Dry food Acana for small breed dogs, grain-free (Acana Adult Small Breed)

Advantages and disadvantages

Akana dry food for puppies and small breed dogs has advantages over other types of industrial food, namely:

• certified, approved by dog ​​handlers and veterinarians;
• takes into account the needs of dogs of various breeds;
• Available in pet stores and easy to order online;
• consists of natural environmentally friendly raw materials;
• enriched with vitamins, minerals, medicinal plant extracts.

The disadvantages include the high price. Owners in reviews complain about the lack of a fastener in low-weight foods, and incomplete translation of the product description on the packaging.

Feeding the puppies

Puppies of small dog breeds develop faster than large breeds. They reach puberty, maximum height and size earlier. Therefore, such pets need frequent meals of high-calorie food. Until six months, they should eat 6 times a day and not skip feedings.

Akana food for small breed puppies is available in blue packs weighing 340 g, 2 kg and 4 kg.

The lightest packaging is intended for test feeding. If allergies do not appear after this, you can buy a two-kilogram package. The largest bag is intended for breeders or owners of several puppies. Remember, a month after opening the package, the taste and smell of the granules weaken.

Acana for small breed puppies consists of 70% animal proteins and fats. The chicken and turkey included in the composition were raised on spacious farms, and the herring and flounder were caught in natural reservoirs.

The WholePrey technology used in production makes it possible to obtain nutritional and vitamin components from cartilage and poultry by-products.

Detailed composition of ingredients

The protein component is quite large. Judge for yourself:

• 12% turkey meat and bone meal;
• 12% fresh broiler chicken;
• 12% chicken meat and bone meal;
• 4% fresh offal from cattle (kidneys, heart, liver);
• 4% fresh fish;
• 4% herring meat and bone meal;
• 4% fresh chicken eggs;
• 2% freeze-dried turkey liver;
• 2% freeze-dried chicken liver.

Thus, in total terms, more than half of the composition is of animal origin. Compared to other classes of feed, this is a very high figure.

There is one more advantage of dog food from this brand.

Due to the fact that very high quality ingredients are used, containing sufficient vitamins and minerals of natural origin, synthesized mineral and vitamin supplements are used in minimal quantities.

There is also a carbohydrate component. The least allergenic cereal crops are used.

• green beans;
• green and red lentils;
• yellow and green peas.

There are also fatty components. They must be present in any dog ​​food as a source of fatty acids and fat-soluble vitamins. In this capacity the following are used:

• 2% herring oil;
• 5% chicken fat.

Other useful ingredients include chicken cartilage, usually fresh. The collagen and chondroitin they contain are essential for healthy dog ​​joints.

In addition, the ingredients include fruits and vegetables as a source of fiber, vitamins and minerals.

• pears;
• apples;
• carrot;
• cabbage;
• spinach;
• pumpkin.

It’s hard to believe, but in addition to vegetables and fruits, the food contains natural berries. Apparently they are used there as antioxidant products.

• blueberry;
• turmeric;
• cranberry.

We will not describe in detail all the beneficial ingredients included in Akana food, as this would be long and not particularly interesting. Let's limit ourselves to only the most important ones. In any case, you have already gotten an idea of ​​the benefits and safety of the offered range. That's what we'll talk about next.

Nutrition for adult dogs

Small breeds of dogs include Spitz, Toy Terriers, Shih Tzu, Maltese and other dogs whose weight does not exceed 9 kg and height - 45 cm. The short length of the limbs forces them to make many movements. Because of this, pets’ metabolism is accelerated, they waste energy faster and feel hungry more often.

Food for small breed dogs comes in a gray pack with the words Adult Small Breed. It is packaged in boxes of 340 g, 2 kg, 6 kg.

The greater the weight of the container, the cheaper a kilogram of feed costs. In addition, large bags are equipped with Zip Locks. However, the owner of one miniature dog is better off buying an average two-kilogram package.

