Acana Singles, Duck and Pear Recipe (All Life Stages, Dry)
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Ingredients (verbatim, per manufacturer product page): Duck, duck meal, duck liver, sweet potato, whole chickpeas, duck fat, whole lentils, lentil fiber, whole pears, fish oil, natural duck flavor, whole pumpkin, whole cranberries, choline chloride, salt, taurine, vitamin E supplement, dried kelp, zinc proteinate, mixed tocopherols (preservative), vitamin A acetate, vitamin D3 supplement, niacin, thiamine mononitrate, calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin, folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement, copper proteinate, freeze-dried duck, 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.) 0.2 %, DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) (min.) 0.2 %, Calcium (min.) 1.8 %, Phosphorus (min.) 1.2 %, Omega-6 fatty acids* (min.) 2.1 %, Omega-3 fatty acids* (min.) 0.8 %, 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 DUCK AND PEAR 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). Duck is the first ingredient.
Acana Singles, Duck and Pear 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 Duck, duck meal, duck 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. 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 Singles, Duck and Pear Recipe
What are the first ingredients in Acana Singles, Duck and Pear Recipe?
As listed on Acana's product page, the first ingredients are Duck, duck meal, duck liver, sweet potato, whole chickpeas. The full list is on the spec sheet above.
How much protein and fat does Acana Singles, Duck and Pear 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, Duck and Pear Recipe?
Acana states: ACANA DUCK AND PEAR 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, Duck and Pear 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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