ACANA
Wholesome Grains, Puppy Recipe
ACANA Wholesome Grains, Puppy Recipe has a Puglib score of 6.1 out of 10 (Good, 2 of 4 bones) for puppy dogs. It is made for puppy. Its main proteins are chicken. It has less usable protein per calorie than most foods we score.
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Score
The Puglib score combines protein (quality on amino acids, and usable protein per calorie against a dog's need) with fat (the AAFCO minimums, plus credit for omega-3s). The protein requirement depends on life stage, so the score can differ by stage:
| Life stage | Puglib score | Rating | Protein | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puppy | 6.1 / 10 | Good | 4.9 / 10 | 9.5 / 10 |
- Calcium : phosphorus is 1.3 : 1, inside the AAFCO recommended 1:1 to 2:1.
- Large breed puppies: the label covers the growth of large size dogs.
How each part is measured: How We Score and the scoring methodology.
Guaranteed analysis
| Nutrient | As fed | Dry matter |
|---|---|---|
| Crude protein (min) | 28% | 31.8% |
| Crude fat (min) | 19% | 21.6% |
| Crude fiber (max) | 6% | 6.8% |
| Moisture (max) | 12% | – |
| Calcium (min) | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Omega-6 (min) | 3.5% | 4% |
| Omega-3 (min) | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Calories (ME) | 3540 kcal/kg | 4023 kcal/kg |
| Glucosamine (min) | 500 mg/kg | – |
As fed is what the bag says; dry matter removes the water so foods compare fairly. Largest bag: 22.5 lb (10.2 kg).
Ingredients
In label order. The first ingredients make up most of the food.
- Chicken
- chicken meal
- oat groats
- whole sorghum
- whole millet
- chicken fat
- whole oats
- chicken liver
- catfish meal
- ground miscanthus grass
- eggs
- turkey
- fish oil
- natural chicken flavor
- chicken heart
- turkey giblets (liver, heart, gizzard)
- whole butternut squash
- whole pumpkin
- salt
- potassium chloride
- choline chloride
- vitamin E supplement
- taurine
- dried kelp
- mixed tocopherols (preservative)
- zinc proteinate
- vitamin D3 supplement
- vitamin A acetate
- niacin
- thiamine mononitrate
- riboflavin
- calcium pantothenate
- pyridoxine hydrochloride
- folic acid
- vitamin B12 supplement
- iron proteinate
- copper proteinate
- dried chicory root
- turmeric
- sarsaparilla root
- althea root
- rosehips
- juniper berries
- citric acid (preservative)
- rosemary extract
- dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product
- dried Bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product
- dried Lactobacillus casei fermentation product
Allergens on the label
Every protein and common allergen the label mentions anywhere, oils and flavors included. If you avoid one, Puglib won't show this food for your dog.
Feeding guide
Daily amounts by body weight, as the brand publishes them. From the brand's feeding guide, retrieved 2026-09-18. Puglib matches your dog's weight and activity to this chart in your results.
| Dog's weight | 11lb | 22lb | 44lb | 66lb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lb (1.8 kg) | 90 g (0.75 cups) | 90 g (0.75 cups) | 90 g (0.75 cups) | 90 g (0.75 cups) |
| 11 lb (5 kg) | 90 g (0.75 cups) | 135 g (1.12 cups) | 180 g (1.5 cups) | 180 g (1.5 cups) |
| 22 lb (10 kg) | – | 150 g (1.25 cups) | 240 g (2 cups) | 276 g (2.33 cups) |
| 33 lb (15 kg) | – | – | 300 g (2.5 cups) | 300 g (2.5 cups) |
| 44 lb (20 kg) | – | – | 240 g (2 cups) | 390 g (3.25 cups) |
| 55 lb (24.9 kg) | – | – | – | 345 g (2.88 cups) |
| 66 lb (29.9 kg) | – | – | – | 330 g (2.75 cups) |
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