Protein source
WatchWhole plant protein source observed early
Top 3: Beef, pork, lamb
The protein number may include influence from whole plant ingredients.
This is not treated like processed protein boosting, but it is worth checking.
Public ReviewGrade BKibble (Extruded)Manufacturing: Kibble (Extruded)
Acana
Acana Highest Protein, Appalachian Ranch Recipe Dry Dog Food
4.0★Public ScoreManufacturer-independentPublic-data basedIngredients · nutrition · safety
Key points
Ingredient guide
Included support ingredients
Nutrient guideFish oilSkin and joint support ingredientTaurineHeart support ingredientChicoryGut support ingredientTurmeric/curcuminAntioxidant and joint support ingredientProbioticsGut support ingredientOmega-3Skin and joint support ingredientOmega-6Skin and coat support ingredientEPA+DHASkin, joint, and heart support ingredientGlucosamineJoint support ingredient
Top premium
Ingredient grade
A+
Grade A+
Top ingredient profile
Beef
pork
lamb
Fresh-meat leadPlant booster present
Crude protein33%
Crude protein33%
Crude fat17%
Other 50%
Protein position, fat position, and calorie density position are relative to foods in the same processing type cohort.
biotechProtein position
Higherquery_statsFat position
Higherlocal_fire_departmentCalorie density
LowerThis food can stay in comparison, but ingredient quality still needs a more conservative read.
There is enough public data to keep this food in comparison, but the top ingredient structure does not support a stronger positive claim yet.
Nutritional strengths
- All top three ingredients are animal ingredients.
- Crude protein is on the higher side.
- Calorie density is on the lower side.
- Nutrient disclosure is broad enough to compare real numbers directly.
What still needs work
- Phosphorus is 1.2% on the label, at or above 1%. Senior dogs or dogs with kidney concerns should have phosphorus restriction reviewed with a veterinarian before using it as a staple food.
- Whole plant protein sources can contribute to crude protein, so the animal-protein share still needs a closer read.
- Phosphorus Excess sits near the upper end of the preferred range, so a more conservative read makes sense.
Brand context
Brand background availableRecall history confirmed
Founded in 1985 in Canada. This brand has a confirmed public recall history.
Ingredient analysis
The top ingredients give this recipe a strong first protein read, so the ingredient section starts from a favorable position.
restaurantIngredient Quality Analysis
Ingredient Grade
Top Premium
1Beef
Fresh Meat · Top
2pork
Fresh Meat · Top
3lamb
Fresh Meat · Top
Ingredient Analysis Comments
- •Beef is a named fresh meat ingredient. The animal source is clearly identified. It reads as an top-tier protein source.
- •pork is a named fresh meat ingredient. The animal source is clearly identified. It reads as an top-tier protein source.
- •lamb is a named fresh meat ingredient. The animal source is clearly identified. It reads as an top-tier protein source.
restaurantIngredient Grade A+Top Premium
Full collected ingredient list
60 ingredientsBeefporklamblamb mealbeef mealpork mealwhole red lentilswhole pinto beanspork liverbeef fatwhole green lentilswhole chickpeascatfish mealpea starchcatfishfish oillentil fiberbisonnatural pork flavorwhole green peaswhole yellow peasbeef liverbeef tripelamb tripelamb liverbeef kidneypork kidneycollard greenssaltdried kelpzinc proteinatewhole pumpkinwhole butternut squashwhole appleswhole pearsmixed tocopherols (preservative)taurinevitamin A acetatevitamin D3 supplementvitamin E supplementthiamine mononitratecalcium pantothenatepyridoxine hydrochloridepumpkin seedssunflower seedsfreeze-dried beeffreeze-dried lambfreeze-dried porkcopper proteinatedried chicory rootturmericsarsaparilla rootalthea rootrosehipsjuniper berriescitric acid (preservative)rosemary extractdried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation productdried Bifidobacterium animalis fermentation productdried Lactobacillus casei fermentation product.
Primary positive ingredients
Support positive ingredients
Neutral ingredients
Caution ingredients
High-caution ingredients
Why did the base review land here?
Ingredient qualityNutrient disclosure levelManufacturing & trust
This review score combines ingredient composition, nutrient disclosure, manufacturing trust, and core nutrient caution signals.
Nutrient disclosure
Partial disclosure
Core guaranteed analysis is usable, but deeper rows still need a more cautious read.
Safety verification
1 warnings
There is no immediate hard stop here, but a few caution rows are still worth checking.
Public data trust (ETF)
C2 tier
Detailed nutrition is visible, but not at a product-level traceability standard.
Where it sits in the same processing cohort
Kibble (Extruded) cohortTop tier
Within the Kibble (Extruded) cohort, this recipe sits in the top tier band.
Final word
This is a credible shortlist food, but the personalized step is where the final order should be decided.
What to compare next
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Brand analysis
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Heart criteriaBest dog food for heart disease: sodium, taurine, L-carnitine, omega-3, and DCM context
Heart context should connect sodium, taurine, L-carnitine, and omega-3 disclosure.
Joint criteriaBest dog food for joint support: weight control, EPA/DHA, glucosamine, and mobility checks
Joint context should connect weight control, EPA+DHA, and disclosed support ingredients.
Label basicsBest dog food criteria: ingredients, calories, disclosure, and health context
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