Acana · Kibble
Red Meat Recipe
For an adult dog that is moderately active and holding its weight, Acana Red Meat Recipe scores 94 out of 100 if the dog is medium-sized and 90 if it is small or large. A score is for one dog: the same food scores differently for another.
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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 90Medium 94Large 90
The 94 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
Balanced protein (29.0%) for this dog's moderate activityBalanced fat (17.0%) supports this dog's maintenance goal
35 of 35 - Nutritional quality
High protein content (29.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (0.8%) for this dog's joints and coatBalanced fat content (17.0%) for this dogProtein is 33.0% of dry matter. Full points for protein start at 33.3%.DHA is 0.15% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.Calories are 3,949 kcal per kg of dry matter. For kibble, full points are given between 4,000 and 5,000.
19 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's adult life stage
15 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (4 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog
10 of 10 - Format suitability
Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed
10 of 10 - 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, moderately active, losing weightSmall 70Medium 74Large 70
The 74 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:
- 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 - Nutritional quality
High protein content (29.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (0.8%) for this dog's joints and coatBalanced fat content (17.0%) for this dogProtein is 33.0% of dry matter. Full points for protein start at 33.3%.DHA is 0.15% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.Calories are 3,949 kcal per kg of dry matter. For kibble, full points are given between 4,000 and 5,000.
19 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's adult life stage
15 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (4 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog
10 of 10 - Format suitability
Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed
10 of 10 - 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.
A senior dog, calm, holding its weightSmall 87.7Medium 91.7Large 87.7
The 91.7 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
Balanced protein (29.0%) for this dog's lower activity levelModerate fat (17.0%) prevents weight gain for this dog
35 of 35 - Nutritional quality
High protein content (29.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (0.8%) for this dog's joints and coatBalanced fat content (17.0%) for this dogProtein is 33.0% of dry matter. Full points for protein start at 33.3%.DHA is 0.15% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.Calories are 3,949 kcal per kg of dry matter. For kibble, full points are given between 4,000 and 5,000.
19 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's senior life stageExcellent Omega-3 (0.8%) for this dog's aging jointsFibre is 4.0% as fed. For a senior dog, full points start at 5%.
12.7 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (4 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog
10 of 10 - Format suitability
Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed
10 of 10 - 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 90Medium 94Large 90
The 94 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
High protein (29.0%) supports this dog's muscle building goalHigh fat (17.0%) fuels this dog's active lifestyle
35 of 35 - Nutritional quality
High protein content (29.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (0.8%) for this dog's joints and coatBalanced fat content (17.0%) for this dogProtein is 33.0% of dry matter. Full points for protein start at 33.3%.DHA is 0.15% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.Calories are 3,949 kcal per kg of dry matter. For kibble, full points are given between 4,000 and 5,000.
19 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's adult life stage
15 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (4 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog
10 of 10 - Format suitability
Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed
10 of 10 - 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, holding its weightSmall 90Medium 94Large 90
The 94 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
Great protein (29.0%) for this dog's active lifestyleBalanced fat (17.0%) supports this dog's maintenance goal
35 of 35 - Nutritional quality
High protein content (29.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (0.8%) for this dog's joints and coatBalanced fat content (17.0%) for this dogProtein is 33.0% of dry matter. Full points for protein start at 33.3%.DHA is 0.15% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.Calories are 3,949 kcal per kg of dry matter. For kibble, full points are given between 4,000 and 5,000.
19 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's adult life stage
15 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (4 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog
10 of 10 - Format suitability
Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed
10 of 10 - 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, moderately active, building muscleSmall 90Medium 94Large 90
The 94 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
High protein (29.0%) supports this dog's muscle building goalGood fat (17.0%) provides energy for this dog
35 of 35 - Nutritional quality
High protein content (29.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (0.8%) for this dog's joints and coatBalanced fat content (17.0%) for this dogProtein is 33.0% of dry matter. Full points for protein start at 33.3%.DHA is 0.15% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.Calories are 3,949 kcal per kg of dry matter. For kibble, full points are given between 4,000 and 5,000.
19 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's adult life stage
15 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (4 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog
10 of 10 - Format suitability
Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed
10 of 10 - 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.
A senior dog, moderately active, holding its weightSmall 87.7Medium 91.7Large 87.7
The 91.7 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
Balanced protein (29.0%) for this dog's moderate activityBalanced fat (17.0%) supports this dog's maintenance goal
35 of 35 - Nutritional quality
High protein content (29.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (0.8%) for this dog's joints and coatBalanced fat content (17.0%) for this dogProtein is 33.0% of dry matter. Full points for protein start at 33.3%.DHA is 0.15% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.Calories are 3,949 kcal per kg of dry matter. For kibble, full points are given between 4,000 and 5,000.
19 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's senior life stageExcellent Omega-3 (0.8%) for this dog's aging jointsFibre is 4.0% as fed. For a senior dog, full points start at 5%.
