Acana Dog Puppy Large Breed Recipe
Large breed puppies grow at an incredible rate, but growing too fast can place massive, destructive stress on their developing bones and joints. Standard puppy foods are often packed with cheap grains and excessive fats that cause rapid fat gain rather than lean skeletal support, leaving large pups prone to lifelong joint issues.
Acana Puppy Large Breed is a premium, grain-free formula specifically engineered for puppies that will mature to 25kg or more. Crafted with a heavy 70% quality animal ingredients like fresh free-run chicken and raw hake, it delivers high-tier muscle-building protein while keeping fat levels tightly managed. This specialized recipe ensures a controlled growth rate, keeping your large pup lean and strong as their skeletal frame develops.
THE QUICK SUMMARY
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70% Controlled Growth Payload: Heavy on premium free-run chicken and wild hake to pack on lean muscle without triggering dangerous, rapid fat gain.
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Skeletal and Joint Architecture: Formulated with ideal Calcium and Phosphorus ratios to ensure bones develop at a safe, steady pace, preventing joint deformation.
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Heavyweight Joint Lubrication: Loaded with a massive 1.2% Omega-3 and 0.4% DHA payload from pure fish oils to protect hardworking joints and eliminate early inflammation.
The Clean Ingredient Deck
Fresh Chicken (22%), Chicken Meal (21%), Whole Red Lentils, Whole Green Peas, Fresh Chicken Giblets (liver, heart) (6.5%), Fresh Eggs (4%), Raw Hake (4%), Fish Oil (4%), Herring Meal (4%), Whole Chickpeas, Pea Starch, Turkey Meal (2%), Whole Green Lentil, Whole Yellow Peas, Chicken Fat (2%), Lentil Fibre, Raw Turkey Liver (0.5%), Salt, Dried Kelp, Fresh Whole Apples, Fresh Whole Butternut Squash, Fresh Whole Carrots, Fresh Whole Pears, Fresh Whole Pumpkin, Fresh Whole Zucchini, Dried Chicory Root, Fresh Kale, Fresh Spinach, Fresh Turnip Greens, Fresh Beet Greens, Whole Blueberries, Whole Cranberries, Whole Saskatoon Berries, Burdock Root, Lavender, Marshmallow Root, Milk Thistle, Rosehips, Turmeric.
Nutritional & Technical Additives (per kg)
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Vitamins: Vitamin B1: 100 mg, Vitamin B3: 200 mg, Vitamin B5: 60 mg, Vitamin B6: 35 mg, Vitamin B2: 20 mg, Folic Acid (Vitamin B9): 7 mg, Vitamin A: 3750 IU, Vitamin D3: 500 IU, Vitamin E: 550 IU, Choline Chloride: 980 mg, Vitamin B12: 0.2 mg, Vitamin C: 0.15 mg.
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Amino Acids & Minerals: Zinc Proteinate: 112.5 mg, Copper Proteinate: 11 mg.
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Antioxidants & Preservatives: Tocopherol extracts from vegetable oils: 121 mg, Citric acid: 40 mg, Rosemary extract: 80 mg.
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Probiotics: Enterococcus faecium: 1x10^9 CFU.
Guaranteed Analysis
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Crude Protein (min): 33.0%
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Fat Content (min): 15.0%
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Crude Fibre (max): 6.0%
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Moisture (max): 12.0%
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Crude Ash (max): 7.0%
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Calcium (max): 1.4%
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Phosphorus (min): 1.1%
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Omega-6 Fatty Acids (min): 2.4%
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Omega-3 Fatty Acids (min): 1.2%
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DHA / EPA (min): 0.4% / 0.4%
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Metabolizable Energy: 3375 kcal/kg (405 kcal per 120g cup)
Quick Tip: Large breed puppies require a strict calorie balance to protect their joints. This recipe dials the fat down to 15% (compared to 20% in the small breed formula) to keep them at an optimal, lean weight while they build up their adult frame.