Collection: Acana Puppy Food

ACANA puppy food follows a Biologically Appropriate philosophy, providing high-quality animal protein from fresh or raw meat, poultry and fish as the primary ingredients. The WholePrey approach includes organs and cartilage in natural ratios, delivering essential nutrients like DHA, calcium and phosphorus that growing puppies need. ACANA puppy formulas are made without artificial additives, fillers or by-products, ensuring your puppy gets genuine, purposeful nutrition during their most important growth phase.

ACANA Puppy Large Breed is specifically designed for puppies that will grow into large or giant adult dogs. It provides controlled energy and carefully balanced calcium and phosphorus levels to promote steady, healthy bone and joint development. Rapid growth in large-breed puppies can lead to skeletal issues, so this formula's controlled nutrient profile helps manage growth rates. Follow the feeding guide on the pack closely for best results.

Yes. ACANA Puppy Small Breed is formulated specifically for small-breed puppies. It features appropriately sized kibble that is easier for small mouths to chew and swallow, plus calibrated nutrient and calorie levels to match the faster metabolisms typical of smaller breeds. Like all ACANA puppy formulas, it is rich in quality animal protein and follows the Biologically Appropriate philosophy.

The timing depends on your dog's breed size. Small-breed puppies typically transition to adult food around 10-12 months of age. Medium-breed puppies usually switch at 12-14 months. Large and giant-breed puppies may stay on puppy food until 18-24 months, as they take longer to reach full skeletal maturity. Your veterinarian can help determine the ideal transition time based on your puppy's growth rate and breed.

ACANA puppy food features fresh or raw animal ingredients as the first ingredients, including free-run chicken, wild-caught fish, turkey and cage-free eggs. These are complemented by WholePrey ratios of organs and cartilage for naturally complete nutrition. The recipe also includes nutrient-dense fruits, vegetables and botanicals. ACANA puppy food contains no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives, and excludes soy, corn, wheat and tapioca.

Feeding amounts depend on your puppy's current weight, expected adult weight and age. ACANA provides a detailed feeding guide on every bag. As a general guideline, puppies need more food relative to their body weight than adult dogs, and meal frequency should start at 3-4 times daily for young puppies, reducing to twice daily around six months of age. Always measure portions with a proper measuring cup and adjust based on your puppy's body condition.

ACANA puppy food is formulated to meet the nutritional requirements for growth, which overlaps with the higher nutritional demands of pregnancy and lactation. Many breeders and veterinarians recommend feeding a puppy formula to pregnant and nursing dogs because of the increased protein and calorie needs during these periods. Check the pack's feeding guidelines for pregnant and lactating dogs, or consult your veterinarian for specific advice.

ACANA offers both options for puppies. The standard ACANA Puppy and Puppy Large Breed formulas are available in grain-free versions rich in animal protein. Some ACANA ranges also include wholesome grain-inclusive options. Check the specific product page on Canine & Co for full ingredient details. Both grain-free and grain-inclusive ACANA puppy recipes follow the same Biologically Appropriate philosophy with quality animal ingredients first.

Transition your puppy gradually over 7-10 days. Start by mixing 25% ACANA puppy food with 75% of their current food for the first two to three days. Increase the ACANA portion to 50% for the next few days, then to 75%, and finally to 100%. Puppies generally adapt well to new foods, but a gradual switch helps prevent digestive upset. If you notice loose stools, slow the transition down and allow more time at each stage.

You can buy ACANA puppy food online at Canine & Co. We stock ACANA Puppy, Puppy Large Breed and Puppy Small Breed in various bag sizes at competitive prices. Enjoy free delivery on orders over R550 across South Africa. Browse our ACANA puppy food collection, choose the formula that matches your puppy's breed size and order with confidence.