GRASSLANDS
FOR ALL BREEDS AND LIFE STAGESACANA Grasslands is inspired by our vast northern prairies and lakes, so it features fresh lamb, free-range duck, whole nest-laid eggs, wild-caught northern pike and free-range turkey in Western Canada.
Rich in regional ingredients that are delivered FRESH or RAW every day in the proportions of whole prey (WholePrey™), re-proposing the cat's evolutionary diet, ACANA Grasslands nourishes your cat naturally and completely.
ACANA contains few carbohydrates and is instead rich in proteins to promote optimal health conditions in cats of all breeds and at every life stage. Read our ingredients and we are convinced that you will agree with us.
IT'S ALL ABOUT THE MEAT
HOW MANY ANIMAL INGREDIENTS?
Completely free of plant protein concentrates, ACANA Grasslands is rich in 75% animal ingredients.
HOW MANY FRESH ANIMAL INGREDIENTS?
Half of ACANA's animal ingredients are FRESH and half are dehydrated. All are fit for human consumption.
HOW MANY VARIETIES OF ANIMAL INGREDIENTS?
ACANA Grasslands contains 5 varieties of animal ingredients in WholePrey™ proportions including animal ingredients, organs and cartilage.
- Grass-fed lamb – meat, liver, heart, kidney and cartilage, fresh from local ranches.
- Free-range duck – animal ingredients, liver, heart, kidney and cartilage, fresh from local farms.
- Eggs laid in nest – whole and fresh from prairie farms.
- Pike – fresh and whole from Canada's pristine lakes.
- Free-range turkey – animal ingredients, liver, heart, kidney and cartilage, fresh from local farms.
ONLY 3 SUPPLEMENTS
Unlike conventional cat foods, ACANA's rich, fresh WholePrey™ inclusions provide essential nutrients naturally, reducing the need to supplement long lists of synthetic additives.
THE BEST AND FRESHEST CANADIAN INGREDIENTS
ACANA Grasslands features an unrivaled variety of local ingredients raised or caught by people we know and trust. Plus, they're declared “fit for human consumption” and delivered fresh to our award-winning NorthStar® kitchens, every day!
Raw grass-fed lamb (8%), fresh duck (8%), fresh whole eggs (8%), dehydrated lamb meat (8%), dehydrated whole herring (8%), dehydrated turkey (8%), whole peas, whole red lentils, whole chickpeas, lamb fat (6%), fresh wild-caught pike (5%), raw lamb liver (4%), fresh duck offal (liver, heart, kidney) (4%), fresh turkey meat (4%), whole green lentils, whole pinto beans, whole yellow peas, Alaska cod oil (2%), sun-dried alfalfa, dehydrated lamb cartilage (1%), raw lamb tripe (1%), dehydrated brown kelp, fresh pumpkin, fresh butternut squash, fresh parsnip, fresh kale, fresh spinach, fresh Indian mustard, fresh turnip greens, fresh carrots, Red Delicious apples fresh, fresh Bartlett pears, freeze-dried liver (lamb and duck) (0.1%), fresh cranberries, fresh blueberries, chicory root, turmeric root, milk thistle, burdock root, lavender, marshmallow root, rose berries.
Additives: Choline, zinc, copper.
*Preserved with mixed tocopherols, an extract rich in tocopherol of natural origin, Vitamin E and rosemary oil.
DESIGNED FOR CARNIVORES
Our Biologically Appropriate foods are designed for the anatomy of the cat's digestive system and to provide a nutritional analysis that reflects the natural diet – ACANA is therefore rich in highly nutritious proteins and fats, limiting unwanted carbohydrates.
GUARANTEED ANALYTICAL COMPONENTS
| Crude protein (min.) | 37 % |
| Crude oils and fats (min.) | 20 % |
| Crude ash (max.) | 8.5 % |
| Crude fiber (max.) | 3 % |
| Moisture (max.) | 10 % |
| Calcium (min.) | 1.8 % |
| Phosphorus (min.) | 1.4 % |
| Taurine (min.) | 0.15 % |
| Omega-6 fatty acids (min.) | 2.5 % |
| Omega-3 fatty acids (min.) | 1 % |
| DHA (min.) | 0.2 % |
| EPA (min.) | 0.2 % |
VITAMINS & MINERALS
VITAMINS
| Vitamin A | 28 KIU/kg |
| Vitamin D3 | 1,800 IU/kg |
| Vitamin E | 180 IU/kg |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) | 25 mg/kg |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 20 mg/kg |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 120 mg/kg |
| Vitamin B5 (Pant. Acid) | 21 mg/kg |
| Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) | 15 mg/kg |
| Vitamin K | 1 mg/kg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.20 mg/kg |
| Folic Acid | 2.00 mg/kg |
| Choline | 3,500 mg/kg |
MINERALS
| Sodium | 0.40 % |
| Chlorine | 0.70 % |
| Potassium | 0.73 % |
| Magnesium | 0.10 % |
| Iron | 213 mg/kg |
| Zinc | 200 mg/kg |
| Copper | 24 mg/kg |
| Manganese | 17 mg/kg |
| Iodine | 2.60 mg/kg |
| Selenium | 0.90 mg/kg |
AMINO ACIDS
| Lysine | 2.39 % |
| Threonine | 1.40 % |
| Methionine | 0.76 % |
| Isoleucine | 1.33 % |
| Leucine | 2.44 % |
| Valine | 1.66 % |
| Arginine | 2.34 % |
| Phenylalanine | 1.42 % |
| Histidine | 0.76 % |
| Tryptophan | 0.35 % |
| Cystine | 0.35 % |
INCLUSIONS OF OFFICINAL PLANTS
| Chicory root | 400 mg/kg |
| Turmeric root | 100 mg/kg |
| Milk thistle | 100 mg/kg |
| Burdock root | 100 mg/kg |
| Lavender | 100 mg/kg |
| Marshmallow root | 100 mg/kg |
| Rose berries | 100 mg/kg |
YOUR CAT IS UNIQUE
ACANA is perfect for cats of all sizes. Just like you, your cat is unique and its nutritional needs vary based on the environment, age and activity of the animal. The table below provides a starting point to be adapted to the specific needs of the animal. The recommended frequency is two meals a day, always leaving fresh, clean water available.
