WILD COAST
FOR ALL BREEDS AND AGES
Modern dogs not only can eat the same foods their ancestors ate, they also need it for optimal health.
That's why ACANA Wild Coast offers sustainable fish, wild-caught from North Vancouver Island and delivered fresh and whole to our kitchens, packed with benefits and flavor.
Free of high-glycemic grains, ACANA is packed with nourishing fish protein and omega-3 fatty acids to maximize fitness. ACANA Classics contain low-glycemic, whole oats to help stabilize blood sugar levels and reduce the likelihood of fat storage.
Made exclusively in our award-winning NorthStar kitchens with fresh, trusted, and sustainable ingredients, we think you'll love ACANA.
Even more importantly, we think your dog will love it.
CANADA'S BEST AND FRESHEST INGREDIENTS
ACANA Wild Coast features an unparalleled variety of regional fish—wild-caught by people we know and trust, deemed fit for human consumption, and then delivered whole and fresh to our award-winning kitchens every day!
Herring (24 ), Ground oats (23 ), Fresh whole Pacific herring (10 ), Fresh whole halibut (6 ), Herring oil (6 ), Cold-pressed canola oil, Fresh whole haddock (4 ), Whole red lentils, Whole green peas, Whole green lentils, Whole garbanzo beans, Whole yellow peas, Whole oats, Sun-cured alfalfa, Lentil fiber, Dried brown kelp, Fresh zucchini, Fresh butternut squash, Fresh parsnips, Fresh green kale, Fresh spinach, Fresh carrots, Fresh red delicious apples, Fresh Bartlett pears, Freeze-dried herring (0.1 ), Fresh cranberries, Fresh blueberries, Chicory root, Turmeric root, Milk thistle, Burdock root, Lavender, Marshmallow root, Rosehips.
SUPPLEMENTS: VITAMIN E, CHOLINE CHLORIDE, ZINC CHELATE, VITAMIN B5, COPPER CHELATE.
YOUR DOG IS SPECIAL
There's an ACANA for every breed and size of dog. Just like you, your dog is a unique individual, and nutritional needs vary depending on their environment, age, and activity level.
The table below provides a starting point and can then be adjusted as needed to achieve optimal weight and peak condition. We recommend monitoring your dog's weight and adjusting the proportions accordingly. We recommend feeding your dog twice a day and always having fresh, clean water available.
† Use a standard 250ml 120g serving. Serve dry or slightly moistened. Consult your veterinarian regularly. To help maintain freshness, we recommend tightly sealing the bag and storing it in a cool, dry place.
CALORIE DISTRIBUTION
Compared to conventional foods, ACANA provides more of its calories from protein and fat, while fewer come from carbohydrates, helping to maximize your dog's health by reducing the risk of obesity and diabetes.
3493 kcal kg (419 kcal per 250ml 120g serving). Of this, 0 kcal comes from protein, 0 kcal from fruits and vegetables, and 0 kcal from fat.
BIOLOGICALLY APPROPRIATE
MEAT-BASED FOODS THAT REFLECT YOUR DOG'S EVOLUTIONARY DIET.
The gray wolf is the ancestor of all domestic dogs. While breeding has produced "hundreds of different-looking wolves" over the years, the inner workings of today's dogs and their wild cousins remain the same, so it's no surprise that their nutritional needs remain the same as their wild cousins.
Our award-winning Biologically Appropriate philosophy is simple: embrace the amount, freshness, and variety of meat found in dogs' evolutionary diets, while limiting carbohydrates and synthetic ingredients not found in their natural diets.
RICH IN MEAT AND PROTEIN (P)
- Your dog is adapted to a meat-rich diet. That's why we've filled ACANA Wild Coast with P fish, including Pacific herring, sharptooth halibut, and haddock, all of which are considered suitable for human consumption.
- Compare this to conventional dog foods, which contain very little meat and only very few meats from the human consumption chain.
RICH IN MEAT PROTEIN ())
- Completely free of the pea and potato proteins often found in today's conventional dog foods, ACANA derives its rich protein content from premium animal ingredients (not plants), supporting your dog's lean muscle mass and nourishing them according to their evolutionary needs.
- Compare this to conventional dog foods, which are typically low in protein (and high in carbohydrates) or use plant protein concentrates that are inappropriate for increasing protein demands.
FRESH MEAT INGREDIENTS (1 3)
- We use fresh fish in its most natural, nutritious form. That's why one-third of the fish in ACANA Wild Coast is fresh and packed with goodness and flavor, while the remaining two-thirds are dried or made from oils to provide a concentrated, natural source of protein. Plus, all fish—a rarity among today's pet food producers—comes from animals deemed fit for human consumption.
- Compare this to traditional dog foods, which rarely contain authentic fresh meat.
A UNIQUE VARIETY OF FRESH MEATS (3)
- Dogs thrive on a variety of game in nature. That's why ACANA Wild Coast features Pacific herring, halibut, and haddock—all in nutrient-rich WholePrey ratios of fish, organs, and cartilage—to deliver a natural diet, eliminating the need for synthetic additives found in conventional dog foods.
- Compare to conventional dog foods, which typically contain only one or two meats, rarely in WholePrey proportions, and have a long list of synthetic additives.
LIMITED CARBOHYDRATE (30 )
- Your dog's natural dietary intake includes very few carbohydrates, a leading cause of obesity and diabetes. That's why ACANA limits carbohydrates, which make up nearly half of conventional dog foods, and uses whole oats as the sole source of low-glycemic grains. Whole oats enter the bloodstream slowly, preventing spikes in blood sugar and reducing fat storage.
- Compare to conventional dog foods, which typically contain more than 50 carbohydrates and high-glycemic ingredients like potatoes, tapioca, and rice, which contribute to the blood sugar spikes linked to obesity and diabetes.
