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Singles, Duck & Pear RecipeDry Dog Food

Ingredients

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.

METABOLIZABLE ENERGY: 3405 kcal/kg (388 kcal per 8 oz. cup), with 32% from protein, 26% from carbohydrates, and 42% from fat.

ACANA DUCK AND PEAR RECIPE is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages except for growth of large breed dogs (70lbs or more as an adult)

Singles, Lamb & Apple RecipeDry Dog Food

Ingredients

Lamb, lamb meal, lamb liver, sweet potato, whole chickpeas, fish oil, whole lentils, lentil fiber, whole apples, sunflower oil, natural lamb flavor, lambtripe, whole pumpkin, whole cranberries, salt, choline chloride, taurine, dried kelp, zinc proteinate, vitamin E supplement, mixed tocopherols(preservative), selenium yeast, niacin, thiamine mononitrate, calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin, folic acid, vitamin B12supplement, copper proteinate, freeze-dried lamb, dried chicory root, turmeric, citric acid (preservative), rosemary extract, dried Lactobacillusacidophilus fermentation product, dried Bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus casei fermentation product.

METABOLIZABLE ENERGY: 3405 kcal/kg (388 kcal per 8 oz. cup), with 32% from protein, 26% from carbohydrates, and 42% from fat.

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

Singles, Beef & Pumpkin RecipeDry Dog Food

Ingredients

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), vitaminD3 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 acidophilusfermentation product, dried Bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus casei fermentation product.

METABOLIZABLE ENERGY: 3405 kcal/kg (388 kcal per 8 oz. cup), with 32% from protein, 26% from carbohydrates, and 42% from fat.

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

Acana Singles Dog Food Review (Dry)

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Review of Acana Singles Dry Dog Food

Acana Singles Dog Food receives the Advisors top rating of 5 stars.

The Acana Singles product line includes the 4 dry dog foods listed below.

Each recipe includes its AAFCO nutrient profile when available Growth (puppy), Maintenance (adult), All Life Stages, Supplemental or Unspecified.

Recipe and Label Analysis

Acana Singles Duck and Pear was selected to represent the other products in the line for detailed recipe and nutrient analysis.

Label and nutrient data below are calculated using dry matter basis.

Acana Singles Duck and Pear

Estimated Dry Matter Nutrient Content

Deboned duck, duck meal, duck liver, sweet potato, whole chickpeas, duck fat, whole lentils, lentil fiber, pollock oil, whole pears, natural duck flavor, duck cartilage, whole pumpkin, whole cranberries, salt, choline chloride, taurine, vitamin E supplement, dried kelp, zinc proteinate, mixed tocopherols (preservative), freeze-dried duck liver, niacin, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement, copper proteinate, vitamin A acetate, vitamin D3 supplement, turmeric, citric acid (preservative), rosemary extract, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus casei fermentation product

Fiber (estimated dry matter content) = 5%

Red denotes any controversial items

Ingredient Analysis

The first ingredient in this dog food is duck. Although it is a quality item, raw duck contains up to 73% water. After cooking, most of that moisture is lost, reducing the meat content to just a fraction of its original weight.

After processing, this item would probably account for a smaller part of the total content of the finished product.

The second ingredient is duck meal. Duck meal is considered a meat concentrate and contains nearly 300% more protein than fresh duck.

The third ingredient is duck liver, an organ meat sourced from a named animal and thus considered a beneficial component.

The fourth ingredient is sweet potato. Sweet potatoes are a gluten-free source of complex carbohydrates in dog food. They are naturally rich in dietary fiber and beta carotene.

The fifth item lists chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans. Like peas, beans and lentils, the chickpea is a nutritious member of the fiber-rich legume (or pulse) family of vegetables.

However, chickpeas contain about 22% protein, a factor that must be considered when judging the actual meat content of this dog food.

The next ingredient is duck fat. This item is obtained from rendering duck, a process similar to making soup in which the fat itself is skimmed from the surface of the liquid.

Duck fat is high in linoleic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid essential for life. Although it doesnt sound very appetizing, duck fat is actually a quality ingredient.

