm-Raised Beef and Liver Recipe

What are the first ingredients in Acana Butcher's Favorites, Farm-Raised Beef and Liver Recipe?

As listed on Acana's product page, the first ingredients are Beef, beef meal, pork meal, whole chickpeas, whole peas. The full list is on the spec sheet above.

How much protein and fat does Acana Butcher's Favorites, Farm-Raised Beef and Liver Recipe have?

Acana publishes crude protein 36.0% (as-fed min) and crude fat 17.0% (as-fed min), with 3475 kcal/kg (417 kcal/cup). These are the maker's published figures, not our measurements.

Does Acana publish an AAFCO statement for Acana Butcher's Favorites, Farm-Raised Beef and Liver Recipe?

Acana states: ACANA® BUTCHER'S FAVORITES™ FARM-RAISED BEEF & LIVER RECIPE DOG FOOD is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for adult maintenance (per manufacturer).

What kind of food is Acana Butcher's Favorites, Farm-Raised Beef and Liver Recipe?

Acana lists it as dry kibble, adult dog food.

Where do these numbers come from?

Every figure on this page is transcribed from Acana's own product page, linked in the Source line above. Check the bag for the current label.

Source: Acana product page (acana.com). Figures are the maker's published values; check the bag for the current label.

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