Last updated Dec 10, 2024
A commitment to fresh regional ingredients and high-meat formulations have helped make Acana one of the most frequently-recommended pet food brands on the market. But is it a good choice for your cat? Find out in our unbiased Acana cat food review.
The Cats.com Standard—Rating Acana on What Matters
We’ve analyzed Acana and graded it according to the Cats.com standard, evaluating the brand on species-appropriateness, ingredient quality, product variety, price, customer experience, and recall history. Here’s how it rates in each of those six key areas.
Ratings
- Species-Appropriateness – 8/10
- Ingredient Quality – 9/10
- Product Variety – 7/10
- Price – 7/10
- Customer Experience – 7/10
- Recall History – 9/10
Overall Score: 7.8/10
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Our team of expert product testers and reviewers has spent countless hours researching the cat food industry, digging into the details of brands like Acana and its cat food product lineup. Before testing cat food, we learn everything we can about the brand—including its origins, production methods, ingredient sourcing practices, and recall history. We also take the time to read product reviews to gauge customer satisfaction with the brand.
After performing in-depth research on the brand, we order several products to test at home with the help of our own cats. Testing involves making observations about each product’s appearance, aroma, texture, and consistency as well as the packaging it arrives in and the information on the label. Our cats provide their own input about each product’s flavor and general appeal.
Acana Cat Food Video Review
For more details about real-world testing of Acana cat food, check out our video review on the Cats.com YouTube channel. Though this written review of Acana cat food has been updated since the brand released a line of wet food products, there’s still plenty of helpful information in this video.
About Acana
Acana is a cat and dog food brand created by Champion Petfoods, a Canadian company best known for high-meat, grain-free dry foods made from locally-sourced ingredients. Champion Petfoods was created in 1985 by Canadian entrepreneur Reinhard Mühlenfeld. Originally a small operation serving local Alberta farmers, the company is now Canada’s largest pet food manufacturing company and sells to over 70 countries worldwide.
Champion Petfoods is the name behind two big brands—Orijen and Acana. Compared to Orijen, Acana foods have lower meat content and prices, making it more accessible to buyers on a budget. In the summer of 2023, Acana announced its first line of wet cat food products.
On February 28, 2024, Mars Petcare finalized the acquisition of Champion Petfoods, adding the Orijen and Acana brands to its extensive pet nutrition portfolio.
Sourcing and Manufacturing
Acana foods are made in Canada and the United States. Dry and freeze-dried products sold in the United States and South America are produced in the company’s DogStar kitchens located in Auburn, Kentucky. Dry cat food products sold in Canada, Europe, and Asia are produced in the company’s NorthStar kitchen, which is located in Edmonton, Alberta in Canada.
When it comes to the formulation of products, Acana relies on a team of animal food scientists and nutritionists. While all dry products are manufactured in-house, Acana relies on a third-party manufacturer to produce its wet food line. The formulas themselves are still developed by in-house Research & Innovation specialists and subject to rigorous quality assurance controls.
Acana relies on a network of regional and international suppliers for ingredients. Because of the company’s commitment to fresh regional ingredients, the suppliers and formulations vary based on where it was made. For example, Acana sources much of its fresh produce and protein from farmers, ranchers, and fisheries located near the DogStar kitchens.
Recall History
Acana cat food products have never been recalled. Orijen, its sister brand also owned and produced by Champion Pet Foods, was recalled once in 2008. Additionally, Champion Petfoods was the defendant in one class action lawsuit filed in 2018.
The class-action suit alleged that Champion misrepresented their food by failing to disclose the presence of heavy metals and toxins. Testing by the Clean Label Project revealed that both Orijen and Acana foods contained arsenic, BPA, cadmium, mercury, and lead. You may view documentation of those toxins here. The average amount of heavy metals in Orijen and Acana foods fell within the maximum tolerable levels set by the FDA.
What Kind of Cat Food Does Acana Offer?
For most of the brand’s history, Acana only offered dry food recipes for cats. The original product line, Acana Regionals, included recipes inspired by different regions of the United States or Canada. Acana still offers recipes with the same names, but the “regional” focus seems to have been abandoned. Acana also now offers an assortment of indoor cat and life stage-specific dry food recipes.
