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Highest Protein Wild Prairie Recipe

For an adult dog that is moderately active and holding its weight, Acana Highest Protein Wild Prairie Recipe scores 98 out of 100 if the dog is medium-sized and 94 if it is small or large. A score is for one dog: the same food scores differently for another.

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Acana Highest Protein Wild Prairie Recipe pack

Who it is for

Made for dogs of every age and every size.

What it scores, and why

For the 9 commonest kinds of dog it is made for. Each row opens to the six parts of that score, in the scoring’s own sentences.

An adult dog, moderately active, holding its weightSmall 94Medium 98Large 94

The 98 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    Balanced protein (35.0%) for this dog's moderate activityBalanced fat (17.0%) supports this dog's maintenance goal

    35 of 35
  2. Nutritional quality

    Premium protein content (35.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (0.9%) for this dog's joints and coatOptimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (17.0%) for this dogDHA is 0.2% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.

    24 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's adult life stage

    15 of 15
  4. Formulation integrity

    Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (5 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog

    10 of 10
  5. Format suitability

    Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed

    10 of 10
  6. Price value

    Good value for this dogPrice per kilogram is in the cheaper half of kibble foods, above the cheapest quarter. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.

    4 of 5

Format suitability is the one part a dog’s size changes: 6 for a small dog, 10 for a medium dog and 6 for a large dog.

An adult dog, moderately active, losing weightSmall 74Medium 78Large 74

The 78 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    Fat is 19.3% of dry matter. For this dog, a moderately active dog losing weight, full points need fat under 13.5%.

    15 of 35
  2. Nutritional quality

    Premium protein content (35.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (0.9%) for this dog's joints and coatOptimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (17.0%) for this dogDHA is 0.2% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.

    24 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's adult life stage

    15 of 15
  4. Formulation integrity

    Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (5 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog

    10 of 10
  5. Format suitability

    Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed

    10 of 10
  6. Price value

    Good value for this dogPrice per kilogram is in the cheaper half of kibble foods, above the cheapest quarter. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.

    4 of 5

Format suitability is the one part a dog’s size changes: 6 for a small dog, 10 for a medium dog and 6 for a large dog.

A senior dog, calm, holding its weightSmall 92.7Medium 96.7Large 92.7

The 96.7 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    Balanced protein (35.0%) for this dog's lower activity levelModerate fat (17.0%) prevents weight gain for this dog

    35 of 35
  2. Nutritional quality

    Premium protein content (35.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (0.9%) for this dog's joints and coatOptimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (17.0%) for this dogDHA is 0.2% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.

    24 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's senior life stageExcellent Omega-3 (0.9%) for this dog's aging jointsFibre is 4.0% as fed. For a senior dog, full points start at 5%.

    12.7 of 15
  4. Formulation integrity

    Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (5 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog

    10 of 10
  5. Format suitability

    Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed

    10 of 10
  6. Price value

    Excellent value for this dog — priced in bottom 25%

    5 of 5

Format suitability is the one part a dog’s size changes: 6 for a small dog, 10 for a medium dog and 6 for a large dog.

An adult dog, very active, building muscleSmall 94Medium 98Large 94

The 98 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    High protein (35.0%) supports this dog's muscle building goalHigh fat (17.0%) fuels this dog's active lifestyle

    35 of 35
  2. Nutritional quality

    Premium protein content (35.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (0.9%) for this dog's joints and coatOptimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (17.0%) for this dogDHA is 0.2% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.

    24 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's adult life stage

    15 of 15
  4. Formulation integrity

    Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (5 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog

    10 of 10
  5. Format suitability

    Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed

    10 of 10
  6. Price value

    Good value for this dogPrice per kilogram is in the cheaper half of kibble foods, above the cheapest quarter. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.

    4 of 5

Format suitability is the one part a dog’s size changes: 6 for a small dog, 10 for a medium dog and 6 for a large dog.

An adult dog, very active, holding its weightSmall 94Medium 98Large 94

The 98 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    Great protein (35.0%) for this dog's active lifestyleBalanced fat (17.0%) supports this dog's maintenance goal

    35 of 35
  2. Nutritional quality

    Premium protein content (35.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (0.9%) for this dog's joints and coatOptimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (17.0%) for this dogDHA is 0.2% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.

    24 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's adult life stage

    15 of 15
  4. Formulation integrity

    Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (5 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog

    10 of 10
  5. Format suitability

    Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed

    10 of 10
  6. Price value

    Good value for this dogPrice per kilogram is in the cheaper half of kibble foods, above the cheapest quarter. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.

    4 of 5

Format suitability is the one part a dog’s size changes: 6 for a small dog, 10 for a medium dog and 6 for a large dog.

An adult dog, moderately active, building muscleSmall 94Medium 98Large 94

The 98 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    High protein (35.0%) supports this dog's muscle building goalGood fat (17.0%) provides energy for this dog

    35 of 35
  2. Nutritional quality

    Premium protein content (35.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (0.9%) for this dog's joints and coatOptimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (17.0%) for this dogDHA is 0.2% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.

    24 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's adult life stage

    15 of 15
  4. Formulation integrity

    Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (5 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog

    10 of 10
  5. Format suitability

    Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed

    10 of 10
  6. Price value

    Good value for this dogPrice per kilogram is in the cheaper half of kibble foods, above the cheapest quarter. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.

    4 of 5

Format suitability is the one part a dog’s size changes: 6 for a small dog, 10 for a medium dog and 6 for a large dog.

