Spec card for Acana Puppy Recipe: Dry Kibble, Puppy

Acana Puppy Recipe (Puppy, Dry)

Ingredients (verbatim, per manufacturer product page): Chicken, turkey, chicken meal, whole green peas, whole red lentils, chicken fat, turkey meal, flounder, eggs, fish oil, whole yellow peas, lentil fiber, chicken broth, whole chickpeas, whole green lentils, whole pinto beans, pea starch, natural chicken flavor, chicken liver, chicken heart, salt, vitamin E supplement, dried kelp, zinc proteinate, mixed tocopherols (preservative), whole pumpkin, collard greens, whole apples, whole pears, calcium pantothenate, thiamine mononitrate, freeze-dried chicken, freeze-dried turkey, riboflavin, folic acid, copper proteinate, dried chicory root, turmeric, sarsaparilla root, althea root, rose hips, juniper berries, 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) 31.0%, Crude Fat (min) 19.0%, Crude Fiber (max) 5.00%, Moisture (max) 12.0%, DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) (min.) 0.4 %, EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)(min.) 0.2 %, Calcium (min.) 1.2 %, Phosphorus (min.) 1 %, Vitamin E (min.) 750 IU/kg, Omega-3 fatty acids*(min.) 1.3 %, Omega-6 fatty acids*(min.) 2.3 %, Glucosamine*(min.) 600 mg/kg, Taurine*(min.) 0.1 %, TotalMicroorganisms* (min.) 1 Million CFU/lb. Energy CALORIE CONTENT (calculated): Metabolizable Energy is 3575 kcal/kg (408 kcal per standard 8 fl. oz cup) with 30% from protein, 25% from carbohydrates, and 45% from fat. AAFCO: ACANA™ PUPPY 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). Chicken is the first ingredient.

Acana Puppy Recipe is a dry kibble from Acana, formulated by the maker for puppies. The manufacturer's product page lists Chicken, turkey, chicken meal, whole green peas and whole red lentils 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 31.0% crude protein and 19.0% 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 puppies. 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.

Questions about Acana Puppy Recipe

What are the first ingredients in Acana Puppy Recipe?

As listed on Acana's product page, the first ingredients are Chicken, turkey, chicken meal, whole green peas, whole red lentils. The full list is on the spec sheet above.

How much protein and fat does Acana Puppy Recipe have?

Acana publishes crude protein 31.0% (as-fed min) and crude fat 19.0% (as-fed min), with 3575 kcal/kg (408 kcal/cup). These are the maker's published figures, not our measurements.

Does Acana publish an AAFCO statement for Acana Puppy Recipe?

Acana states: ACANA™ PUPPY 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).

What kind of food is Acana Puppy Recipe?

Acana lists it as dry kibble, puppy 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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