Acana’s dry cat food product line sold in the US includes:
- Meadowlands with Free-Run Chicken, Turkey & Turkey Liver
- Grasslands with Duck, Free-Run Chicken & Eggs
- Wild Atlantic with Wild-Caught Whole Mackerel, Herring & Hake
- Indoor Entree Adult Dry Cat Food
- Indoor Entree Seafood Dry Cat Food
- Indoor Cat High-Protein Indoor Grain-Free Cat Food
- Bountiful Catch High-Protein Adult Dry Cat Food
- Senior Entree Free-Run Chicken & Turkey Dry Cat Food
- First Feast High-Protein Kitten Dry Cat Food
- Highest Protein Grain-Free Dry Kitten Food
In 2023, Acana announced the release of its first line of wet cat food products. Sold in 3-ounce and 5.5-ounce cans, these recipes come in a wide variety of flavors and several textures. Acana wet foods are marketed as Premium Pate or Chunks in Broth and formulated to meet the nutritional needs of kittens or adult cats.
The wet cat food recipes Acana offers include the following:
- Premium Pâté Beef, Chicken, & Tuna in Bone Broth
- Premium Pâté Tuna & Chicken in Bone Broth
- Premium Pâté Chicken & Fish in Bone Broth
- Premium Pâté Lamb in Bone Broth
- Premium Pâté Salmon & Chicken in Bone Broth
- Chicken & Tuna Recipe in Bone Broth Kitten Food
- Lamb & Lamb Liver in Bone Broth Recipe
- Lamb & Kidney Grain-Free Chunks in Broth
- Beef & Tuna Grain-Free Chunks in Broth
- Salmon & Chicken Grain-Free Chunks in Broth
- Chicken & Tuna Grain-Free Chunks in Broth
- Chicken & Salmon Grain-Free Chunks in Broth Kitten Food
Finally, Acana offers three flavors of lickable cat treats: chicken, tuna, and chicken & tuna. These are sold in 5-packs of 2.5-ounce pouches.
Acana Cat Food—Top 3 Recipes Reviewed
| Product Name | Food Type | Main Protein | Price Per Ounce | Calories Per Ounce | Our Grade |
| Meadowlands Grain-Free Dry Cat Food | Dry | Chicken | $0.31 | 110 | B- |
| Indoor Entree with Free-Run Chicken & Turkey Adult Dry Cat Food | Dry | Chicken | $0.26 | 104 | B |
| Lamb + Lamb Liver in Bone Broth Grain-Free Wet Cat Food | Wet | Lamb | $0.59 | 35 | A |
#1 Acana Meadowlands Grain-Free Dry Cat Food
Acana Grasslands is inspired by the grasslands of the American Southeast and Midwest, featuring meat, organs, cartilage, and fat from animals commonly raised in the region. These include chicken, turkey, and fish. The recipe contains 75% animal ingredients with an assortment of legumes and fresh fruit and vegetables.
With the first six ingredients being animal-based, you might expect the protein content to be pretty high. Measured as dry matter, the food does contain 40% protein but, given the inclusion of whole red lentils, pinto beans, green lentils, and chickpeas, it’s hard to say what percentage of that protein is animal-sourced. Overall, the food is still fairly high in carbohydrates.
It’s common for dry cat foods to be higher in carbs than wet foods, but it’s best when those carbs come from nutrient-dense, digestible sources. Legumes can be difficult for cats to digest, though this recipe is enriched with probiotics to help support regular digestion. Overall, it does appear to be primarily animal-based but we’d prefer to see fewer legumes on the list.
Ingredients
Deboned Chicken, Deboned Turkey, Chicken Liver, Chicken Meal, Catfish Meal, Pollock Meal, Whole Red Lentils, Whole Pinto Beans, Chicken Fat, Pea Starch, Whole Green Lentils, Whole Chickpeas, Rainbow Trout, Eggs, Catfish, Pollock Oil, Natural Chicken Flavor, Chicken Heart, Lentil Fiber, Turkey Meal, Turkey Liver, Turkey Heart, Chicken Cartilage, Turkey Cartilage, Freeze-Dried Turkey Liver, Choline Chloride, Dried Kelp, Whole Cranberries, Whole Pumpkin, Collard Greens, Carrots, Apples, Zinc Proteinate, Vitamin E Supplement, Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), Taurine, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin A Acetate, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Biotin, Copper Proteinate, L-Carnitine, Dl-Methionine, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Chicory Root, Turmeric, Sarsaparilla Root, Althea Root, Rosehips, Juniper Berries, Citric Acid (Preservative), Rosemary Extract, Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Bifidobacterium Animalis Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Casei Fermentation Product.
