Acana Grain-Free Pâté Duck (All Life Stages, Wet)

Ingredients (verbatim and in label order, per manufacturer product page): Duck, turkey, duck broth, turkey bone broth, turkey liver, sweet potatoes, spinach, natural flavor, carrots, pumpkin, dicalcium phosphate, guar gum, agar-agar, potassium chloride, salt, blueberries, cranberries, minerals (zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, selenium yeast, copper proteinate, cobalt proteinate, manganese proteinate, potassium iodide), marine microalgae oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), vitamins (thiamine mononitrate, vitamin E supplement, niacin supplement, calcium pantothenate, vitamin A supplement, riboflavin supplement, biotin, vitamin B12 supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid).

Guaranteed analysis (as fed, per manufacturer): Crude protein (min) 8%, Crude fat (min) 5%, Crude fiber (max) 1.5%, Moisture (max) 78%, Vitamin E (min) 40 IU/kg, Omega-3 fatty acids (min) 0.05%, Omega-6 fatty acids (min) 0.5%. Acana notes the omega lines are not recognised as essential nutrients by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles. Calorie content (ME calculated) 1,127 kcal/kg, 409 kcal per 12.8 oz (363 g) can. AAFCO: ACANA PREMIUM PATE Duck Recipe Dog Food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages, including growth of large size dogs (70 lb or more as an adult) (per manufacturer).

The one genuinely distinctive label of the four pates, for a reason that is easy to miss: its omega-3 comes from marine microalgae oil rather than fish oil, which is the only fish-free omega-3 source in the line. If you are feeding a dog that reacts to fish, this is the pate to look at, and it is worth noting the other three all carry fish oil. Set against that, duck is first but turkey is second and turkey bone broth and turkey liver both appear above the plants, so despite the name this is a duck and turkey recipe rather than a duck one. On dry matter the protein works out around 36 percent and the fat around 23 percent, the same as the poultry and beef pates, and the calorie content is identical to the poultry at 1,127 kcal/kg. It carries the large breed growth claim. The two usual disclosure gaps apply: no sourcing statement, no made-in statement.

Consolidated from publicly available manufacturer information (link above), compiled Oct 24, 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 published values; check the can for the current label.

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