* NOTE: Acana is made by the same company as ORIJEN
ACANA is manufactured by Award winning Champion Pet Foods – Pet Food of the Year Winner.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ACANA & ORIJEN?
Each Acana formula is made with a diversity of regional ingredients including ranch-raised natural lamb, free-run chicken and whole eggs from local prairie farms, and Lake Whitefish and Walleye caught wild from the cold Northern lakes – human-grade ingredients that arrive at the Acana factory fresh (never frozen) and preservative-free each day.
Grain-free and low-carbohydrate to provide a biologically appropriate, natural canine diet, each kibble of Acana food is loaded with premium meat ingredients and is infused with Omega-3 essential fatty acids (EPA, DHA) from wild-caught fish to support immunity and a luxuriant skin and hair coat.
In place of grains, Acana foods feature regional fruits, vegetables and botanicals – including organic sea vegetables to enhance metabolism, and raspberry leaf and marigold flower to nourish and tone the digestive tract.
Acana Dog Food is Recommended because:
- ACANA has high protein, low carbohydrate formulas for optimal canine nutrition, each made exclusively from wholesome protein sources passed as fit for human consumption
- Acana uses essential fatty acids from fresh wild-caught fish – fresh regional fish and Pacific salmon oil are premium sources of omega-3 EFAs (EPA, DHA) that are important in the natural diet of all dogs
- Prairie botanicals, regional produce & Pacific sea vegetables – hand-harvested organic kelp, dulse and bladderwrack combined with prairie-grown botanicals and produce provide a natural source of phytonutrients and antioxidant vitamins
- With no grain, no corn or glutens, no inappropriate oils or vegetable protein sources. Acana formulas are also ethoxyquin-free, with no artificial flavors, no colors or no preservatives, and absolutely no genetically modified ingredients
ACANA IS AVAILABLE IN FOUR FORMULAS
WILD PRAIRIE – Loaded with premium, easily-digested meat ingredients (65%), featuring a diversity of fresh regional ingredients including free-run chicken, whole eggs, and wild-caught Lake Whitefish & Northern Walleye. Chicken cartilage provides a natural source of glucosamine, chondroitin and essential minerals, including balanced calcium & phosphorus.
PACIFICA – Made with a full 55% wild-caught fish (Pacific salmon, wild herring and wild flounder), it’s bursting with highly palatable, easily digested fish proteins and rich omega-3 essential fatty acids. Lobster and crab shell provide a natural source of glucosamine, chondroitin and essential minerals, including an appropriate balance of calcium and phosphorus.
GRASSLANDS – Ranch-raised New Zealand lamb (certified free of added hormones and antibiotics) along with fresh whole eggs from local farms and fresh wild-caught Lake Whitefish & Northern Walleye supply unique and easily digested proteins (60%) in this hypo-allergenic formula.
RANCHLANDS – Alberta beef, bison and lamb, all raised free-range on local ranches. All protein is delivered fresh everyday and they are preservative free as well as never frozen. Wild Pacific herring is also included for its omega-3s to help enhance immunity and support skim and coat. This natural diet has limited carbohydrates and is grain free. Acana Ranchlands also includes healthy fruits, vegetables and botanicals including sea vegetables, juniper berries and marigold flowers.
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I was told by my vet that Acana dog food was to high in protein which can be hard on the kidneys ?
Hi Barbee:
Most vets will not have extensive training in dog nutrition and school.
I recommend reading this: HIGH PROTEIN MYTH DEBUNKED, researched and written by Champion Pet Foods, the makers of Acana and Orijen.
There is a slow change in thinking about how to feed our dogs.
Here are some comments from one vet, Dr John B. Symes, DVM.
Here is an excellent, succinct, fact based article, regarding the physiology of our carnivorous canines @ Rawfed.com
Here are a few references about dogs and their genetics:
1 – Canid Genetics
2 – Dog Food Advisor – Opinion Are Dogs Carnivors?
3 – Dogs are Carnivores, by Jeannie Thomason.
4 – Rawfed.com
5 – Myth: DOGS ARE OMNIVORES.
6 – Nature Works – Carnivores
7 – What is a Carnivore?
8 – Vet Balance – Carnivores vs. Ominvores
9 – Op Ed News, Are Dogs Carnivores?
10 – definition – Carnivore
11 – When and where your dog evolved from the wolf
Also, I have referenced Dr. Jones, DVM, throughout this site and recommend all his advice:
He is my main “go to guy” for information:
As a veterinarian, Dr. Andrew Jones has revealed that he was taught very little about dog food at university. He received less than 8 hours of instruction on the subject.
Dr. Jones, DVM says : “At University the LARGE food companies sponsored events for students, gave presentations on pet food, and awarded scholarships.”
The “You rub my back and I’ll rub yours” mentality prevailed.
He even remembers a professor telling him to “trust” a certain large food company, and look forward to getting Big Perks at Pet Food sponsored conferences.
Retailing Pet Food is a Big Source of income for many veterinarians.
We are given trustworthy statements from the Pet Food Rep, which invariably include “…backed by scientific study and feeding trials”.
But common sense is NOT prevailing.
Dogs are mainly carnivores – they NEED a high meat protein diet as their source of nutrition to survive. Yet, if you go to your Veterinarian and ask for the premium quality adult dog food, I’ll bet that the first ingredient is a Carbohydrate – NOT an Animal Protein.
So now that you know that MOST Veterinarians have little knowledge about Pet nutrition, and that they have strong FINANCIAL INCENTIVES to NOT change, can you see how you should Question their Pet Food recommendation?
High protein is actually what we should be feeding our dogs, and I appreciate the interest. I found these articles interesting and enlightening.
Sorry for the long involved answer, but this is a complicated subject to most of us “lay people,” and education is the best way to understand the facts.
Thanks for visiting
Jane