Acana Provincial Pacifica Grain Free Dry Dog Food Reviews
The philosophy of the Acana brand is to provide abundant protein from local providers and mix it with the vegetables and botanicals that a wild canine
The philosophy of the Acana brand is to provide abundant protein from local providers and mix it with the vegetables and botanicals that a wild canine would eat as he forages for food. As a boutique premium producer, Acana buys its fresh ingredients from local producers in the Alberta, Canada region that they know and trust. The Pacifica dry food is based on fish and fish products, and is high in protein, low in carbohydrates, and is completely grain-free.
Quick Look
| No | Nutritional Content Information | Kcal Information – Calories Per Cup |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Protein 33% | Your pet will consume 430 Kcal in every 250 mL cup of this food. One kilogram contains 3750 Kcal. Protein provides 35% of the energy, fat 40%, and carbohydrates 25%. |
| 2 | Fat 18% | |
| 3 | Fiber 3% | |
| 3 | Moisture 10% |
Cost
This food can be purchased in three sizes for your convenience. The 5.5 lb bag
(2.5 kg) costs about $15.99, the 15.4 bag (7 kg) $37.99, and the 29.7 bag
(13.5 kg) $65.99.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Salmon meal - concentrated fish very high in protein & nutrients
- Russet potato - easy digestible carbohydrates and other nutrition
- Peas - additional protein, carbohydrates, and fiber
- Herring meal - concentrated fish very high in protein & nutrients
- Boneless salmon - fresh Pacific salmon
Other Ingredients List
- Angelica root
- Apples
- Biotin
- Black currants
- Blueberries
- Boneless flounder
- Boneless herring
- Carrots
- Chamomile flowers
- Chicory root
- Copper proteinate
- Cranberries
- Dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product
- Dried Lactobillus acidophilus fermentation product
- Fenugreek
- Folic acid
- Iron proteinate
- Juniper berries
- Lavender flowers
- Licorice root
- Manganese proteinate
- Marigold flowers
- Natural fish flavors
- Niacin
- Organic kelp
- Peppermint leaf
- Pumpkin
- Riboflavin
- Rosemary
- Salmon oil (preserved with Vitamin E)
- Selenium
- Spinach
- Summer savory
- Sun-cured alfalfa
- Sweet fennel
- Sweet potatoes
- Thiamine mononitrate
- Tomatoes
- Turnip greens
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin B12
- Vitamin B5
- Vitamin B6
- Vitamin D3
- Vitamin E
- Whitefish meal (contains wild-caught flounder, halibut, and cod)
- Zinc proteinate
AAFCO Statement
Product Overview
Analysis and review reveal that this dry food is based on both fresh
fish and various kinds of fish meals. In fact, premium fish ingredients
make up 60% of this food, with 40% contributed by fruits and vegetables.
Fresh salmon is listed as the primary ingredient followed by two types
of fish meal and a third slightly farther down the list. Salmon is a
good source of EPA and DHA, essential fatty acids. Fish meals are made
from cooked fish and have a protein level that is higher than fresh
fish.
They are also drier than fresh fish, which is a benefit in the
manufacture of dry food. Though the fresh boneless herring and flounder
that are included in the food are specifically listed as wild-caught, it
is unclear whether the salmon comes from wild-caught or farmed sources.
The fish meals do not contain the preservative ethoxyquin which is
somewhat controversial.
The kind of carbohydrates contributed by the potatoes and peas are very
digestible by your pet. Botanicals are included to provide other
nutrients in his diet, and the food is supplemented with the vitamins
that your dog needs for complete nutrition. The minerals are chelated to
protein so that they can be absorbed more easily by your pet.
Chelated minerals are a hallmark of high-quality food. The ingredients
listed as fermentation products are probiotics that encourage digestive
health with the growth of good bacteria in the gut. The fish sources are
excellent means of providing the omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids that
are crucial for your pet’s general health and for healthy and beautiful
skin and coat.
There is a difference between the percentage of fat in the food by
weight and the percentage of energy in the food contributed by fat. This
difference occurs because fat has a higher caloric content per gram than
either protein or carbohydrate and should not be seen as troublesome.
Feed your pet the recommended amounts according to his activity level
and size. You may need to change how much he is eating if he starts to
gain or lose weight. Monitor his weight periodically and remember that a
healthy dog
is lean and athletic.
Acana dog food is made by the Champion Pet Foods company that is based
in Alberta, Canada. All kibbles are made at the plant in Alberta. Since
they order from local providers, all of their fresh meat sources are
delivered daily and have not been frozen or chemically preserved.