ACANA Singles Duck & Pear Recipe (New Formula) is a limited-ingredient dry dog food built around duck as the single animal protein, paired with whole pears and other carefully selected ingredients. It’s designed for pet parents looking for a streamlined ingredient list while still delivering a nutrient-dense, protein-forward kibble.
Note: calorie information varies across retailers for this product (see “Calorie Statement” and sources).
Key Benefits
- Limited-ingredient recipe featuring duck as the single animal protein
- Includes pears, plus a blend of added vitamins and minerals
- Metabolizable energy listed as 3405 kcal/kg (kcal per cup varies by source—see calorie statement)
- Guaranteed Analysis includes 31% min protein and 17% min fat (see Guaranteed Analysis)
Ingredients
Listed in the order provided by the manufacturer.
Duck, duck meal, duck liver, sweet potato, whole chickpeas, duck fat, whole lentils, lentil fiber, whole pears, fish oil, natural duck flavor, whole pumpkin, whole cranberries, choline chloride, salt, taurine, vitamin E supplement, dried kelp, zinc proteinate, mixed tocopherols (preservative), vitamin A acetate, vitamin D3 supplement, niacin, thiamine mononitrate, calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin, folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement, copper proteinate, freeze-dried duck, dried chicory root, turmeric, citric acid (preservative), rosemary extract, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus casei fermentation product.
Guaranteed Analysis
| Crude Protein (min) |
31% |
| Crude Fat (min) |
17% |
| Crude Fiber (max) |
5% |
| Moisture (max) |
12% |
| Dietary Starch (max) |
18% |
| Sugars (max) |
5% |
| DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) (min) |
0.2% |
| EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) (min) |
0.2% |
| Calcium (min) |
1.8% |
| Phosphorus (min) |
1.2% |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids (min) |
2.1% |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids (min) |
0.8% |
| Glucosamine (min) |
500 mg/kg |
| Total Microorganisms (min) |
1 Million CFU/lb |
Calorie Content
Metabolizable Energy: 3405 kcal/kg. kcal per 8 oz cup varies by source: 388 kcal/cup (Petco; Pet Oasis) vs 409 kcal/cup (Pet Spawt).
Feeding Guidance
Life Stage: All Life Stages – except for growth of large breed dogs (70 lbs or more as an adult)
Feeding needs vary with age, activity, and environment. Start with the feeding guidelines on the bag, monitor your dog’s weight and body condition, and adjust portions as needed. Provide fresh water at all times.