Acana dry food for cats and small kittens

Acana cat food is produced by Canadian company Champion Petfoods. We wrote about the features of production organization (“turnkey”) and the history of this company here. On our website you can reveal the composition and description of any Akana food for cats; we try to monitor the lines and updates of diets on the manufacturer’s website and make amendments in a timely manner. In Russian, the official website of Acana food for cats and dogs is acana.ru, the website of the Canadian manufacturer (in English) is championpetfoods.com.

Manufacturer information

Acana is a company that produces luxury cat food. The products are created in the small town of Marineville (Canada) by Champion PetFoods.

The history of the brand begins in 1975. A Canadian farmer named Muhlenfeld and his family owned a small pet store that sold mainly veterinary drugs. Gradually, the family began making food for cats and dogs at home. The products became in demand among the residents of the town, and Muhlenfeld decided to open a feed production. The man approached one of the leading companies producing cat food with his findings, but the management ignored his proposal.

At the same time, the residents of Marineville still bought food from natural raw materials well. This convinced Muhlenfeld that his thoughts were right to open his own industrial production. Despite the need for large investments, the family gradually managed to start producing food.

The company operates in Canada and is increasingly gaining momentum. Today, Champion PetFoods is considered one of the most progressive.

Acana food for cats

Akana is a company that offers Russians elite food for cats and dogs. Acana and Orijen are two types of food from this company. The products are manufactured in the provincial town of Morinville (Alberta, Canada). The facility where these foods are manufactured is called Champion PetFoods.

The founders of a large industrial complex are Muhlenfeld and his relatives

The history of Acana food began in 1975. A farmer named Reinhard Mühlenfeld and his family owned a small pet store. The main products were veterinary drugs, but the Mühlenfeld family had some ambitions. So they began preparing food for dogs and cats at home. The product went so well that the head of the family wanted to open a real production facility. Reinhard turned with his recipes to one of the well-known companies producing such products, but the management of the enterprise ignored the man’s desire. The investments then seemed huge, and the profits were very small.

In a small store, residents of the town were still good at sorting out food from fresh raw materials. So Muhlenfeld convinced the family that no matter how difficult it was for them, they needed to open their own industrial production. The company was founded in Mühlenfeld’s homeland, is operating and gaining momentum. Currently, most American breeders and feed evaluation committees recognize Champion PetFoods as one of the most progressive.

The manufacturer indicates that the food contains only natural products. If it is venison, then the deer certainly grew on a Canadian neighbor's farm, if it is apples, then they certainly grew in the garden on the next street, etc. Using only fresh products from reputable farmers is the basis of the company's policy. Nutritionists who develop and study the recipe for these foods do not allow the presence of harmful components in the composition. The principle of the recipes is food similar to natural food (meat, herbs, etc.).

The mission of the food manufacturer Acana contributed to the fact that this albeit expensive food reached 50 countries around the world without advertising.

Feed class and composition

Many cat owners are confident that the Acana food class is Premium. But the company’s official website classifies its products as holistic, a new class of food. In other words, such a product includes only natural ingredients:

• meat (beef, veal, lamb, rabbit);
• poultry meat;
• sea ​​and freshwater fish;
• offal;
• vegetables are sources of fiber and carbohydrates;
• fruits and berries (help normalize the acidity of urine, reduce the risk of developing genitourinary diseases);
• seaweed (has a beneficial effect on digestion);
• medicinal herbs (promote the removal of bile, give the pet vigor).

Acana dry food is considered hypoallergenic and causes virtually no reactions in cats. Moreover, the components in the product help remove toxins from the animal’s intestines, reduce the pH of urine, and also improve digestion, since the food contains phytocomponents. The product is well absorbed and helps keep your pet's coat and skin in perfect condition.