The body of adult dogs no longer requires a high concentration of protein components. Their ratio drops to 50-60%. Akana food contains turkey or chicken meat, flounder, herring, and eggs.

To prevent obesity, the manufacturer removed all grains from the composition, but added:

• legume puree;
• cabbage, spinach leaves;
• cranberries, blueberries;
• marshmallow root, burdock;
• chicory, milk thistle, turmeric.

Akana granules do not exceed 6 mm in diameter. This size is suitable for dogs with small teeth.

Assortment of dry food

The Akana brand range is divided into four distinct groups, which include food for different ages of dogs, different health conditions and sizes.

Single

This is a monoprotein type of food, that is, each type of food is based on only one source of animal protein. It can be both fish and meat.

Moreover, what’s interesting is that you won’t find any grains in these foods. They are completely absent. This is made specifically and such grain-free food is ideal for dogs with various digestive disorders.

1. GrassFedLamb - literally translated, grass-fed lamb. Special, hypoallergenic food for universal use and for all ages.
2. FreeRunDuck is exactly the same food for all breeds, but produced on the basis of duck.
3. Yorkshire Pork is an equally popular, universal food for all ages and breeds. Some buyers mistakenly believe that this is a special dry food for Yorkies. No, of course, this is a brand designation for low-fat pork.
4. PacificPilchard – This all-purpose food uses fish as a source of protein. This is clear even from the name, since literally translated it is a Pacific sardine.

Classics

This name is usually assigned to those objects and concepts that are time-tested and do not age with generations. It is clear from the name that these types of food are created on the basis of the traditional idea of ​​​​feeding dogs.

1. FDGrassFedLambDog is a universal food for all ages and breeds with lamb.
2. FDFreeRunDuckDog is a hypoallergenic food made from duck.
3. FDYorkshirePorkDog - all the same, but based on pork.
4. FDPacificPilchardDog is the most hypoallergenic food based on Pacific sardines.

Regionals

These foods are made from three traditional Canadian sources of animal protein.

It is its content that is increased, over 70%, which distinguishes this line of food from others. In addition, they are low in carbohydrates and completely free of grain ingredients.

1. GrasslandsDog is a hypoallergenic food based on lamb and apple.
2. PacificaDog - the same option, but with Pacific fish.
3. WildPrairieDog is an equally versatile chicken food.

Heritage with separation for small and large breeds

Literally translated, this word means heritage. This name already reflects the essence. They were the first to be made from local farm ingredients. Canadian farmers became suppliers, which greatly reduced the cost of products, since previously it was necessary to import ingredients from afar.

For puppies

1. Puppy & Junior is a universal food for puppies of all breeds.
2. Puppy Small Breed is a specialized food for small breed puppies.
3. Puppy Large Breed is a specialized food for large breed puppies.

For adults

Cobb Chicken & Greens - For adult dogs of all breeds with greens and chicken as an animal protein source.

1. Adult Small Breed – for all adult small breed dogs.
2. Adult Large Breed – for all adult dogs of large and medium breeds.
3. Sport & Agility – designed for active dogs involved in sports or agility.
4. Senior Dog – for older dogs of all breeds and sizes.
5. Light & Fit is a low-calorie food for sterilized and overweight dogs.

Separate series for dogs with special needs

In Akana's assortment you can see varieties of food for dogs with poor health.

Acana Free Run Duck

This food is recommended for pets with chronic diseases of the digestive system (gastritis, pancreatitis, enteritis).

It contains a limited number of components and is completely free of cereals.

The only source of protein is easily digestible duck meat. And to support the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, extracts of medicinal plants are included.

Acana Grass Fed Lamb

This food can be fed to dogs with allergic reactions. The food contains a minimum amount of ingredients. Thus, dietary hypoallergenic lamb meat is the only protein component. Moreover, not only fillet is used, but also liver and animal fat. The product is certified and approved by veterinarians.

