Welcoming a new dog into your family is an exciting time, and providing them with the best nutrition is paramount to their health and happiness. ACANA Classics Red Meat recipe offers a thoughtfully crafted blend of high-quality ingredients designed to meet the diverse nutritional needs of dogs throughout their lives. This recipe emphasizes a balanced 50/50 ratio of rich meat ingredients to wholesome fruits, vegetables, and grains, ensuring a satisfying and nourishing meal for your furry friend.
This formula is specifically designed to support three key health benefits: immune function, healthy digestion, and the maintenance of a healthy skin and coat. By incorporating antioxidants, prebiotics, fiber, and essential omega-3 fatty acids, ACANA Classics Red Meat aims to contribute to your dog’s overall well-being.
Key Features of ACANA Classics Red Meat Recipe
ACANA Classics Red Meat recipe stands out for its commitment to quality and wholesome nutrition. The primary ingredient in this formula is raw beef, providing a rich source of protein and essential nutrients. The recipe features a balanced composition of 50% quality animal ingredients, carefully balanced with 50% wholesome grains, vegetables, fruits, botanicals, and added nutrients.
This blend includes antioxidants derived from fruits and vegetables, alongside vitamin C, to help bolster your dog’s immune system. For digestive health, the recipe incorporates prebiotics and fiber, promoting a healthy gut environment. Furthermore, the inclusion of omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil is crucial for maintaining healthy skin and a lustrous coat. All ACANA products, including this recipe, are crafted in Canada using premium ingredients sourced from around the world.
Understanding the Ingredients and Nutritional Profile
The ACANA Classics Red Meat recipe is formulated with a variety of high-quality ingredients to provide comprehensive nutrition. The ingredient list includes: raw beef (16%), lamb meal (15%), pearled barley, whole peas, oat groats, pork fat (8%), pork meal (8%), whole oats, chickpea fibre, raw pork (2%), fish oil (1%), potassium chloride, dried kelp, salt, dried chicory root, fresh whole pumpkin, fresh whole butternut squash, fresh whole carrots, fresh whole apples, fresh whole pears, fresh whole zucchini, fresh kale, fresh spinach, fresh turnip greens, fresh beet greens, whole cranberries, whole blueberries, whole saskatoon berries, turmeric, milk thistle, burdock root, lavender, marshmallow root, and rosehips.
From a nutritional standpoint, the guaranteed analysis shows a crude protein content of 27%, fat content of 16%, crude ash at 8%, and crude fiber at 5%. The moisture content is 12%, with calcium at 1.6% and phosphorus at 1.1%. It also contains Omega-6 fatty acids at 2.2% and Omega-3 fatty acids at 0.3%, with DHA/EPA at 0.05% each.
To further enhance its nutritional value, ACANA Classics Red Meat includes various nutritional additives per kilogram. These include Choline chloride (700 mg), Taurine (400 mg), Zinc (88 mg), Copper (5.5 mg), Vitamin B1 (100 mg), Vitamin B2 (20 mg), Niacin (200 mg), Calcium-D-pantothenate (60 mg), Vitamin B6 (35 mg), Folic Acid (7 mg), Vitamin B12 (0.2 mg), Vitamin A (7500 IU), Vitamin D3 (1000 IU), and Vitamin E (375 IU). Additionally, it contains Ascorbic acid (0.15 mg) and technological additives such as Tocopherol extract from vegetable oils (110mg) and citric acid (40 mg). Rosemary extract is included as a sensory additive (75 mg). For gut health, it also contains Zootechnical additives like Enterococcus faecium DSM 10663/NCIMB 10415 (1×10⁹ CFU).
Feeding Guidelines and Storage Recommendations
Every dog is unique, and their dietary needs can vary based on age, breed, and activity level. ACANA provides a feeding guide as an initial recommendation, suggesting that owners adjust the amount of food as necessary to maintain optimal health for their dog. It is recommended to feed dogs twice daily and always ensure that fresh, clean water is readily available. The metabolizable energy content of this food is 3425 kcal/kg, or 411 kcal per 250ml/120g serving.
This food is considered a complete diet and is formulated to meet the nutritional standards established by FEDIAF for all life stages, with the exception of the growth of large-size dogs (those expected to weigh 70 lbs or more as adults).
Proper storage is essential to maintain the freshness and quality of ACANA food. Once opened, the bag can be securely closed by rolling the top down after each use. For those in humid climates, using an airtight container with the entire bag of food inside is a good option. It is also advisable to wash the storage bin regularly to prevent food buildup. Pet owners should keep the lot number and “Best Before” date, found on the back of the package, for reference. Refrigeration is not necessary; instead, storing the food in a cool, dry place at room temperature, away from areas with significant temperature fluctuations like a garage, is recommended.