A senior dog, moderately active, holding its weightSmall 92.7Medium 96.7Large 92.7

The 96.7 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    Balanced protein (35.0%) for this dog's moderate activityBalanced fat (17.0%) supports this dog's maintenance goal

    35 of 35
  2. Nutritional quality

    Premium protein content (35.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (0.9%) for this dog's joints and coatOptimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (17.0%) for this dogDHA is 0.2% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.

    24 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's senior life stageExcellent Omega-3 (0.9%) for this dog's aging jointsFibre is 4.0% as fed. For a senior dog, full points start at 5%.

    12.7 of 15
  4. Formulation integrity

    Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (5 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog

    10 of 10
  5. Format suitability

    Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed

    10 of 10
  6. Price value

    Excellent value for this dog — priced in bottom 25%

    5 of 5

Format suitability is the one part a dog’s size changes: 6 for a small dog, 10 for a medium dog and 6 for a large dog.

An adult dog, calm, holding its weightSmall 94Medium 98Large 94

The 98 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    Balanced protein (35.0%) for this dog's lower activity levelModerate fat (17.0%) prevents weight gain for this dog

    35 of 35
  2. Nutritional quality

    Premium protein content (35.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (0.9%) for this dog's joints and coatOptimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (17.0%) for this dogDHA is 0.2% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.

    24 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's adult life stage

    15 of 15
  4. Formulation integrity

    Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (5 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog

    10 of 10
  5. Format suitability

    Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed

    10 of 10
  6. Price value

    Good value for this dogPrice per kilogram is in the cheaper half of kibble foods, above the cheapest quarter. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.

    4 of 5

Format suitability is the one part a dog’s size changes: 6 for a small dog, 10 for a medium dog and 6 for a large dog.

An adult dog, calm, losing weightSmall 72.1Medium 76.1Large 72.1

The 76.1 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    Adequate protein (35.0%) for this dog's lower activity levelFat is 19.3% of dry matter and fibre is 4.0% as fed. For this dog, a calm dog losing weight, full points need fat under 13.5% with fibre of 5% or more.

    13.1 of 35
  2. Nutritional quality

    Premium protein content (35.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (0.9%) for this dog's joints and coatOptimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (17.0%) for this dogDHA is 0.2% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.

    24 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's adult life stage

    15 of 15
  4. Formulation integrity

    Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (5 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog

    10 of 10
  5. Format suitability

    Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed

    10 of 10
  6. Price value

    Good value for this dogPrice per kilogram is in the cheaper half of kibble foods, above the cheapest quarter. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.

    4 of 5

Format suitability is the one part a dog’s size changes: 6 for a small dog, 10 for a medium dog and 6 for a large dog.

Every kind of dog

Each number is this food’s score out of 100 for that dog.

DogSmallMediumLarge
An adult dog, moderately active, holding its weight949894
An adult dog, moderately active, losing weight747874
A senior dog, calm, holding its weight92.796.792.7
An adult dog, very active, building muscle949894
An adult dog, very active, holding its weight949894
An adult dog, moderately active, building muscle949894
A senior dog, moderately active, holding its weight92.796.792.7
An adult dog, calm, holding its weight949894
An adult dog, calm, losing weight72.176.172.1
A puppy, calm, holding its weight949894
A senior dog, calm, building muscle92.796.792.7
A senior dog, very active, building muscle92.796.792.7
A senior dog, moderately active, losing weight72.776.772.7
An adult dog, calm, building muscle949894
A puppy, moderately active, holding its weight949894
A senior dog, very active, holding its weight92.796.792.7
A puppy, moderately active, losing weight747874
A puppy, very active, losing weight76.580.576.5
A senior dog, calm, losing weight70.874.870.8
A puppy, calm, losing weight72.176.172.1
A puppy, moderately active, building muscle949894
An adult dog, very active, losing weight76.580.576.5
A senior dog, moderately active, building muscle92.796.792.7
A puppy, very active, holding its weight949894
A puppy, very active, building muscle949894
A puppy, calm, building muscle949894
A senior dog, very active, losing weight75.279.275.2

What the label says

  • Protein35%
  • Fat17%
  • Fibre4%
  • Moisture12%
  • Ash7%
  • Calcium1.3%
  • Phosphorus1%
  • Omega-62.6%
  • Omega-30.9%
  • DHA0.2%
  • EPA0.15%
  • Calories3,545 kcal per kg, 425 kcal per cup
  • Feeding statementComplete and balanced for all life stages, by nutrient profile.

Ingredients

Fresh chicken (13%), raw turkey (9%), fresh chicken giblets (liver, heart, gizzard) (8%), chicken meal (8%), herring meal (7%), turkey meal (7%), whole red lentils, whole chickpeas, whole green peas, chicken fat (5%), raw trout (5%), fresh eggs (5%), whole green lentils, whole pinto beans, whole yellow peas, fish oil (2%), lentil fibre, pea starch, raw turkey liver (1%), dried kelp, salt, yeast, fresh whole pumpkin, fresh whole butternut squash, fresh whole carrots, fresh whole apples, fresh whole pears, fresh whole zucchini, fresh kale, fresh spinach, fresh turnip greens, fresh beet greens, whole cranberries, whole blueberries, dried chicory root, turmeric, sarsaparilla root, althea root, rosehips, juniper berries

BowlWise takes it off the list of a dog allergic to: chicken, turkey, egg, fish and legumes.

Price

On March 3, 2026 Pet Valu listed the 11.34 kg bag at $110.99 in Canadian dollars.

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How to read this

These scores are BowlWise’s own, worked out from each food’s label for one kind of dog at a time. They are not veterinary advice. How a score is worked out: How we score.

Scores as of October 12, 2026.

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