Spec card for Acana Wholesome Grains, Lamb and Pumpkin Recipe, Limited Ingredient Diet: Dry Kibble, All Life Stages

Acana Wholesome Grains, Lamb and Pumpkin Recipe, Limited Ingredient Diet (All Life Stages, Dry)

Ingredients (verbatim, per manufacturer product page): Lamb, lamb meal, oat groats, whole sorghum, lamb liver, whole pumpkin, fish oil, natural lamb flavor, whole oats, ground miscanthus grass, sunflower oil, lamb tripe, salt, taurine, potassium chloride, vitamin E supplement, choline chloride, zinc proteinate, dried kelp, mixed tocopherols (preservative), vitamin D3 supplement, selenium yeast, niacin, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement, copper proteinate, 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) 27.0%, Crude Fat (min) 17.0%, Crude Fiber (max) 6.00%, Moisture (max) 12.0%, DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) (min.) 0.1%, EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) (min.) 0.1%, Calcium (min.) 1.8%, Phosphorus (min.) 1.3%, Vitamin E (min.) 750 IU/kg, Taurine* (min.) 0.1%, Omega-6 fatty acids* (min.) 1.1%, Omega-3 fatty acids* (min.) 0.6%, Glucosamine* (min.) 500mg/kg, Total Microorganisms* (min) 1 Million CFU/lb. Energy METABOLIZABLE ENERGY: 3370 kcal/kg (371 kcal per standard 8 oz cup), with 29% from protein, 28% from carbohydrates, and 43% from fat. AAFCO: ACANA LAMB & PUMPKIN is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages to except for the growth of large breed dogs (70lbs or more as an adult). Lamb is the first ingredient.

Acana Wholesome Grains, Lamb and Pumpkin Recipe, Limited Ingredient Diet is a grain-inclusive kibble that pairs meat with whole grains, peas or lentils from Acana, formulated by the maker for all life stages. The manufacturer's product page lists Lamb, lamb meal, oat groats, whole sorghum and lamb liver 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 27.0% 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. Dogs who lose interest in a rotation often take it again with a single ingredient freeze dried topper crumbled over the top.

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 Wholesome Grains, Lamb and Pumpkin Recipe, Limited Ingredient Diet

What are the first ingredients in Acana Wholesome Grains, Lamb and Pumpkin Recipe, Limited Ingredient Diet?

As listed on Acana's product page, the first ingredients are Lamb, lamb meal, oat groats, whole sorghum, lamb liver. The full list is on the spec sheet above.

How much protein and fat does Acana Wholesome Grains, Lamb and Pumpkin Recipe, Limited Ingredient Diet have?

Acana publishes crude protein 27.0% (as-fed min) and crude fat 17.0% (as-fed min), with 3370 kcal/kg (371 kcal/cup). These are the maker's published figures, not our measurements.

Does Acana publish an AAFCO statement for Acana Wholesome Grains, Lamb and Pumpkin Recipe, Limited Ingredient Diet?

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

What kind of food is Acana Wholesome Grains, Lamb and Pumpkin Recipe, Limited Ingredient Diet?

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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