Acana Classics, Beef and Barley Recipe (All Life Stages, Dry)

Ingredients (verbatim, per manufacturer product page): Beef, beef meal, pearled barley, whole peas, oat groats, pork fat, pork meal, whole oats, lentil fiber, natural pork flavor, pea starch, fish oil, potassium chloride, vitamin E supplement, dried kelp, salt, choline chloride, DL-methionine, taurine, zinc proteinate, mixed tocopherols (preservative), vitamin C (ascorbic acid), vitamin A supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, whole apples, whole butternut squash, whole carrots, collard greens, whole pears, whole pumpkin, niacin, thiamine mononitrate, calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin, folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement, copper proteinate, citric acid (preservative), 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) 25.0%, Crude Fat (min) 15.0%, Crude Fiber (max) 6.00%, Moisture (max) 12.0%, DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) (min.) 0.05%, EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) (min.) 0.05%, Calcium (min.) 1.5%, Phosphorus (min.) 1%, Vitamin E (min.) 750 IU/kg, Omega-3 fatty acids* (min.) 0.3%, Omega-6 fatty acids* (min.) 2.2%, Glucosamine* (min.) 300mg/kg, Taurine*(min.) 0.1%, Total Microorganisms* (min) 1 Million CFU/lb. Energy CALORIE CONTENT (calculated): Metabolizable Energy is 3305 kcal/kg (397 kcal per standard 8 fl. oz cup) with 26% from protein, 35% from carbohydrates, and 39% from fat. AAFCO: ACANA Classics Beef * Barley Recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages, except growth of large size dogs (70 lb or more as an adult). Beef is the first ingredient.

Acana Classics, Beef and Barley Recipe is a grain-inclusive kibble that pairs meat with barley from Acana, formulated by the maker for all life stages. The manufacturer's product page lists Beef, beef meal, pearled barley, whole peas and oat groats 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 25.0% crude protein and 15.0% crude fat on an as fed basis, with 12.0% moisture. The manufacturer states this recipe is made in the United States. The maker's label states the recipe is formulated to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles for all life stages, with a stated exception or inclusion for growth of large size dogs. Whatever food ends up in the bowl, a single ingredient freeze dried topper is a way to add interest without changing the diet, which is what Sniff and Shift makes in Malvern, Pennsylvania.

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.

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

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