Choosing the right food for your dog is paramount to their health and well-being. Acana Limited Ingredient Diet Singles Lamb & Apple Recipe Dry Dog Food offers a specialized nutritional approach, focusing on single animal protein sources to cater to dogs with sensitivities and dietary needs. This formula is crafted with high-quality ingredients, aiming to support your dog’s overall health, from ideal body condition to digestive health.
The Acana brand, under Champion Petfoods, is committed to producing premium pet food using the world’s best ingredients. Their philosophy centers on balancing essential animal proteins with wholesome fruits and vegetables, ensuring a nutritious diet that contributes to a long and healthy life for your canine companion. This particular recipe highlights 65% animal ingredients and 35% vegetables, fruits, and nutrients, with absolutely no artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives added.
Key Benefits of Acana Singles Lamb & Apple Recipe
This specialized diet is designed to offer several key health benefits for dogs:
- Supports Ideal Body Condition: The balanced formulation of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates aids in maintaining a healthy weight and physique.
- Promotes Healthy Skin & Coat: Rich in essential fatty acids, particularly Omega-3 and Omega-6, this food contributes to a shiny, healthy coat and supple skin.
- Aids in Healthy Digestion: The inclusion of fiber-rich ingredients like sweet potatoes and lentils, along with probiotics, supports a healthy digestive system.
Nutritional Breakdown and Ingredients
Acana Limited Ingredient Diet Singles Lamb & Apple Recipe is formulated with a limited number of high-quality ingredients, making it an excellent choice for dogs with common protein sensitivities.
Primary Ingredients:
The primary ingredients include lamb, lamb meal, and lamb liver, providing a rich source of single-animal protein. This is complemented by sweet potato and whole chickpeas, which are good sources of digestible carbohydrates and fiber. Fish oil and sunflower oil are included to provide essential fatty acids.
Full Ingredient List:
Lamb, lamb meal, lamb liver, sweet potato, whole chickpeas, fish oil, whole lentils, lentil fiber, whole apples, sunflower oil, natural lamb flavor, lamb tripe, 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 B12 supplement, copper proteinate, freeze-dried lamb, 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:
- Crude Protein (Min.): 31%
- Crude Fat (Min.): 17%
- Crude Fiber (Max.): 5%
- Moisture (Max.): 12%
- Ash (Max.): 10%
- Dietary Starch (Max.): 18%
- Sugars (Max.): 5%
- EPA (Min.): 0.3%
- DHA (Min.): 0.2%
- Calcium (Min.): 1.8%
- Phosphorus (Min.): 1.2%
- Omega-6 fatty acids (Min.): 1.2%
- Omega-3 fatty acids (Min.): 1%
- Taurine (Min.): 0.2%
- Glucosamine (Min.): 500 mg/kg
- Total Microorganisms (Min.): 1 Million CFU/lb
Calorie Content:
3405 kcal/kg or 388 kcal per cup (based on a standard 8 oz cup).
Feeding Instructions and Transitioning Your Dog
Proper feeding is crucial for your dog’s health. Acana provides feeding guidelines based on your dog’s weight and activity level. It’s essential to adjust these amounts according to your dog’s individual needs, age, energy, and activity level. Always ensure fresh, clean water is readily available for your pet.
Feeding Chart:
| Weight (lbs) | Less Active: Cups/Day | Active: Cups/Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2 – 5 lbs | ¼ – ⅓ | ⅓ – ½ |
| 5 – 10 lbs | ⅓ – ½ | ½ – 1 |
| 10 – 15 lbs | ½ – ¾ | 1 – 1¼ |
| 15 – 20 lbs | ¾ – 1 | 1¼ – 1⅔ |
| 20 – 35 lbs | 1 – 1½ | 1⅔ – 2¼ |
| 35 – 50 lbs | 1½ – 2 | 2¼ – 3 |
| 50 – 65 lbs | 2 – 2¼ | 3 – 3⅔ |
| 65 – 80 lbs | 2¼ – 2½ | 3⅔ – 4 |
| 80 – 100 lbs | 2½ – 3¼ | 4 – 4¾ |
Puppy Feeding: For small and medium puppies, feed twice the adult amount for ages 1½ to 3 months, 1½ times the adult amount for ages 3 to 6 months, and 1¼ times the adult amount for ages 6 to 11 months.
Gestation/Lactation: During gestation and lactation, dogs can be free-fed.
Transitioning to Acana: When introducing your dog to Acana Singles, a gradual transition over one to two weeks is recommended to prevent digestive upset. Start by mixing 75% of their old food with 25% Acana, then adjust to a 50:50 ratio, followed by a 25:75 ratio, before finally feeding 100% Acana. This process ensures your dog’s digestive system adapts smoothly to the new diet.
About the Manufacturer: Champion Petfoods
Champion Petfoods is dedicated to producing high-quality, Biologically Appropriate™ pet foods. They focus on fresh, regional ingredients and incorporate innovative food-making technologies. Their commitment to quality and transparency ensures that pets receive nutrient-rich diets that support their health and vitality.
The Acana Limited Ingredient Diet Singles line is a testament to this commitment, offering a carefully curated selection of foods that meet the specific needs of dogs with dietary sensitivities, ensuring they receive optimal nutrition without compromising on taste or quality.