Ingredients We Liked: Deboned Chicken, Deboned Turkey, Chicken Liver, Chicken Meal, Catfish Meal, Pollock Meal, Chicken Fat, Rainbow Trout, Eggs, Catfish, Pollock Oil, Chicken Heart, Turkey Meal, Turkey Liver, Turkey Heart, Chicken Cartilage, Turkey Cartilage, Freeze-Dried Turkey Liver
Ingredients We Didn’t Like: Whole Red Lentils, Whole Pinto Beans, Pea Starch, Whole Green Lentils, Whole Chickpeas
Guaranteed Analysis
Dry Matter Basis
Caloric Weight Basis
What We Liked:
- Made primarily with animal-sourced ingredients
- Contains 40% dry matter protein
- Enriched with probiotics for digestive support
What We Didn’t Like:
- Relies heavily on whole legumes
- No dry food provides the moisture cats need
- Fairly high in carbohydrates
#2 Acana Indoor Entree with Free-Run Chicken & Turkey Adult Dry Cat Food
Formulated for indoor cats, this dry food recipe contains the same amount of dry matter protein as the previous formula but is a little lower in fat and higher in fiber. The product label suggests this nutritional breakdown—plus the addition of probiotics—helps support digestive health, hairball control, and healthy weight maintenance.
This dry cat food is made with 65% animal ingredients, primarily from chicken, herring, and turkey. There’s also some deboned rabbit, chicken cartilage, and chicken organs as well as chicken fat as the main source of added fat. This recipe also contains legumes but the main carbohydrate is oatmeal which is a little more nutritious and digestible for cats.
Overall, this dry food is still high in carbohydrates and the fiber content may be excessive for some cats who don’t require high-fiber food. Like all Acana foods, however, it’s free from highly processed grains and artificial additives. It’s also one of the cheaper dry food recipes among Acana’s product line.
Ingredients
Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Herring Meal, Oatmeal, Whole Peas, Chicken Fat, Ground Miscanthus Grass, Deboned Turkey, Whole Green Lentils, Whole Chickpeas, Whole Herring, Natural Chicken Flavor, Lentil Fiber, Deboned Rabbit, Chicken Cartilage, Chicken Liver, Chicken Heart, Whole Cranberries, Dried Kelp, Choline Chloride, Zinc Proteinate, Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), Vitamin E Supplement, Taurine, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin A Acetate, L-carnitine, Dl-Methionine, Copper Proteinate, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Biotin, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Citric Acid (Preservative), Rosemary Extract, Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Bifidobacterium Animalis Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Casei Fermentation Product.
Ingredients We Liked: Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Herring Meal, Chicken Fat, Deboned Turkey, Whole Herring, Deboned Rabbit, Chicken Cartilage, Chicken Liver, Chicken Heart
Ingredients We Didn’t Like: Whole Peas, Whole Green Lentils, Whole Chickpeas
Guaranteed Analysis
Dry Matter Basis
Caloric Weight Basis
What We Liked:
- Made with 65% animal ingredients
- Contains 40% protein measured as dry matter
- Relies primarily on animal-sourced fat
What We Didn’t Like:
- Relies heavily on whole legumes
- No dry food provides the moisture cats need
- Fairly high in carbohydrates
#3 Acana Lamb + Lamb Liver in Bone Broth Grain-Free Wet Cat Food
Made with up to 85% animal ingredients, this wet cat food features lamb muscle meat and lamb liver as the main ingredients. Nutrient-rich beef and chicken bone broths provide most of the moisture while lamb kidney, chicken muscle meat, and chicken liver provide supplemental protein.
Measured as dry matter, the food contains 45% protein. At 35% dry matter fat, this is a very energy-dense formula. It doesn’t contain any of the legumes common to Acana’s dry food recipes and the list of ingredients is fairly short by comparison as well. The only vaguely questionable ingredient is the sunflower oil—it’s higher in omega-6 fatty acids than omega-3s and we’d prefer an animal-sourced fat.
This appears to be a meat-centric, moisture-rich, and easily digestible recipe. It’s formulated to meet the needs of adult cats and comes in 3- and 5.5-ounce cans.
Ingredients
Lamb, Lamb Liver, Beef Bone Broth, Chicken Bone Broth, Lamb Kidney, Chicken, Chicken Liver, Pumpkin, Locust Bean Gum, Taurine, Sunflower Oil, Tricalcium Phosphate, Salt, Vitamins [Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin, Vitamin A Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement], Guar Gum, Minerals [Potassium Chloride, Magnesium Sulfate, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Sodium Selenite, Potassium Iodide], Choline Chloride.
