Acana Free-Run Duck Dry Dog Food (All Breeds & Ages)

Give your dog the nutrition nature intended with Acana Free-Run Duck. Specifically formulated for dogs with sensitive stomachs or food allergies, this biologically appropriate diet features a single, easily digestible animal protein source: free-run duck.

Sourced from regional farms in Ontario, this recipe moves away from conventional pet food fillers. It mimics the natural diet of wild wolves by incorporating WholePrey ratios—using meat, organs, and cartilage to deliver essential nutrients naturally, without heavy reliance on synthetic additives. Whether you have a growing puppy or a senior dog, this grain-free formula provides complete nutrition for all breeds and life stages.

Benefits

• Ideal for Sensitive Stomachs: Limited-ingredient diet with only one animal protein source (duck), reducing the risk of digestive upset and allergic reactions.
• Biologically Appropriate: Follows the 50/50 rule — 50% nourishing duck ingredients and 50% vegetables, fruits, and botanicals to mirror the evolutionary diet of canines.
• Grain-Free & Low Glycemic: No grains, potatoes, or tapioca. Helps maintain stable blood sugar levels and supports healthy weight.
• WholePrey Superfood: Includes nutrient-dense organs (liver, heart, kidney) and cartilage to supply vitamins and minerals naturally.
• Peak Condition: Infused with freeze-dried liver for taste, plus marine algae for DHA and EPA to promote healthy skin, coat, and cognitive function.

Nutrition

AAFCO-compliant: Designed to meet the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages.

• Protein Content: 50% from duck (meat, meal, organs).
• Plant Content: 50% from vegetables, fruits, and botanicals.
• Key Nutrients: Rich in Omega-3 (DHA/EPA) from marine algae and essential vitamins.
• Additives: Minimal — Vitamin D3, Vitamin E, Zinc, Copper — since most nutrients come from whole food ingredients.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

Fresh duck (18%), duck meat meal (17%), whole green peas, whole red lentils, fresh duck giblets (liver, heart, kidney) (7%), duck fat (6%), fresh Bartlett pears (4%), whole garbanzo beans, whole green lentils, whole yellow peas, dried duck cartilage (2%), lentil fibre, marine algae (1.2%) (pure and sustainable source of DHA and EPA), fresh whole butternut squash, fresh whole pumpkin.

Botanicals & Supplements

Dried brown kelp, freeze-dried duck liver (0.1%), salt, fresh whole cranberries, fresh whole blueberries, chicory root, turmeric root, milk thistle, burdock root, lavender, marshmallow root, rosehips, Enterococcus faecium.

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin D3, Vitamin E, Zinc Chelate, Copper Chelate.

FurryPari Tip

Managing Food Sensitivities

Food hypersensitivity can develop at any age in a dog's life. If your dog is scratching excessively or having digestive issues, it can be challenging to distinguish between environmental allergies and food intolerance.

• Elimination Strategy: Switching to a single-protein diet like Acana Duck helps isolate the allergen.
• Observe Closely: Work with your vet and keep a diary of your pet’s behavior and stool quality when switching to this food to confirm if the sensitivity resolves.

FAQs

Q: Is Acana Free-Run Duck suitable for puppies?
A: Yes! This food is formulated for All Life Stages, meeting the nutritional requirements for growing puppies as well as adult and senior dogs.

Q: Why is a single-protein diet important?
A: Many dogs develop allergies to common proteins like chicken or beef. A single-protein diet (using a novel protein like duck) is easier to digest and helps prevent allergic reactions.

Q: Does this food contain any grains or potatoes?
A: No. Acana Free-Run Duck is 100% grain-free and contains no potatoes or tapioca. It uses lentils and peas as healthy, low-glycemic carbohydrate sources.

Q: Where is this food manufactured?
A: Acana Free-Run Duck is made in Canada using fresh, regionally sourced ingredients.

Q: How should I transition my dog to this food?
A: Transition slowly over 5–7 days. Start by mixing 25% Acana with 75% of the old food, gradually increasing Acana each day to avoid digestive upset.