The seventh ingredient includes lentils. Lentils are a quality source of carbohydrates. Plus (like all legumes) theyre rich in natural fiber.

However, lentils contain about 25% protein, a factor that will be considered when judging the actual meat content of this dog food.

The eighth ingredient is lentil fiber, a mixture of both soluble and insoluble dietary fiber derived from lentils. Aside from the usual benefits of fiber, this agricultural by-product provides no other nutritional value to a dog.

The ninth ingredient is pollock oil. Fish oil is naturally rich in the prized EPA and DHA type of omega-3 fatty acids. These two high quality fats boast the highest bio-availability to dogs and humans.

Depending on its level of freshness and purity, pollock oil should be considered a commendable addition.

From here, the list goes on to include a number of other items.

But realistically, ingredients located this far down the list (other than nutritional supplements) are not likely to affect the overall rating of this Acana product.

With 4 notable exceptions

First, we find taurine, an important amino acid associated with the healthy function of heart muscle. Although taurine is not typically considered essential in canines, some dogs have been shown to be deficient in this critical nutrient.

Since taurine deficiency appears to be more common in pets consuming grain-free diets, we view its presence in this recipe as a positive addition.

Next, we note the inclusion of dried fermentation products in this recipe. Fermentation products are typically added as probiotics to aid with digestion.

In addition, duck cartilage is a source of both glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate natural substances believed to support joint health.

And lastly, this food contains chelated minerals, minerals that have been chemically attached to protein. This makes them easier to absorb. Chelated minerals are usually found in better dog foods.

Nutrient Analysis

Based on its ingredients alone, Acana Singles Dog Food looks like an above-average dry product.

The dashboard displays a dry matter protein reading of 35%, a fat level of 19% and estimated carbohydrates of about 38%.

As a group, the brand features an average protein content of 35.2% and a mean fat level of 19.3%. Together, these figures suggest a carbohydrate content of 37.5% for the overall product line.

And a fat-to-protein ratio of about 55%.

Which means this Acana product line contains

Above-average protein. Above-average fat. And below-average carbs when compared to other dry dog foods.

Even when you consider the protein-boosting effect of the chickpeas and lentils, this looks like the profile of a kibble containing a significant amount of meat.

Our Rating of Acana Singles Dog Food

Acana Singles lists both grain-inclusive and grain-free dry dog foods using a liberal amount of named meats and meals as its dominant source of animal protein, thus receiving 5 stars.

Enthusiastically recommended.

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Singles, Pork with Squash RecipeDry Dog Food

Composition

Raw pork (17%), pork meal (17%), raw pork liver (17%), whole chickpeas, whole lentils, porkfat (7%), fresh whole butternut squash (4%), dehydrated sweet potato (4%), lentil fibre, fish oil(2%), dried kelp, salt, fresh whole pumpkin, dried chicory root, whole cranberries, wholeblueberries, turmeric, milk thistle, burdock root, lavender, marshmallow root, rosehips.

ADDITIVES (per kg): Technological additives: Tocopherol extract from vegetable oils: 121 mg,citric acid: 40 mg. Sensory additives: Rosemary extract: 80 mg. Nutritional additives: Taurine:1500 mg, Choline chloride (choline): 700 mg, Zinc proteinate: 160 mg, Copper proteinate:5.5 mg, Vitamin B1: 75mg, Vitamin B2: 15mg, Vitamin B3: 150 mg, Vitamin B5: 45 mg,Vitamin B6: 26 mg, Vitamin B9: 5.25 mg, Vitamin B12: 0.15 mg, Vitamin A: 3750 IU,Vitamin D3: 500 IU, Vitamin E: 175 IU. Zootechnical additives: Enterococcus faecium DSM10663/NCIMB 10415: 1x10^9 CFU.

CALORIE CONTENT (calculated): Metabolizable energy is 3405 kcal/kg (409 kcal per standard 120 g cup) with calories distributed with 32% from protein, 26% from carbohydrates, and 42% from fat. ACANA PORK WITH SQUASH RECIPE dog food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by FEDIAF for All Life Stages, excluding growth of all large size dogs (70 lb or more as an adult).