Ingredients We Liked: Lamb, Lamb Liver, Beef Bone Broth, Chicken Bone Broth, Lamb Kidney, Chicken, Chicken Liver
Ingredients We Didn’t Like: Sunflower Oil
Guaranteed Analysis
Dry Matter Basis
Caloric Weight Basis
What We Liked:
- Made with 85% animal ingredients
- Rich in hydrating moisture for your cat
- Easily digestible, fairly short list of ingredients
- Low in carbohydrates
What We Didn’t Like:
- Relies primarily on plant-sourced fat
What Do Customers Think of Acana Cat Food?
Acana receives mixed reviews, most of which are posted on retail sites like Chewy and Amazon rather than third-party review sites like Trustpilot. New Acana customers tend to be more pleased with the brand than long-time customers. Formula changes over the years have caused issues for some early Acana customers but most products are generally well-liked.
Positive Reviews
Customers satisfied with Acana cat food often comment on the quality of the ingredients and many say their cats prefer it over other brands. Numerous reviewers say they feel like the premium price tag is justified by the quality of the food and how much their cats like it.
“My cats love Acana, any flavor. They stay healthy and their coats are shiny. I appreciate the well-sourced, quality ingredients, besides the small pieces which allow cats of any age to enjoy. Highly recommend!” – by K reviewing Acana Meadowlands Grain-Free Dry Cat Food on Chewy, November 22, 2024
“I have 2 of our 4 cats on this now. They quickly eat it and it had helped with vomiting and diarrhea for both. It’s more affordable than some other unique protein foods and the pate is fine, they are usually gravy lovers.” – Dawn reviewing Acana Lamb & Lamb Liver in Bone Broth Wet Cat Food on Chewy, March 25, 2024
Negative Reviews
All brands have negative reviews from customers whose cats simply didn’t like the food. On top of these, however, several negative reviewers mention their cats developing health concerns after switching to Acana. Some mention urinary issues, hairballs, and digestive upset. Some customers were also disappointed to find additional proteins in wet food recipes they thought were single-protein (like chicken in the Lamb & Lamb Liver wet food).
“I love everything about this food, but sadly the four guys who live here did not agree. It is always a struggle to try new foods here with multiple cats. Typically they love it day 1 and then start to refuse it. They did not like this one right away.” – Jill reviewing Acana Lamb & Lamb Liver in Bone Broth Wet Food on Chewy, June 6, 2024
“Within just a few weeks I began to notice my cats struggling with the litter box, and only peeing small amounts. I’m SO glad I paid attention because that can be a life threatening issue. This was never an issue until I started this food.” – Emily reviewing Acana Indoor Entree Adult Dry Cat Food on Chewy, March 8, 2024
How Much Does Acana Cat Food Cost?
Acana is a self-described premium pet food brand, so it’s a little more expensive than bargain brands like Friskies and Fancy Feast. That said, Acana’s prices are on par with other popular pet food brands.
Acana dry foods run from $4.20 to $5.50 per pound ($0.26 to $0.34 per ounce), depending on the size of the bag. Wet foods from Acana cost between $0.55 and $0.63 per ounce—buying the 5.5-ounce cans is the cheaper option. Depending which product you choose, the average daily feeding cost for a 10-pound cat would be between $0.50 and $3.50.
Where Is Acana Cat Food Sold?
Acana cat food is sold in stores and online. Because Champion Petfoods is a founding member of IndiePet—an organization that supports independent pet retailers in the U.S.—you’re most likely to find Acana in regional chains or neighborhood pet stores. On the brand website, Acana specifically states that Walmart, Target, Petsmart, Kmart, eBay, and Sears are not authorized to sell its products.
Online, the best places to find Acana cat foods are Chewy, Amazon, and Petco. Acana products are also sold on PetFlow, Only Natural Pet, and a few smaller online retailers. You can see the full list of online retailers or find a local store that stocks Acana pet foods on the brand’s website.
Overall, Is Acana a Good Choice?
Acana is one of the most familiar names in the pet food market, especially for dry cat food. While the products are still above average in terms of quality, Acana seems to have shifted away from some of the policies that made the brand stand out. There’s no longer any mention of WholePrey ratios on Acana product labels and many of the dry food products rely heavily on beans and legumes rather than more nutritious whole grains.
