Why is Balanced Nutrition so Important for Puppies

It’s important to balance your puppy’s zoomies with nutrition that keeps up. Nourish their needs with recipes specially crafted with the protein and calories required to support their unique growth and development.

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WHY NOT feed Adult RECIPES?

Puppies need specific levels of protein and calories to keep up with their growth and development. Adult dog recipes are balanced to maintain a healthy weight in adult dogs, so they lack the optimal nutrients puppies need.

WHY NOT feed all life stage RECIPES?

Though all life stage recipes include balanced nutrition, you’ll need to feed your puppy more than adult dogs in order to meet their daily nutrient requirements. It’s more cost effective and nourishing to feed puppies a puppy specific recipe.

ACANA Puppy Recipes are made with quality ingredients that help support…

Brain Development

EPA and DHA from fish oil to help support brain health

Muscle & Bone Development

Protein and minerals from animal ingredients help support growing bones and healthy muscle development

Digestive Health

Fiber from wholesome grains, vegetables and fruit, plus a blend of probiotics, help support digestive health

Feed Puppies According to Their Breed

SMALL BREED

Expected Adult Weight
5 kg - 10 kg

Small breeds eat less and have smaller mouths, so we craft each small kibble with plenty of the nutrients small breed puppies need.

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MEDIUM BREED

Expected Adult Weight
10 kg - 20 kg

These recipes are balanced for all medium sized breeds with the tailored calories and protein they need.

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LARGE BREED

Expected Adult Weight
20 kg - 30 kg

Large breed puppies require very specific levels of calcium and phosphorus to encourage slower growth over a long period of time.

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The Edmonton Humane Society (EHS) is a reputable charity in Alberta that provides veterinary treatment, behavioral rehabilitation, care, enrichment, and second chances to homeless, neglected, and abandoned companion animals.

EHS is currently facing a high-capacity challenge with a surge of animal intakes and requests. The ACANA Food for Life initiative aims to alleviate this strain by encouraging more families to open their hearts and homes to pets, giving them a chance at a happy and healthy life.