Acana · Kibble
Senior Dog Recipe
For a senior dog that is calm and holding its weight, Acana Senior Dog Recipe scores 96 out of 100 if the dog is medium-sized and 92 if it is small or large. A score is for one dog: the same food scores differently for another.
Score it for your dog
Who it is for
Made for senior dogs of every size.
Not offered to puppies: Made for the senior life stage, not puppy.
Not offered to adult dogs: Made for the senior life stage, not adult.
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.
A senior dog, calm, holding its weightSmall 92Medium 96Large 92
The 96 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
Balanced protein (33.0%) for this dog's lower activity levelModerate fat (14.0%) prevents weight gain for this dog
35 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Premium protein content (33.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (0.8%) for this dog's joints and coatBalanced fat content (14.0%) for this dogDHA is 0.15% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.Calories are 3,778 kcal per kg of dry matter. For kibble, full points are given between 4,000 and 5,000.
21 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's senior life stageHigh fiber (6.0%) supports this dog's senior digestionExcellent Omega-3 (0.8%) for this dog's aging joints
15 of 15 - 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 - 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 92Medium 96Large 92
The 96 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
Balanced protein (33.0%) for this dog's moderate activityBalanced fat (14.0%) supports this dog's maintenance goal
35 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Premium protein content (33.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (0.8%) for this dog's joints and coatBalanced fat content (14.0%) for this dogDHA is 0.15% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.Calories are 3,778 kcal per kg of dry matter. For kibble, full points are given between 4,000 and 5,000.
21 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's senior life stageHigh fiber (6.0%) supports this dog's senior digestionExcellent Omega-3 (0.8%) for this dog's aging joints
15 of 15 - 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 - 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, building muscleSmall 92Medium 96Large 92
The 96 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
Nothing more to say here.
35 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Premium protein content (33.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (0.8%) for this dog's joints and coatBalanced fat content (14.0%) for this dogDHA is 0.15% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.Calories are 3,778 kcal per kg of dry matter. For kibble, full points are given between 4,000 and 5,000.
21 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's senior life stageHigh fiber (6.0%) supports this dog's senior digestionExcellent Omega-3 (0.8%) for this dog's aging joints
15 of 15 - 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 - 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, very active, building muscleSmall 92Medium 96Large 92
The 96 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
High protein (33.0%) supports this dog's muscle building goalHigh fat (14.0%) fuels this dog's active lifestyle
35 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Premium protein content (33.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (0.8%) for this dog's joints and coatBalanced fat content (14.0%) for this dogDHA is 0.15% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.Calories are 3,778 kcal per kg of dry matter. For kibble, full points are given between 4,000 and 5,000.
21 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's senior life stageHigh fiber (6.0%) supports this dog's senior digestionExcellent Omega-3 (0.8%) for this dog's aging joints
15 of 15 - 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 - 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, losing weightSmall 82Medium 86Large 82
The 86 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
Fat is 15.9% of dry matter. For this dog, a moderately active dog losing weight, full points need fat under 13.5%.
25 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Premium protein content (33.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (0.8%) for this dog's joints and coatBalanced fat content (14.0%) for this dogDHA is 0.15% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.Calories are 3,778 kcal per kg of dry matter. For kibble, full points are given between 4,000 and 5,000.
21 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's senior life stageHigh fiber (6.0%) supports this dog's senior digestionExcellent Omega-3 (0.8%) for this dog's aging joints
15 of 15 - 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 - 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, very active, holding its weightSmall 92Medium 96Large 92
The 96 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
Great protein (33.0%) for this dog's active lifestyleBalanced fat (14.0%) supports this dog's maintenance goal
35 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Premium protein content (33.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (0.8%) for this dog's joints and coatBalanced fat content (14.0%) for this dogDHA is 0.15% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.Calories are 3,778 kcal per kg of dry matter. For kibble, full points are given between 4,000 and 5,000.
21 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's senior life stageHigh fiber (6.0%) supports this dog's senior digestionExcellent Omega-3 (0.8%) for this dog's aging joints
15 of 15 - 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 - 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, losing weightSmall 70.1Medium 74.1Large 70.1
The 74.1 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
Adequate protein (33.0%) for this dog's lower activity levelFat is 15.9% of dry matter and fibre is 6.0% 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
Premium protein content (33.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (0.8%) for this dog's joints and coatBalanced fat content (14.0%) for this dogDHA is 0.15% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.Calories are 3,778 kcal per kg of dry matter. For kibble, full points are given between 4,000 and 5,000.