It’s also worth noting that while Acana offers single-protein limited ingredient recipes for dogs, none are available for cats. In fact, most recipes include chicken or fish that isn’t listed in the product name. The brand’s emphasis on varied meat proteins may make it a poor choice for cats with food allergies or sensitivities.
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So, if this is sub-par on some points, what’s the best choice? My cat has a sensitive tummy, and I prefer a grain free dry food, with no ash. So what do I get? This looked to be my best choice.
Hi Maggie,
You can read our guide on the best dry cat food here:
https://cats.com/best-dry-cat-food
Can you please update this review since Champion was bought by Mars?
Absolutely
Agreed! So many changes have been made. I see on this review of Grasslands it says lamb, trout, etc. Their new formula has none of those ingredients. Now it has duck, chicken, eggs, turkey, quail, catfish, etc. Also, quite a few legumes and beans which was surprising, I am interested to hear what you think of this. I am looking at changing my cat’s food and this is one I am considering so a definite update is needed!!!
Yes hi I have fives cats now I did have six but one passed away just a week ago any ways I go to the pet food banks and it always seems that the wet food I get is mostly always the acana brand that is donated and no matter which ones I get tuna or chicken or the lamb my cats do not like it especially the lamb so sorry to say even the dry brands so sorry to say this brand of cat food sucks big time.
Thank you so much for your in depth reviews, articles, and YouTube videos. The internet is so polarizing and confusing when it comes to pet food. So many blogs and websites that appear to be reputable sources, are wildly misleading and are funded by the big name brands themselves. Until my two cats now 13, started having various issues and I began researching how to best support them through diet, that’s when I came across your videos and learned just how corrupt the pet food industry is. Even more, your work has set me on a journey to educate myself on label laws, ingredients, etc. so I can use trustworthy databases and reviews like yours as a jumping off point and then do the research for myself.
One of my cats stopped eating wet food so I have to feed him dry. Even so he is very picky. His bloodwork came back normal but he is starting to lose weight. He also has Feline Idiopathic Cystitis and needs a urinary food. My vet strongly advised me put him on RX Royal Canin Urinary and Stress, which I really didn’t want to do after looking at the ingredients but she told me it would be best. She told me to leave the food out for him all day and give him as much as he’s willing to eat. Well, my other cat was very happy with this situation and steadily began gaining weight. He was always a big boy but let’s be honest, it wasn’t gaining muscle.
So I researched and researched and found Wysong Urinary, which is also low carb and high protein. I gradually switched them over with my vet’s approval. That has been going well. My hefty cat’s weight has leveled off and my kitty with Cystitis hasn’t had any severe episodes since switching foods. Unfortunately, it seems he’s now losing interest in the Wysong so I’m on the hunt for a second option to give him some variety. I’m trying to find a low carb-high protein, urinary friendly dry food, that isn’t filled with a bunch of junk and is highly palatable. I know, that’s asking A LOT! Anaca has come out with a high protein, grain free cat food but it’s so new that I can’t find unbiased info on it and I am unsure if it’s urinary safe. I’m curious if you have had a chance to check it out or if any other high quality, urinary, low carb foods come to mind off the top of your head. Thanks again for all you do!
Hi Mallory,
I have 2 cats and have been feeding them hills science plan dry food and twice weekly hills wet food, i recently purchased Acana wild praire , however one of my cats doesnt like it. He will eat some Acana if I mix Acana with Hills
, which I dont know if that is a good thing doing as he doesnt have it on its own
None of the other dry food you mentioned in your other videos are available in South Africa,
Please advise on what I could do, as I would like to give my cats the best possible nutrition that they need
Looking forward to hearing from you
Kind regards
Ricardo
Hi Ricardo! Sometimes the best food for your cat is the one they will actually eat. Hills products are formulated to meet your cat’s nutritional needs, and if they like it that’s great. There’s no issue with mixing the foods if your cat tolerates it–you might even use the Hills wet food as a mixer or topper to add some extra moisture and make the mixture more appealing.
Hi Kate, thank you for your response, i just feel that they desire hills as it is what i have been feeding my cats for years (my cats are 1 and 6 years old) but knowing now that there are foods which are better suited for what they actually need, i would think its best to transition them to it, however after reading about other people experiences on Acana and what Mallory mentioned on her review, I dont know what to do.