Features of Acana food for cats

All Akana food formulas reflect the policy and philosophy of producing food based on the principles of the diet of an animal in the wild, to which it is adapted by evolution. That's why Acana contains 75% meat and fish, most of which is raw or fresh from local farms and fisheries. The food also contains internal organs and dried cartilage, which determines the WholePrey ratio (English: “whole prey”), because in the wild a cat often eats its prey whole.

The remaining 25% of the feed composition is represented by low-glycemic fruit and vegetable additives - such components do not cause a sharp increase in the level of glucose in the animal’s blood and do not provoke a condition called “insulin swing”. Acana feeds cats well and maintains optimal energy levels.

All foods of this brand are grain-free; they do not contain potatoes, tapioca, artificial additives or GMO components.

Product range

The basic range of the Acana brand consists of three types of dry food:

• Grasslands.
• Pacifica.
• Wild Prairie.

On a note. The Asana company produces exclusively dry food for cats.

Many owners are interested in the question of whether Acana brand products are suitable for castrated and sterilized cats.

Veterinarian's opinion. Absolutely all Acana foods are low-carbohydrate, and therefore are a good prevention of obesity, which is often found in castrated and sterilized cats. For this reason, any of the types of food can be used to feed animals that are deprived of the opportunity to give birth.

The owner can only choose any formula, based on the tastes of his pet.

Compound

Types of meat and offal in Acana feed:

• duck: fillet, kidneys, liver, heart;
• meat and fat, raw tripe, dried lamb cartilage;
• turkey meat, giblets;
• chicken meat, offal, fat.

Beef is not used for one simple reason: it is difficult for a cat's stomach to digest.

The plant components are as follows:

• turmeric seasoning (stimulates the secretion of bile, which is important for the cat to digest what it eats);
• marshmallow root (enveloping and anti-inflammatory effect);
• milk thistle (prevention of liver diseases);
• dried blueberries (for visual acuity);
• lavender (its aroma attracts cats);
• turnip root (contains a large amount of fiber);
• cranberry (prevention of urolithiasis);
• seaweed (contains a lot of magnesium, zinc, selenium, manganese, iodine);
• pumpkin (improves digestion);
• alfalfa (contains iron, protein, magnesium);
• legumes (green and yellow peas, green and red lentils, beans, chickpeas);
• spinach, kale, pears, apples;
• eggs.

A quarter of the composition is fruits, vegetables and herbal supplements. As we can see, the balance of fats, proteins, taurine, calcium and other important substances is maintained.

Treats for cats

Acana also produces Origin brand products. This series offers special high-calorie treats for cats. There are 5 flavor compositions in total: Original, Wild Boar Cat treats Romney, Lamb, Fd Six Fish, Tundra.

The treats are sold in small 35 g packages because the contents of the bags are high in calories and nutrition. The treat is added to the animal’s main diet in small portions - no more than 10% of the total daily food intake.

Many consumers consider the Origin brand to be a kind of offshoot of Acana food. However, in reality this is not entirely true. In the vastness of Russia, the Canadian enterprise Champion PetFoods is represented by Acana, which offers both products. But, in fact, these are different foods, although they are made by the same manufacturer. Origin for cats is available in several types of food:

• Cat & Kitten
• Fit & Trim
• Six Fish
• Tundra

The main difference between Origin and Acana itself is the composition of both products. The Origin line includes more carbohydrates, proteins and fresh meat.

Veterinarian advice. Many owners, comparing both products, come to the conclusion that Origin is better. However, making a choice between products from the same manufacturer is impractical. The lifestyle of each specific cat is different (different appetite, activity, etc.). Some animals need more fresh meat, others prefer the smell and taste of fish, and some even like fattier foods. Therefore, you should choose food for your pet taking into account its taste needs.

Feeding standards for kittens, castrated cats and pregnant cats

Since the Acana brand does not produce wet food, but only dry food, feeding such a product requires strict dosage. You should also take into account the individual characteristics of the cat.

The diet of adults includes breakfast and dinner.

Table “Dosage of Acana food for animals of different weights”

Pregnant cats need to add 1⁄4 of food to the daily dose.