21 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's senior life stageHigh fiber (6.0%) supports this dog's senior digestionExcellent Omega-3 (0.8%) for this dog's aging joints
15 of 15 - 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 - 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, building muscleSmall 92Medium 96Large 92
The 96 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
High protein (33.0%) supports this dog's muscle building goalGood fat (14.0%) provides energy for this dog
35 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Premium protein content (33.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (0.8%) for this dog's joints and coatBalanced fat content (14.0%) for this dogDHA is 0.15% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.Calories are 3,778 kcal per kg of dry matter. For kibble, full points are given between 4,000 and 5,000.
21 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's senior life stageHigh fiber (6.0%) supports this dog's senior digestionExcellent Omega-3 (0.8%) for this dog's aging joints
15 of 15 - 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 - 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, very active, losing weightSmall 83.2Medium 87.2Large 83.2
The 87.2 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
High protein (33.0%) preserves this dog's muscle during weight lossFat is 15.9% of dry matter and fibre is 6.0% as fed. For this dog, a very active dog losing weight, full points need fat under 13.5% with fibre of 5% or more.
26.2 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Premium protein content (33.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (0.8%) for this dog's joints and coatBalanced fat content (14.0%) for this dogDHA is 0.15% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.Calories are 3,778 kcal per kg of dry matter. For kibble, full points are given between 4,000 and 5,000.
21 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's senior life stageHigh fiber (6.0%) supports this dog's senior digestionExcellent Omega-3 (0.8%) for this dog's aging joints
15 of 15 - 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 - 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 | not offered | ||
| An adult dog, moderately active, losing weight | not offered | ||
| A senior dog, calm, holding its weight | 92 | 96 | 92 |
| An adult dog, very active, building muscle | not offered | ||
| An adult dog, very active, holding its weight | not offered | ||
| An adult dog, moderately active, building muscle | not offered | ||
| A senior dog, moderately active, holding its weight | 92 | 96 | 92 |
| An adult dog, calm, holding its weight | not offered | ||
| An adult dog, calm, losing weight | not offered | ||
| A puppy, calm, holding its weight | not offered | ||
| A senior dog, calm, building muscle | 92 | 96 | 92 |
| A senior dog, very active, building muscle | 92 | 96 | 92 |
| A senior dog, moderately active, losing weight | 82 | 86 | 82 |
| An adult dog, calm, building muscle | not offered | ||
| A puppy, moderately active, holding its weight | not offered | ||
| A senior dog, very active, holding its weight | 92 | 96 | 92 |
| A puppy, moderately active, losing weight | not offered | ||
| A puppy, very active, losing weight | not offered | ||
| A senior dog, calm, losing weight | 70.1 | 74.1 | 70.1 |
| A puppy, calm, losing weight | not offered | ||
| A puppy, moderately active, building muscle | not offered | ||
| An adult dog, very active, losing weight | not offered | ||
| A senior dog, moderately active, building muscle | 92 | 96 | 92 |
| A puppy, very active, holding its weight | not offered | ||
| A puppy, very active, building muscle | not offered | ||
| A puppy, calm, building muscle | not offered | ||
| A senior dog, very active, losing weight | 83.2 | 87.2 | 83.2 |
Not offered: Made for the senior life stage, not adult.
Not offered: Made for the senior life stage, not puppy.
What the label says
- Protein33%
- Fat14%
- Fibre6%
- Moisture12%
- Ash7%
- Calcium1.5%
- Phosphorus1.1%
- Omega-62.2%
- Omega-30.8%
- DHA0.15%
- EPA0.15%
- Calories3,325 kcal per kg, 399 kcal per cup
- Feeding statementComplete and balanced for adult maintenance, by nutrient profile.
Ingredients
Fresh chicken (19%), chicken meal (18%), whole red lentils, whole green peas, turkey meal (6%), whole chickpeas, fresh chicken giblets (liver, heart) (5%), lentil fibre, fresh eggs (4%), raw hake (4%), fish oil (4%), herring meal (3%), whole green lentils, whole yellow peas, pea starch, chicken fat (1%), raw turkey livers (1%), dried kelp, fresh whole pumpkin, fresh whole butternut squash, fresh whole carrots, fresh whole apples, fresh whole pears, fresh whole zucchini, dried chicory root, fresh kale, fresh spinach, fresh turnip greens, fresh beet greens, whole cranberries, whole blueberries, whole saskatoon berries, turmeric, milk thistle, burdock root, lavender, marshmallow root, rosehips
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 $95.99 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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