Feed line

Acana Prairie Poultry

The pellets contain a large amount of poultry meat. They make up half of the granules. The second half of the granules includes fruits and vegetables. The manufacturer introduces herring oil into the feed. There are no potatoes or genetically modified products in it. Acana Prairie Poultry is suitable for both young dogs and adult dogs.

Acana Wild Coast

It contains a lot of fish ingredients. It is fed to any dog, and is also suitable for digestive problems and stomach diseases. Thanks to the content of oats, the pet's blood sugar is regulated. This component prevents dogs from gaining weight.

Acana Pacifica and Grasslands

Contains a lot of protein. Acana Pacifica has a lot of fish and seafood. Instead of the usual meat composition, the food contains seafood (herring, sardines, flounder). This product is suitable for dogs who love fish. The food also includes legumes (chickpeas, peas, lentils). Acana Grasslands has a lot of meat components (turkey, lamb, duck). The remaining composition comes from herbal ingredients.

Serving Size

Small breed puppies eat often, but little by little. They are weaned from breastfeeding and switched to food at two months of age. At first, babies eat 6 times a day. Gradually the number of feedings decreases.

From six months, dogs are fed twice a day - morning and evening.

To calculate the dosage, you need to weigh the dog. Puppies need to take 40 grams of food per 1 kg of live weight per day. For adult dogs, the dose is doubled - 80 grams per 1 kilogram.

Acana HERITAGE 60/40 ADULT LARGE BREED Dry food for large breed dogs (Art. 58432)

Product description

Acana HERITAGE ADULT LARGE BREED 60/40 is a biologically appropriate dry food for large breed adult dogs (weight 25 kg and above).
In honor of its 25th anniversary, ACANA is replacing the ACANA CLASSIC line with a new, improved, updated ACANA HERITAGE (Heritage) line. ACANA Heritage Dog Food contains even more meat! Even more fresh meat! Even more meat variety!

Made in Canada.

Ingredients: Fresh boneless chicken (13%), dehydrated chicken (12%), dehydrated turkey (11%), red lentils, green peas (8%), green beans, fresh chicken innards (liver, heart, kidneys) ) - 4%, dehydrated Atlantic herring meat (4%), fresh whole eggs (4%), fresh whole flounder (4%), herring oil (3%), chicken fat (3%), sun-dried alfalfa, green lentils, yellow peas, pea fiber, fresh chicken cartilage (2%), kelp, fresh pumpkin, fresh butternut squash, fresh parsnips, fresh collards, fresh spinach, fresh mustard greens, fresh turnip greens, fresh carrots, fresh apples RedDelicious, Fresh Bartlett Pear, Freeze-Dried Chicken Liver, Freeze-Dried Turkey Liver, Fresh Whole Cranberries, Fresh Whole Blueberries, Chicory Root, Turmeric, Milk Thistle, Burdock Root, Lavender Flowers, Marshmallow Root, Rose Hips, Enterococcus faecium NCIMB10415 :600×10'6 CFU

KEY ANALYSIS: Protein - 31% Fat - 15% Fiber - 6% Moisture - 12% Calcium / Phosphorus - 1.4% / 1.1% Omega-6 / Omega-3 - 2.4% / 1.2% DHA / EPA - 0.35% / 0.35% Glucosamine - 1500 mg/kg Chondroitin sulfate - 900 mg/kg Carbohydrates (max.) - 29%

DAILY FEEDING RATE:

Because every dog ​​is unique, feeding guidelines may vary depending on age, temperament, activity level and environment. Feed your pet two to three times a day and provide him with constant access to clean, fresh water.

Pregnant bitches from the second half of pregnancy need to increase the daily feed intake by 25-50%, in accordance with individual needs. Lactating bitches also need to increase the amount of food per day or provide free access to food.

ENERGY VALUE

Metabolic (metabolic) energy is 3375 kcal/kg (405 kcal per 250 ml glass), where 32% comes from proteins, 30% from fruits and vegetables, 38% from fats.

