Spec card for Acana Singles, Beef and Pumpkin Recipe: Dry Kibble, All Life Stages

Acana Singles, Beef and Pumpkin Recipe (All Life Stages, Dry)

Ingredients (verbatim, per manufacturer product page): Beef, beef meal, beef liver, sweet potato, whole chickpeas, beef fat, whole lentils, whole pumpkin, fish oil, lentil fiber, natural flavor, beef tripe, whole cranberries, salt, choline chloride, taurine, dried kelp, vitamin E supplement, zinc proteinate, mixed tocopherols (preservative), vitamin D3 supplement, niacin, thiamine mononitrate, calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin, folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement, copper proteinate, freeze-dried beef, dried chicory root, turmeric, 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) 17.0%, Crude Fiber (max) 5.00%, Moisture (max) 12.0%, Ash (max.) 10%, Dietary starch (max.) 18 %, Sugars (max.) 5 %, EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) (min.) 0.1 %, DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) (min.) 0.2 %, Calcium (min.) 1.7 %, Phosphorus (min.) 1.1 %, Omega-6 fatty acids* (min.) 1.3 %, Omega-3 fatty acids* (min.) 0.8 %, Taurine* (min.) 0.2 %, Glucosamine (min.) 500 mg/kg, Total Microorganisms* (min.) 1 Million CFU/lb. Energy METABOLIZABLE ENERGY: 3405 kcal/kg (388 kcal per 8 oz. cup), with 32% from protein, 26% from carbohydrates, and 42% from fat. AAFCO: ACANA BEEF AND PUMPKIN RECIPE is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages to except for growth of large breed dogs (70lbs or more as an adult). Beef is the first ingredient.

Acana Singles, Beef and Pumpkin Recipe is a limited ingredient grain-free kibble built around one animal protein from Acana, formulated by the maker for all life stages. The manufacturer's product page lists Beef, beef meal, beef liver, sweet potato and whole chickpeas 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 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 all life stages, with a stated exception or inclusion for growth of large size 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 Singles, Beef and Pumpkin Recipe

What are the first ingredients in Acana Singles, Beef and Pumpkin Recipe?

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

How much protein and fat does Acana Singles, Beef and Pumpkin Recipe have?

Acana publishes crude protein 31.0% (as-fed min) and crude fat 17.0% (as-fed min), with 3405 kcal/kg (388 kcal/cup). These are the maker's published figures, not our measurements.

Does Acana publish an AAFCO statement for Acana Singles, Beef and Pumpkin Recipe?

Acana states: ACANA BEEF AND PUMPKIN RECIPE is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages to except for growth of large breed dogs (70lbs or more as an adult) (per manufacturer).

What kind of food is Acana Singles, Beef and Pumpkin Recipe?

Acana lists it as dry kibble, all life stages 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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