ACANA Prairie Poultry

Nourish your dog with the evolutionary diet they were meant to eat. ACANA Prairie Poultry is a biologically appropriate dry food loaded with 50% meat inclusion from free-run chicken, turkey, and cage-free eggs delivered fresh or raw from prairie farms. Unlike conventional dog foods, this recipe avoids high-glycemic carbohydrates, replacing them with locally grown steel-cut oats to help maintain stable blood sugar and peak physical conditioning.

Featuring ACANA's signature WholePrey™ ratios, this formula includes meat, organs, and cartilage to supply nutrients naturally, dramatically reducing the need for synthetic supplements. Whether you have a playful puppy or a senior dog, this recipe offers a delicious, nutrient-dense meal crafted in award-winning Canadian kitchens.

Benefits

• Biologically Appropriate Diet: Mirroring the richness, freshness, and variety of your dog's natural evolutionary diet.
• 50% Quality Meat Ingredients: Loaded with free-run chicken and turkey to support lean muscle mass.
• WholePrey Ratios: Incorporates fresh meat, organs (liver, heart, kidney), and cartilage to provide vitamins and minerals naturally.
• Low-Glycemic Carbohydrates: Formulated with steel-cut oats instead of corn, rice, or potato to prevent blood sugar spikes and reduce fat storage potential.
• Highly Palatable: Includes freeze-dried liver infusions that tempt even the fussiest eaters.
• Human-Grade Ingredients: Sourced from ingredients deemed fit for human consumption before processing.

Nutrition

This formula is designed to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages.

• Meat Inclusion: 50% (1/3rd Fresh/Raw, 2/3rds Dehydrated).
• Key Nutrients: High protein content from animal sources ensures essential amino acid delivery.
• Supplements: Minimal synthetic additives — primarily Vitamins A, B5, D3, E, Choline, and Zinc, as most nutrients are derived naturally from the WholePrey ingredients.

Ingredients

Main Proteins & Grains

Chicken meal (25%), steel-cut oats (23%), fresh chicken meat (5%), fresh chicken giblets (liver, heart, kidney) (5%), fresh turkey meat (4%), fresh whole eggs (4%), chicken fat (4%), herring oil (3%), freeze-dried chicken liver (0.1%).

Vegetables & Botanicals

Whole red lentils, whole green peas, whole green lentils, whole garbanzo beans, whole yellow peas, sun-cured alfalfa, lentil fibre, dried brown kelp, fresh pumpkin, fresh butternut squash, fresh parsnips, fresh green kale, fresh spinach, fresh carrots, fresh red delicious apples, fresh Bartlett pears, fresh cranberries, fresh blueberries, chicory root, turmeric root, milk thistle, burdock root, lavender, marshmallow root, rosehips.

Additives

Vitamin A, Vitamin D3, Vitamin E, Choline Chloride, Zinc Chelate, Vitamin B5.

FurryPari Tip

Transition Gradually:
When switching to a high-protein diet like ACANA Prairie Poultry, it’s essential to transition slowly to avoid digestive upset.
Mix 25% of the new food with 75% of the old food, gradually increasing the new food amount over 5–7 days.
Always keep a bowl of fresh, clean water accessible for your pet to aid digestion.

FAQs

Q: Is ACANA Prairie Poultry suitable for puppies?
A: Yes, this food is formulated for all breeds and all life stages, making it appropriate for puppies, adult dogs, and seniors alike.

Q: Does this food contain grains?
A: Yes. This ACANA Classics recipe includes steel-cut oats, a low-glycemic, wholesome grain that digests slowly, providing stable energy without the sugar spikes associated with corn or potato.

Q: Where is ACANA Prairie Poultry made?
A: It is crafted in ACANA’s award-winning kitchens in Canada, using fresh, regional ingredients.

Q: Is the meat used fresh or processed?
A: It uses a blend for optimal nutrition — 1/3rd fresh (for natural nutrients) and 2/3rds dehydrated (for concentrated protein content).

Q: Do I need to add extra vitamins to this food?
A: No. The WholePrey ratios (meat, organs, and cartilage) provide most nutrients naturally. You generally don’t need to add supplements unless prescribed by your vet.