Use a standard 250ml/120g measuring cup. Serve dry or slightly moistened. We recommend that you visit your trusted veterinarian regularly. To best maintain the freshness of the product, we recommend carefully closing the bag and storing it in a cool, dry place.
ACANA Grasslands is designed to meet the levels established by the AAFCO nutritional profiles for cat food at every life stage.
CALORIE CONTENT
Unique compared to conventional foods, ACANA provides more calories from proteins and fats than carbohydrates, reducing the risk of obesity and promoting optimal shape for your cat.
Metabolisable Energy 4040 kcal/kg (485 kcal for a 250 ml/120 g cup), which comes 37% from proteins, 21% from fruit and vegetables and 42% from fats.
BIOLOGICALLY APPROPRIATE™
FOODS BASED ON ANIMAL INGREDIENTS THAT REFLECT THE EVOLUTIONARY DIET OF THE CAT
The African wildcat is the ancestor and closest relative of all domestic cats. Although years and years of breeding have produced "different-looking cats," the internal functions of wild and domestic cats have remained unchanged, so it's no wonder their dietary needs are unchanged.
Our Biologically Appropriate food philosophy is simple: reproduce the quantity, freshness and variety of animal ingredients that cats evolved with, while limiting carbohydrate content and synthetic ingredients that are not part of the cat's natural diet.
RICH IN ANIMAL INGREDIENTS (75%) AND PROTEINS (37%)
The cat is carnivorous and, from a biological point of view, has evolved by eating a diet rich in meat. With their sharp teeth, single-jointed jaw and short digestive tract, cats are anatomically designed to break down proteins and fats from meat.
That's why ACANA Grasslands contains 75% animal ingredients, including grass-fed lamb, free-range duck, nest-laid eggs and freshwater fish – all declared fit for human consumption before being included in our foods.
Completely free from potato and pea protein concentrates, ACANA's high protein content comes from animal (non-vegetable) ingredients, which promote lean muscle mass and provide cats with all the nutrients they need.
HIGH AMOUNT OF FRESH ANIMAL INCLUSIONS (1/2)
We use fresh animal ingredients in their most nutritious and natural form. For this reason, 1/2 of the animal and fish ingredients in ACANA Grasslands are fresh while 1/2 are dehydrated or in the form of oils, to provide a concentrated source of rich animal proteins.
AN ABUNDANT VARIETY OF ANIMAL INGREDIENTS (5)
Consider the variety of the natural diet: eggs today, a duck or goose tomorrow, a fish the next. Mother Nature provides the diversity of proteins and fats essential for cats to achieve optimal health.
That's why ACANA Grasslands contains a diversity of ingredients from grass-fed animals, free-range goose, nest-laid eggs and freshwater fish, all in rich WholePrey™ proportions of meat, organs and cartilage that mimic the natural diet
ANIMAL INGREDIENTS IN WHOLE PREY PROPORTIONS (WHOLEPREY™)
With her infinite wisdom, Mother Nature ensured that animals, in their entirety, contained all the nutrients necessary to perfectly satisfy the dietary needs of cats. Muscle meat contains protein and fat; internal organs provide vitamins and minerals; bones and cartilage provide calcium and phosphorus.
ACANA ingredients are in WholePrey™ ratios of meat, organs and cartilage that deliver nutrients in a highly bioavailable form – dramatically reducing the need to add vitamins or synthetic additives to our foods.
CARBOHYDRATES LIMITED TO (23%)
The cat's nutritional needs do not include carbohydrates and their content in its diet is low or non-existent. It has been established that carbohydrates are one of the main causes of obesity and diabetes – despite this, common cat foods often contain over 50%.
For this reason, ACANA limits the overall carbohydrate content and replaces fast-digesting carbohydrates, such as those from rice, tapioca and potatoes, with low-glycemic index fruits and vegetables such as pumpkin and other vegetables. The latter enter the blood slowly, allowing you to avoid spikes in blood glucose levels and reducing the potential accumulation of fat.
