Acana Small Breed Puppy Dry Food

Give your little one the big start they deserve. Your small-breed puppy grows rapidly, requiring a specialized diet rich in proteins and fats to support their high energy needs and physical development. ACANA Puppy Small Breed is crafted to mirror the natural diet of dogs, brimming with meat, organs, cartilage, and bone.

Sourced from people we know and trust, this recipe features free-run chicken, wild-caught flounder, and cage-free eggs delivered fresh or raw. It represents a biologically appropriate approach to nutrition, ensuring your puppy gets everything they need for peak health without synthetic additives.

Benefits

• Tailored for Rapid Growth: Specifically formulated with higher protein and fat content to fuel the quick development phase unique to small breed puppies.
• WholePrey Ratios: Incorporates meat, organs, and cartilage in natural ratios, delivering nutrients naturally and reducing the need for long lists of synthetic supplements.
• Irresistible Taste: Infused with freeze-dried liver, this kibble appeals to even the fussiest of eaters, ensuring they finish every meal.
• Digestive Health: Includes fresh, whole fruits, vegetables, and botanicals like pumpkin and spinach to support healthy digestion.
• Low-Glycemic Carbohydrates: Formulated with steel-cut oats rather than fast-absorbing carbs like corn or rice, promoting stable blood sugar levels and lean muscle mass.

Nutrition

This formula focuses on a Biologically Appropriate philosophy. By using a variety of animal ingredients, ACANA provides a nutrient-dense diet that mimics what your puppy's ancestors would hunt in the wild.

• Rich in Animal Protein: Derived from free-run chicken and wild-caught flounder to support muscle development.
• Essential Fatty Acids: Features herring oil and fresh animal fats to support skin and coat health and brain development.
• Botanical Inclusions: Ingredients like chicory root and peppermint leaf aid in metabolism and tone the digestive tract.

Ingredients

Meat & Protein Sources

Chicken meal, chicken fat, deboned chicken, whole egg, deboned flounder, chicken liver, herring oil.

Grains & Carbohydrates

Steel-cut oats, whole Burbank potato, whole peas, sweet potato, pea fiber.

Fruits & Vegetables

Sun-cured alfalfa, whole Red Delicious apples, whole Bartlett pears, pumpkin, butternut squash, parsnips, carrots, spinach greens, cranberries, blueberries, kelp.

Botanicals & Herbs

Chicory root, juniper berries, angelica root, marigold flowers, sweet fennel, peppermint leaf, lavender.

Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements

Vitamin A supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, vitamin E supplement, niacin, riboflavin, folic acid, biotin, vitamin B12 supplement, zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, manganese proteinate, copper proteinate, selenium yeast, dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product.

FurryPari Tip

Small breed puppies have tiny stomachs but high metabolic rates! Instead of one or two large meals, try feeding your puppy 3 to 4 small meals throughout the day. This keeps their energy levels stable and prevents hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), which is common in small breeds. Always ensure fresh water is available next to their bowl.

FAQs

Q: Is this food suitable for all puppy breeds?
A: This specific formula is optimized for small-breed puppies (expected adult weight of up to 9kg). The kibble size and nutrient density are specifically tailored for their smaller mouths and faster metabolisms.

Q: Does this food contain grains?
A: Yes, this recipe includes steel-cut oats. These are low-glycemic, wholesome grains that digest slowly, providing stable energy without spiking blood sugar, unlike corn or wheat.

Q: Why are organs and cartilage included in the ingredients?
A: In nature, dogs eat the whole prey. Muscle meat provides protein; liver, kidney, and tripe supply vitamins and minerals; while bone and cartilage deliver calcium and phosphorus. This WholePrey ratio eliminates the need for excessive synthetic vitamins.