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ACANA Lamb & Apple Freeze-Dried

Freeze-dried Dog Food

An independent Feed Wise evaluation of Acana ACANA Lamb & Apple Freeze-Dried, built from the published ingredient panel, guaranteed analysis, certifications and processing method.

Fresh named meat
Grain-conscious recipe
No fillers declared
No by-products
Size
Not recorded
Food type
Freeze-dried Dog Food
Life stage
Not recorded
UPC
Not recorded
Brand
Acana
Country
Not disclosed
Feed Wise Score
6.5out of 10
USE WITH CARE

Scores 5.0 to 7.9. Usable, but follow the directions closely — one or more categories fall short.

38%
Confidence
Limited confidence

Key label disclosures are missing, so this evaluation is provisional.

Where to Buy

Why It Scored 6.5

Our independent, evidence-based evaluation of this product. Sponsorship is never an input.

Ingredient Quality
8.0
Highly Rated
  • First ingredient: Lamb
  • Contains fresh named meat
  • No corn, wheat or soy on the label
Nutritional Quality
6.1
Use With Care
  • Freeze-dried — minimal heat
  • 31% protein on a dry-matter basis
  • 5400 kcal per kg
  • 40% fat as fed
Transparency
7.0
Use With Care
  • Full ingredient list published
  • Guaranteed analysis on file
  • No adequacy statement on record
Sourcing & Certifications
0.0
Red Paw Alert
  • Country of manufacture not disclosed
  • Protein sources: Lamb, Liver
  • No third-party certification confirmed
Processing
9.0
Excellent Choice
  • Freeze-dried — minimal heat
  • Method inferred from product format
  • Gentler processing preserves more nutrients

Feed Wise Verdict

A reasonable everyday option with a few areas that trail category leaders.

Strengths
Fresh named meat in the recipe
No fillers declared on the label
No by-products declared
No artificial colours or flavours
Considerations
Country of manufacture not disclosed
No nutritional adequacy statement on record
Feeding guidelines not published
Retail price varies by store
Ideal for
Check life stage
Everyday feeding
High-protein diets
Adult maintenance

Where to Buy

Canadian retailers on record. Stock and price vary by store and province.

    Ingredient Breakdown

    Label ingredients in the order they appear, with our independent quality assessment where we hold reference data on that ingredient.

    Full ingredient list

    Lamb, lamb liver, whole apples, mixed tocopherols (preservative), citric acid (preservative), rosemary extract

    See the ingredient encyclopedia →

    Guaranteed Analysis

    As-fed basis
    Protein
    30%
    31% dry matter
    Minimum crude protein as declared on the label.
    Fat
    40%
    Minimum crude fat as declared.
    Fibre
    6%
    Maximum crude fibre as declared.
    Moisture
    2%
    Maximum moisture as declared.
    Energy
    5400
    kcal / kg
    Metabolisable energy per kilogram.

    Transparency Score

    7.0 / 10
    Complete ingredient list
    Nutritional analysis provided
    Feeding guidelines provided
    Country of origin disclosed
    Nutritional adequacy statement
    Certifications on record
    Product imagery on file
    Pack size and format recorded

    Certifications & Claims

    Only certifications we can confirm from the brand's own documentation or the certifying body appear here. Nothing is assumed — if a program isn't listed, it isn't disclosed for this product.

    Not disclosed — no third-party certification is confirmed for this product yet.

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