FOR ALL BREEDS AND LIFE STAGES
Inspired by our vast grasslands and northern lakes, ACANA Grasslands offers western Canada's fresh lamb, free-run duck, whole nest eggs, wild-caught northern pike, and free-run turkey.
Packed with fresh, regional ingredients delivered FRESH or RAW every day in WholePrey ratios, ACANA Grasslands mimics your cat's evolutionary diet, nourishing your cat naturally and completely.
Trusted everywhere, ACANA, with its limited carbohydrate and rich protein content, promotes optimal condition in cats of all breeds and ages. Read our ingredients and you'll agree.
CANADA'S BEST AND FRESHEST INGREDIENTS
ACANA Grasslands offers unique, regional ingredients—grown or foraged by people we know and trust, deemed fit for human consumption, and delivered fresh daily to our award-winning NorthStar kitchens.
Raw, pasture-raised lamb (8 ), fresh duck (8 ), fresh whole eggs (8 ), lamb (8 ), whole herring (8 ), turkey (8 ), whole red lentils, whole chickpeas, lamb fat (6 ), fresh wild-caught pike (5 ), raw lamb liver (4 ), fresh duck giblets (liver, heart, kidney) (4 ), fresh turkey (4 ), whole green lentils, whole kidney beans, whole yellow peas, pollock oil (2 ), sun-cured alfalfa, dried lamb cartilage (1 ), raw lamb tripe (1 ), dried brown kelp, fresh zucchini, fresh butternut squash, fresh parsnips, fresh green kale, fresh spinach, fresh mustard greens, fresh turnip greens, fresh carrots, fresh Red Delicious apples, fresh Bartlett pears, freeze-dried liver (lamb and duck) (0.1 ), fresh cranberries Fresh blueberries, chicory root, turmeric, milk thistle, burdock root, lavender, marshmallow root, rosehip.
Supplements: Choline, Zinc, Copper.
Naturally protected with vitamin E.
DESIGNED FOR CARNIVORES
Our Biologically Appropriate foods are designed to produce a nutritional analysis that matches the anatomy of cats and mimics their natural diet – we've filled ACANA with rich, nourishing protein and fat while limiting unwanted carbohydrates.
GUARANTEED ANALYSIS
| Crude protein (min.) | 37 |
| Crude oil (min.) | 20 |
| Raw ash (max.) | 8.5 |
| Crude fiber (max.) | 3 |
| Humidity (max.) | 10 |
| Calcium (min.) | 1.8 |
| Phosphorus (min.) | 1.4 |
| Taurine (min.) | 0.15 |
| Omega-6 fatty acids (min.) | 2.5 |
| Omega-3 fatty acids (min.) | 1 |
| DHA (min.) | 0.2 |
| EPA (min.) | 0.2 |
VITAMINS MINERALS
VITAMINS
| Vitamin A | 28 KIU kg |
| Vitamin D3 | 1,800 IU kg |
| Vitamin E | 180 IU kg |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 25mg kg |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 20mg kg |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 120mg kg |
| Vitamin B5 (Pan. Acid) | 21mg kg |
| Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) | 15mg kg |
| Vitamin K | 1mg kg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.20mg kg |
| Folic Acid | 2.00mg kg |
| choline | 3,500 mg kg |
MINERALS
| Sodium | 0.40 |
| Chloride | 0.70 |
| Potassium | 0.73 |
| Magnesium | 0.10 |
| Iron | 213 mg kg |
| Zinc | 200 mg kg |
| Copper | 24 mg kg |
| Manganese | 17 mg kg |
| Iodine | 2.60 mg kg |
| Selenium | 0.90mg kg |
AMINO ACIDS
| lysine | 2.39 |
| threonine | 1.40 |
| methionine | 0.76 |
| isoleucine | 1.33 |
| leucine | 2.44 |
| valine | 1.66 |
| arginine | 2.34 |
| phenylalanine | 1.42 |
| histidine | 0.76 |
| tryptophan | 0.35 |
| cystine | 0.35 |
BOTANICAL INGREDIENTS
| Chicory root | 400 mg kg |
| Ginger | 100 mg kg |
| Milk thistle | 100 mg kg |
| Burdock root | 100 mg kg |
| Lavender | 100 mg kg |
| Marshmallow root | 100 mg kg |
| Rosehip | 100 mg kg |
MEAT-BASED FOODS THAT REFLECT YOUR CAT'S EVOLUTIONARY DIET.