For neutered cats, the daily food intake should be slightly less than that indicated in the table. After all, spayed and neutered cats gain weight faster.

Kittens under 4 months of age are given 60 g per kilogram of weight daily. Number of meals - 3-4. For babies up to one year old, Acana kitten food is given at the rate of 30 g per kilogram of weight. From the age of one year, kittens are fed according to adult dosages.

Rules for feeding cats

According to veterinarians' recommendations, it is best to feed furry pets in the morning, afternoon and evening. In order for the food taken by the cat to be digested normally, the feeding period needs to be calculated from 8 to 12 hours.

The owner chooses the portions, matching the quantity with the weight of the animal. Overfeeding your pet is unacceptable; you must monitor its physical fitness, and if signs of obesity are detected, limit the portions of food.

There should be drinking water next to the food. It is important to ensure your cat is drinking enough water every day, especially in hot weather and when the cat is unwell. The water must be clean and fresh and changed daily.

An important advantage of Akana food is its hypoallergenicity.

Acana contains a probiotic, freeze-dried bacteria to stabilize and regenerate the microflora of the stomach and intestines.

Budget alternatives to Acana food

On the one hand, there is nothing reprehensible in the owner’s desire to choose cheaper food, because Acana is not the cheapest delicacy. However, you should not choose analogues of this food from economy-class products - there are obvious differences in quality. And even if the owner is satisfied with the composition of cheap food, it is unknown how the cat’s body will accept such a replacement.

When choosing a budget alternative to Acana food, it is useful to familiarize yourself with the food rating:

Advantages and disadvantages

Some features of Canadian products will help the owner make the final choice in favor of Acana or other cat food.

Advantages:

• The main source of proteins is offal and high-quality meat.
• No allergens (corn, wheat).
• The food is enriched with useful microelements. Thus, the owner will not have to buy additional vitamin and mineral complexes.
• Wide selection - you can find products for small and large breeds of cats.
• The food is made exclusively from fresh ingredients.
• Acana products are suitable for a complete pet diet. In other words, food can replace absolutely all food products.
• Does not contain preservatives, dyes or harmful additives.

However, Acana food also has disadvantages:

• high price;
• lack of a line of canned food and wet food.

Advice. Since Acana offers the consumer exclusively dry food, it is very important that the animal consumes a sufficient amount of liquid per day.

How much does it cost and where to buy

Original Acana food can only be purchased in specialized stores. Such products are rarely found in supermarkets and pet stores. The most convenient way to order food is from online stores. The price is determined by the class of the product, as well as all the advantages described above.

The approximate cost on online shopping sites is as follows:

• 340 g – 360 rub.
• 1.8 kg – 1,900 rub.
• 5.4 kg – 3,600 rub.

Acana and Orijen are two lines of cat food from a popular Canadian manufacturer. The latter uses only fresh ingredients of natural origin in the process of creating treats for cats. This approach, by the way, in some cases can play a cruel joke on the owner. After all, some cats, accustomed to artificial ingredients in some foods, may flatly refuse to switch to natural Acana.

Acana range for cats

The Akana cat line is called Regionals - which translated from English means “local”, “regional”. The manufacturer reports that the raw materials for the manufacture of these products are purchased from local, Canadian farms and fisheries, and on its website it details all suppliers. All foods in this line are complete, i.e. Intended for everyday feeding of cats of all breeds and age categories.

Acana feed sold in the Russian Federation differs from feed sold in the USA and Canada in terms of its range. For example, Acana Meadowland and Appalachian Ranch cat food are not sold in Russia. The American food based on fisheries products is called Wild Atlantic, and the one sold in Russia is called Pacifica (they also differ in ingredients).

The difference in the Russian and American Acana assortment can be explained by the fact that the food supplied to Russia is manufactured at the NorthStar factory, Canada, while the American assortment is produced at the DogStar factory, Kentucky, USA, from local ingredients and exclusively for the American market.