Acana (US) · Highest Protein Wild Atlantic · With Wild-Caught Whole Mackerel, Herring & Hake

Name: Acana Highest Protein Wild Atlantic With Wild-Caught Whole Mackerel, Herring & Hake
Brand: Acana

Dry food · Growth & Reproduction · Adult Maintenance

US formulation — recipes for the same product can differ by region.

Furry PI's verdict

Acana Wild Atlantic earns its grade honestly. Whole mackerel leads the ingredient list — the right start for an obligate carnivore. It isn't flawless — it contains juniper berries. Even so, the overall picture is good for everyday feeding.

What's concerning

Contains juniper berries — an ingredient our database flags as genuinely problematic for cats.
A high carbohydrate load for an obligate carnivore — a cat's natural prey is almost carb-free.
A modest share of calories comes from protein.

What works

Whole mackerel leads the ingredient list — the right start for an obligate carnivore.
No grains on the label.
Includes genuinely beneficial ingredients such as whole mackerel and whole herring.

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Nutrition from the label (as fed)

Protein	36%
Fat	18%
Fiber	4%
Moisture	10%
Ash*	8%
Carbs (estimated)*	24%

Label: guaranteed analysis (min/max). * not printed on the label — carbs are calculated, ash/moisture estimated from typical values. How these numbers translate into calories from protein vs carbs — and how this food scores on each pillar — is shown in the app.

Quick answers

Is Acana Wild Atlantic grain-free?: Yes — no grains appear on the ingredient list.
What are the first ingredients in Acana Wild Atlantic?: The label opens with whole mackerel, whole herring and whole hake. Ingredients are listed by weight, so the first few carry the most.
Does it contain artificial colours or preservatives?: None appear on the ingredient list.

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