BIOLOGICALLY APPROPRIATE FOOD FOR ADULT LARGE BREED DOGS WEIGHING OVER 25 KG

Like their wild relatives, large breed dogs are carnivores, which means they are biologically adapted to a diet rich in a variety of fresh meats.

That's why ACANA Adult Large Breed consists of meat from free-range chicken, turkey, wild-caught flounder, and nest-laid eggs. All ingredients are contained in WholePrey™ ratios, ensuring nutrients are delivered in their natural form without the need to add a long list of synthetic ingredients.

Since excess weight puts extra stress on bones and joints, ACANA does not contain fast carbohydrates such as tapioca or potatoes, but is rich in animal proteins to build muscle mass while maintaining optimal shape.

Prepared in our award-winning factory with the finest fresh Canadian ingredients, ACANA Biologically Appropriate Food is guaranteed to keep your dog healthy, strong and happy.

MEAT BASED FOOD REFLECTS YOUR PET'S NATURAL DIETARY.

The common wolf is the ancestor of all domestic dogs. And although over the centuries man has developed many breeds that look very different from the wolf, the anatomy of these animals remains the same, and therefore it is not surprising that their nutritional needs are no different.

Our philosophy of biological compliance is simple: to deliver the quality, freshness and variety of meat ingredients that dogs are naturally designed to eat, while limiting the amount of carbohydrates and synthetic additives that are not part of their natural diet.

RICH OF MEAT INGREDIENTS (60%)

Your dog is biologically adapted to a diet rich in meat. That's why ACANA ADULT LARGE BREED is made with 60% meat ingredients, including free-range chicken, turkey, wild-caught fish and nest-laid eggs. All ingredients are sourced from local farmers and are considered fit for human consumption.

Compare with traditional dog food, which most often contains very little meat, which is also not suitable for human consumption.

HIGH FRESH MEAT CONTENT (1/3)

Fresh meat is the most natural and nutritious form of ingredients. Therefore, 1/3 of the poultry, fish or eggs in ACANA food is truly fresh, giving the food taste and benefits, and the remaining 2/3 is dehydrated, serving as a complete source of natural animal protein. All meat used in feed is recognized as suitable for human consumption.

Compare this to traditional dog foods, which rarely use fresh meat.

VARIETY OF WHOLE MEATS

A dog's natural diet contains a wide variety of prey, which is why ACANA foods consist of free-range poultry, fresh eggs and wild-caught fish. ACANA foods are made using the WholePrey™ principle and contain meat, guts and cartilage to reflect the natural diet without the need to add a long list of synthetic ingredients.

Compare this to traditional dog foods, which contain one or two meats, rarely WholePrey™, and have a long list of synthetic additives.

RICH IN ANIMAL PROTEIN CONTENT (31%)

Unlike many modern dog foods that contain plant-based proteins from peas or potatoes, ACANA foods are rich in animal proteins from high-quality meats that support lean muscle mass and meet your dog's natural needs.

Compare this to conventional dog foods, which are low in animal protein and high in carbohydrates, and use plant proteins to compensate for this imbalance.

LIMITED CARBOHYDRATES (30%)

As carnivores, the diet of dogs should contain very few carbohydrates, which are the cause of obesity and diabetes. Therefore, ACANA foods limit their levels, and instead of fast carbohydrates such as rice, potatoes or tapioca, fruits and vegetables with a low glycemic index are used.

Compare this to traditional dog foods, which contain more than 50% carbohydrates, often sourced from high-glycemic ingredients such as potatoes, tapioca or rice.

Check out the ingredients and we're sure you'll agree!

Reviews

Varvara, Kazan

“I bought Akana on the advice of a breeder. My toy terrier likes this food. Recently I was visiting. There I saw pellets of another food. They are very large in size. My Caesar simply won’t chew these. So I won’t change anything.”

Olga, Kislovodsk

“I like little dogs. Although there are no less problems with them than with large ones. I buy Akana food for my Shih Tzu. Although it is expensive, I do not spend money on the treatment of any diseases. And I like to watch how Peach happily crunches the delicious pillows.”