12.7 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (4 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog
10 of 10 - Format suitability
Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed
10 of 10 - 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 90Medium 94Large 90
The 94 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
Balanced protein (29.0%) for this dog's lower activity levelModerate fat (17.0%) prevents weight gain for this dog
35 of 35 - Nutritional quality
High protein content (29.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (0.8%) for this dog's joints and coatBalanced fat content (17.0%) for this dogProtein is 33.0% of dry matter. Full points for protein start at 33.3%.DHA is 0.15% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.Calories are 3,949 kcal per kg of dry matter. For kibble, full points are given between 4,000 and 5,000.
19 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's adult life stage
15 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (4 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog
10 of 10 - Format suitability
Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed
10 of 10 - 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, losing weightSmall 68.1Medium 72.1Large 68.1
The 72.1 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
Adequate protein (29.0%) 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 - Nutritional quality
High protein content (29.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (0.8%) for this dog's joints and coatBalanced fat content (17.0%) for this dogProtein is 33.0% of dry matter. Full points for protein start at 33.3%.DHA is 0.15% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.Calories are 3,949 kcal per kg of dry matter. For kibble, full points are given between 4,000 and 5,000.
19 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's adult life stage
15 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (4 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog
10 of 10 - Format suitability
Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed
10 of 10 - 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.
Every kind of dog
Each number is this food’s score out of 100 for that dog.
| Dog | Small | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|
| An adult dog, moderately active, holding its weight | 90 | 94 | 90 |
| An adult dog, moderately active, losing weight | 70 | 74 | 70 |
| A senior dog, calm, holding its weight | 87.7 | 91.7 | 87.7 |
| An adult dog, very active, building muscle | 90 | 94 | 90 |
| An adult dog, very active, holding its weight | 90 | 94 | 90 |
| An adult dog, moderately active, building muscle | 90 | 94 | 90 |
| A senior dog, moderately active, holding its weight | 87.7 | 91.7 | 87.7 |
| An adult dog, calm, holding its weight | 90 | 94 | 90 |
| An adult dog, calm, losing weight | 68.1 | 72.1 | 68.1 |
| A puppy, calm, holding its weight | 90 | 94 | 90 |
| A senior dog, calm, building muscle | 87.7 | 91.7 | 87.7 |
| A senior dog, very active, building muscle | 87.7 | 91.7 | 87.7 |
| A senior dog, moderately active, losing weight | 67.7 | 71.7 | 67.7 |
| An adult dog, calm, building muscle | 90 | 94 | 90 |
| A puppy, moderately active, holding its weight | 90 | 94 | 90 |
| A senior dog, very active, holding its weight | 87.7 | 91.7 | 87.7 |
| A puppy, moderately active, losing weight | 70 | 74 | 70 |
| A puppy, very active, losing weight | 72.5 | 76.5 | 72.5 |
| A senior dog, calm, losing weight | 65.8 | 69.8 | 65.8 |
| A puppy, calm, losing weight | 68.1 | 72.1 | 68.1 |
| A puppy, moderately active, building muscle | 90 | 94 | 90 |
| An adult dog, very active, losing weight | 72.5 | 76.5 | 72.5 |
| A senior dog, moderately active, building muscle | 87.7 | 91.7 | 87.7 |
| A puppy, very active, holding its weight | 90 | 94 | 90 |
| A puppy, very active, building muscle | 90 | 94 | 90 |
| A puppy, calm, building muscle | 90 | 94 | 90 |
| A senior dog, very active, losing weight | 70.2 | 74.2 | 70.2 |
What the label says
- Protein29%
- Fat17%
- Fibre4%
- Moisture12%
- Ash9%
- Calcium1.3%
- Phosphorus1%
- Omega-62.1%
- Omega-30.8%
- DHA0.15%
- EPA0.15%
- Calories3,475 kcal per kg, 417 kcal per cup
- Feeding statementComplete and balanced for all life stages, by nutrient profile.
Ingredients
Raw beef (11%), raw pork (11%), pork meal (9%), whole red lentils, whole pinto beans, whole green peas, herring meal (8%), pork fat (7%), whole green lentils, whole chickpeas, whole yellow peas, raw lamb (4%), raw pork liver (4%), fish oil (4%), lentil fibre, pea starch, dicalcium phosphate, raw beef liver (1%), raw beef kidney (0.5%), raw beef tripe (0.5%), salt, dried kelp, yeast (s. cerevisiae), fresh whole pumpkin, fresh whole butternut squash, fresh whole zucchini, fresh whole carrots, fresh whole apples, fresh whole pears, fresh kale, fresh spinach, fresh beet greens, fresh turnip greens, whole cranberries, whole blueberries, dried chicory root, turmeric, althea root, rosehips, juniper berries
BowlWise takes it off the list of a dog allergic to: beef, lamb, pork, fish and legumes.
Price
On May 5, 2026 Pet Valu listed the 11.34 kg bag at $98.99 in Canadian dollars.
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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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