Is Hills not grain based as well? Which is not really ideal?
Thanking you
Regards
High-carb foods aren’t ideal for cats, you’re right. But something like Hill’s might be better for your cat in the long run than a meat-based product that isn’t nutritionally balanced. If Hill’s has kept your cats healthy so far and other options are limited, I don’t see a problem with continuing it.
Do not use acana cat food used it 2 months it caused crystals in both my cats and huge vet bills
Sorry to hear that, Harold! Did your vet confirm that the food was directly linked to the issue?
Hi Mallory,
Two comments:
-Please review Acana’s canned food. There are three new flavors, I think.
-Can you please do some kind of updated “Indoor” or “Neutered Male, Fat Cat” food list?
I would really enjoy it if you included ideas and tips to help control one’s cat’s appetite when he wants more food.
How would you organize your home if it were a multiple cat household with today’s automatic feeders, or perhaps not?
I saw that you did an article awhile back, but it basically listed the same foods that are on the Top Ten which are calorically high.
I have three active young males 2/3 have weight problems; the fat cat that eats like a rabid dog, very quickly; the second cat, who is big framed, that only wants to eat dry (so I need a low-calorie food for his big tummy); and cat #3 fortunately stays slim. I think I need to buy a Sure Feed Microchip Feeder for two of them, and CT Cat Mate 500 dish feeder for the dry food eater.
I always love your articles and try to buy your recommendations for my cats. I’ve learned so much from you! Thanks! 🙂
The lawsuit they had in 2018 kinda scares me into not trying their cat food.
In the comments you said you were fixing your mistake putting dog food on the list, but it is still there. That can confuse people
Thank you for the reminder! I just scheduled this for an update.
Great review. I would like to independently test cat food for contaminants and could use your help in looking for the right lab to do so. Can you help me understand what should I be looking for when searching for a lab? Need to test for contaminants and toxins.
Any help would be appreciated. thanks!
Hi Agata, that’s a good question. We’re still working on understanding this ourselves, but we are generally looking for labs that:
– Have worked with pet food in the past.
– Are able to bring a scientist onto their introductory call with you.
– Have certifications showing that they adhere to standard safety and quality practices.
– Ideally, have customer reviews indicating that they offer good service.
What is the best kitten no grains wet food or kibble?? For Maine coon cats especially??
Hi Jayne, we have a full article on the best kitten food here.
Hi Mallory!
Thanks for review.
What’s your opinion about Nutram recipes?
Their recipes seem to be thoughtfully formulated, and while we generally don’t recommend dry foods, they seem to be made from pretty high-quality ingredients. Overall, it looks like an above-average brand and an okay choice if you want to feed your cat dry. The wet food seems a bit unnecessarily plant-heavy to me.
Thanks for the review!
I have been giving the wet food to my cat who didn’t want to eat her dry food (not Acana) and since she is really excited about eating.
It’s really a pleasure to see her love eating again, her brother also likes it.
I was thinking about changing the dry base to Acana… am hesitating between Acana or N&D fish…
Appalachian Ranch is a dog food; not a cat food.
Yikes, thank you for pointing that out, Peter! Correcting now.
Can you do a review on there new canned wet food please?
Thomas, that’s a great idea. We’ll plan to review Acana’s new wet cat food soon. Thanks.
Hi did you happen to do a review on their wet food ?
HI! Yes, could you review ACANA’s new kitten wet food please??
Hi Stacey, Mallory will no longer be replying to comments but I’m happy to help you out! I’ve notified our editorial team that this review should be updated to include Acana’s new wet food products. In the meantime, here are some of my thoughts on the kitten food you mentioned:
At first glance, it’s a high-protein option with plenty of animal protein and healthy fats (including omega-3s from fish oil). It’s pretty calorie-dense at around 37 kcal/oz and I love the moisture content. Calculated as dry matter, it contains 50% protein and 35% fat, so it’s a low-carb option. There’s some concern about tuna-based cat foods and mercury content, but it’s hard to say without knowing what kind of tuna Acana uses.
Overall, however, it seems to be a more species-appropriate choice than Acana’s dry food. If you try it, let us know how you like it!
I will never buy this food again. Within 3 weeks of feed ing my cats, my female cat got a UTI, 5 days later my male got a full blockage. I blame this 100% due to feeding my cats 100% raw for 5 years. Decided to try to make my life easier by feeding kibble.
Never again. Ra
w all the way.