Acana Small Breed Adult Dry Dog Food
Acana Small Breed Adult Dry Dog Food
Acana Small Breed Adult Dry Dog Food
Nutrition Designed for Adult Small Breed Dogs
Handpicked by the Canine & Co team for pet parents who want the very best, ACANA Small Breed Adult Dog Food is crafted in Canada with meticulous care. This recipe features 60% premium animal ingredients and 40% wholesome fruits and vegetables, providing nutrient-dense, biologically appropriate nutrition tailored to your small companion’s needs.
With a focus on balanced ingredients, this formula supports the unique dietary requirements of small breeds, helping you confidently nourish your dog every day.
Who This Is Perfect For
Ideal for adult small-breed dogs such as Chihuahuas and Pomeranians, this recipe suits those needing a kibble size designed for smaller mouths. It’s crafted to provide essential vitamins and minerals through a blend of animal proteins, fruits, and vegetables, meeting the specific nutritional needs of small breeds weighing 3–16kg.
Why We Love It at Canine & Co
We appreciate ACANA’s commitment to delivering a recipe that reflects the natural dietary profile of dogs, featuring multiple protein sources and a variety of fresh produce and botanicals. This thoughtful combination supports the bond you share with your dog by offering trusted nutrition made with care.
Choosing this formula means providing your small dog with a diet designed to suit their size and nutritional needs, all while enjoying the wholesome ingredients selected for quality and balance.
Key Benefits
- High Animal Protein Content (60%): Includes fresh free-run chicken, turkey, and raw hake to support your dog’s active lifestyle.
- Balanced Nutrition (40% Fruits & Vegetables): Contains pumpkin, apples, pears, kale, and berries for natural vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
- Grain-Free & No Fillers: Formulated without grains, soy, corn, wheat, tapioca, or artificial flavours, colours, and preservatives.
- Smaller Kibble Size: Designed specifically for small jaws and bites, suitable for dogs weighing 3–16kg.
- Trusted Sourcing: Made with fresh or raw ingredients, naturally preserved and sourced from trusted farmers, ranchers, and fishers.
More About This Recipe
ACANA’s biologically appropriate philosophy ensures your dog’s diet mirrors ancestral needs. This recipe combines multiple protein sources—including poultry, fish, and organ meats—for rich flavour and complete nutrition, complemented by fresh produce and botanicals to support overall vitality.
Guaranteed Analysis
- Crude Protein: 31%
- Fat Content: 17%
- Crude Ash: 7%
- Crude Fibre: 5%
- Moisture: 12%
- Calcium: 1.4%
- Phosphorus: 1.1%
- Omega-6 Fatty Acids: 2.6%
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids: 1% (including DHA 0.15% & EPA 0.15%)
Metabolizable energy: 3510 kcal/kg (approx. 421 kcal per 250 ml / 120 g cup), with 31% from protein, 28% from carbohydrates, and 41% from fat.
Ingredients Snapshot
Fresh chicken, chicken meal, turkey meal, chicken fat, chicken giblets (liver, heart), fresh egg, raw hake, fish oil, herring meal, whole red lentils, green peas, chickpeas, pumpkin, butternut squash, zucchini, apples, pears, kale, spinach, berries (cranberries, blueberries, saskatoon berries), plus botanicals such as turmeric, milk thistle, burdock root, lavender, marshmallow root, and rosehips.
Nutritional Additives (per kg)
- Choline chloride (700 mg)
- Zinc proteinate (75 mg), Copper proteinate (11 mg)
- B-vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9, B12)
- Vitamin A (5625 IU), Vitamin D3 (750 IU), Vitamin E (450 IU), Vitamin C (0.15 mg)
- Tocopherol extract, citric acid, rosemary extract
- Probiotic Enterococcus faecium DSM 10663/NCIMB 10415 (1 x 10⁹ CFU)
Feeding Guide
Recommended daily feeding amounts (grams per day):
| Weight of Dog | Less Active | Active |
|---|---|---|
| 2 kg | 40 g | 60 g |
| 5 kg | 90 g | 135 g |
| 7 kg | 120 g | 180 g |
| 10 kg | 160 g | 240 g |
| 12 kg | 180 g | 270 g |
| 15 kg | 210 g | 315 g |
| 20 kg | 260 g | 390 g |
Feed twice daily and always provide fresh, clean water. Portions may vary based on age, activity level, and metabolism. Adjust amounts as needed to maintain ideal body weight.
Why ACANA?
ACANA is founded on ingredient integrity, using whole, regionally sourced proteins and produce crafted by pet nutrition experts. The Adult Small Breed Recipe combines rich animal protein, balanced botanicals, and premium fruits and vegetables to offer trusted nutrition that supports vitality, lean muscle, and a glossy coat—helping your small dog live their happiest, healthiest life.