The Near Eastern wildcat is the ancestor and closest relative of all domestic cats. And over the years, they have produced hundreds of cats with different appearances, but the digestive systems of both the wild and domestic cat have remained unchanged, so it's no surprise that their nutritional needs have remained the same.
Our award-winning Biologically Appropriate philosophy is simple: to reflect the amount, freshness, and variety of meat cats evolved to eat by limiting carbohydrates and synthetic ingredients not found in their natural diet.
RICH IN PROTEIN (7) AND MEAT (u)
Your cat is a carnivore and biologically needs a diet rich in meat. Equipped with sharp teeth, a single-jointed jaw, and a short digestive tract, domestic dogs are anatomically designed to break down the proteins and fats from meat.
That's why we've filled ACANA Grasslands with meats including pasture-raised lamb, free-run duck, nest-laid eggs, and freshwater fish—all deemed fit for human consumption before adding them to our diet.
Completely free of pea and potato protein concentrates, ACANA derives its rich protein from animal ingredients (not plants), supporting lean muscle mass and nourishing your cat thoroughly.
HIGH FRESH MEAT INGREDIENTS (1 2)
We use fresh meats in their most natural and nutritious forms. That's why half of the meat and fish in ACANA is fresh meat, and the other half is cured meats or fats to provide a concentrated source of nutritious meat protein.
A WIDE VARIETY OF MEATS (5)
Consider the variety offered by a natural diet: eggs today, a duck or goose tomorrow, fresh fish the next. Mother Nature provides a variety of proteins and fats to keep cats in peak health.
That's why ACANA Grasslands offers a variety of grass-fed meats, free-run duck, nest-laid eggs, and freshwater fish—all in nutrient-rich WholePrey ratios of meat, organs, and cartilage that mimic the natural diet.
WHOLEPREY RATIOS
In her infinite wisdom, Mother Nature has combined the essential nutrients in all animals to perfectly meet cats' needs. Muscle provides protein and fat organs provide vitamins and minerals and bones and cartilage provide calcium and phosphorus.
ACANA provides meat, organs, and cartilage in WholePrey ratios, keeping nutrients highly bioavailable—significantly reducing the need for synthetic vitamins or supplements.
LIMITED CARBOHYDRATE ( )
Carbohydrates are not part of your cat's nutritional requirements, and even in a natural diet, they are very low. While carbohydrates are known to be a major cause of obesity and diabetes, conventional cat foods generally contain more carbohydrates than 5 .
That's why ACANA limits total carbohydrates, replacing fast-digesting carbohydrates like rice, tapioca, and potatoes with healthy, low-glycemic fruits and vegetables like squash and greens. These enter the bloodstream slowly, preventing blood sugar spikes and preventing potential fat storage.
YOUR CAT IS UNIQUE
Cats of all breeds and age stages can benefit from ACANA. Just like you, your cat is unique, and nutritional needs vary depending on their environment, age, and activity level. The table below provides a starting point that can be adjusted as needed. Feed your cat twice daily and always have clean water available.
† Use a standard 250 ml 120 g measuring cup. Serve dry or lightly moistened. Consult your veterinarian regularly. To help maintain freshness, we recommend sealing the bag tightly 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, reducing the risk of obesity and diabetes while maximizing your cat's health and development.
Metabolizable energy is 4040 kcal kg (485 kcal per 250 ml 120 g serving), 37 of which comes from protein, 21 from fruits and vegetables, and 10 from fat.