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Wholesome Grains, Small Breed Recipe
ACANA Wholesome Grains, Small Breed Recipe has a Puglib score of 7.4 out of 10 (Great, 3 of 4 bones) for adult dogs. It is made for adult and senior. Made for small breeds. Its main proteins are chicken. It has a moderate amount of usable protein per calorie.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | 7.4 / 10 | Great | 6.8 / 10 | 9.2 / 10 |
| Senior | 7.4 / 10 | Great | 6.8 / 10 | 9.3 / 10 |
- Calcium : phosphorus is 1.36 : 1, inside the AAFCO recommended 1:1 to 2:1.
How each part is measured: How We Score and the scoring methodology.
Guaranteed analysis
| Nutrient | As fed | Dry matter |
|---|---|---|
| Crude protein (min) | 27% | 30.7% |
| Crude fat (min) | 17% | 19.3% |
| Crude fiber (max) | 6% | 6.8% |
| Moisture (max) | 12% | – |
| Calcium (min) | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Omega-6 (min) | 3% | 3.4% |
| Omega-3 (min) | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Calories (ME) | 3440 kcal/kg | 3909 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: 11.5 lb (5.2 kg).
Ingredients
In label order. The first ingredients make up most of the food.
- Chicken
- chicken meal
- oat groats
- whole sorghum
- whole millet
- eggs
- catfish meal
- chicken fat
- whole oats
- turkey
- chicken liver
- fish oil
- ground miscanthus grass
- natural chicken flavor
- turkey giblets (liver, heart, gizzard)
- chicken heart
- whole butternut squash
- whole pumpkin
- salt
- potassium chloride
- choline chloride
- taurine
- vitamin E supplement
- dried kelp
- mixed tocopherols (preservative)
- zinc proteinate
- vitamin D3 supplement
- vitamin A acetate
- copper proteinate
- niacin
- thiamine mononitrate
- riboflavin
- calcium pantothenate
- pyridoxine hydrochloride
- folic acid
- vitamin B12 supplement
- 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 | Less Active | Active |
|---|---|---|
| 2 lb (0.9 kg) | 15 g (0.12 cups) | 30 g (0.25 cups) |
| 4 lb (1.8 kg) | 30 g (0.25 cups) | 48 g (0.4 cups) |
| 6 lb (2.7 kg) | 40 g (0.33 cups) | 60 g (0.4 cups) |
| 8 lb (3.6 kg) | 48 g (0.4 cups) | 138 g (1.25 cups) |
| 10 lb (4.5 kg) | 60 g (0.5 cups) | 90 g (0.75 cups) |
| 12 lb (5.4 kg) | 75 g (0.62 cups) | 105 g (0.88 cups) |
| 14 lb (6.4 kg) | 80 g (0.67 cups) | 120 g (1 cup) |
| 16 lb (7.3 kg) | 90 g (0.75 cups) | 135 g (1.12 cups) |
| 18 lb (8.2 kg) | 105 g (0.88 cups) | 150 g (1.25 cups) |
| 20 lb (9.1 kg) | 120 g (1 cup) | 160 g (1.33 cups) |
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