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ACANA Wholesome Grains Puppy Sea & Farm Dry Dog Food, 22.5-lb bag
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Wholesome Grains Puppy Sea & Farm Dry Dog Food, 22.5-lb bag

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AAFCO compliance inferred from product name
dry $3.42/lb

ACANA Wholesome Grains Puppy Sea & Farm Dry Dog Food, 22.5-lb bag earns a Sniff Score of 81/100 (A) with Fair evidence. Zero controversial ingredients flagged. Strong protein profile with salmon as the primary ingredient, delivering high biological value..

Graded by The Sniff System

Why this score

Strong protein profile with salmon as the primary ingredient, delivering high biological value.

PQI

Quality carbohydrate sources with fermentable fiber.

CQI

Quality fat sources: named fat with declared fat sources.

FQI
Guaranteed analysis
Dry-matter protein: 32% ⓘ
Protein
28%
min (as fed)
Fat
19%
min (as fed)
Fiber
6%
max (as fed)
Moisture
12%
max
Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

48 total
Good Neutral Watch Flagged
  1. 1
    salmon

    Real fish meat. Natural source of omega-3s, which kibble usually has to add back from oil.

  2. 2
    herring meal

    Concentrated herring with the water removed. Carries protein and omega-3s in one ingredient.

  3. 3
    oat groats

    Whole oats with only the inedible hull removed. The most intact form of oats available.

  4. 4
    sorghum

    Whole grain with a low glycemic index. Gluten-free, well-tolerated, decent fiber content.

  5. 5
    pork fat

    Real animal fat from a named species. Clean energy source.

  6. 6
    millet

    Gluten-free whole grain. Fine for most dogs, often used as an alternative to rice.

  7. 7
    pork meal

    Pork cooked into a dry concentrate. Per pound, more protein than fresh pork.

  8. 8
    pollock meal
  9. 9
    oats

    Whole grain. Steady energy, soluble fiber, and well-tolerated by most dogs.

  10. 10
    pork

    Real meat. Dense protein and fat, though less common in dog food than chicken or beef.

  11. 11
    natural pork flavor
  12. 12
    ground miscanthus grass

    Same as miscanthus grass. A plant fiber source, mostly there for stool quality.

  13. 13
    pork liver

    Organ meat. Dense in B vitamins, iron, and vitamin A. Among the most nutritious ingredients on any label.

  14. 14
    salt

    Sodium chloride. Required at small doses for normal physiology. Not a quality concern in standard amounts.

  15. 15
    choline chloride

    Essential nutrient for liver and brain function. Standard inclusion in complete dog foods.

  16. 16
    vitamin e supplement

    Required nutrient and a natural antioxidant. Often pulls double duty as a preservative.

  17. 17
    dried kelp

    Natural source of iodine and trace minerals. A common premium-brand inclusion.

  18. 18
    zinc proteinate

    Zinc bound to protein for better absorption. The premium form of the mineral, versus zinc oxide which sits cheaper on the label.

  19. 19
    mixed tocopherols

    Natural vitamin E used to keep fats from going rancid. The good kind of preservative.

  20. 20
    potassium chloride

    Required mineral. Sometimes used as a salt substitute. Standard inclusion in complete diets.

  21. 21
    taurine

    Amino acid critical for heart health. Especially important in grain-free or pulse-heavy formulas where natural taurine precursors run thin.

  22. 22
    pumpkin

    Soluble fiber that supports stool quality. Mild and well-tolerated.

  23. 23
    vegetable

    Unnamed vegetable. No way to know what species. Named vegetables are far more transparent.

  24. 24
    collard greens
  25. 25
    apples

    Real fruit, some fiber and antioxidants. The amount in kibble is too small to matter much.

Showing first 25 of 48. Position 1-5 has the largest weight in the recipe.

22 of 25 ingredients have a curated note. Coverage grows over time.