Akana dog food (Acana)

Manufacturers of dog food and cats Akana managed to prove that the product can be popular not only due to bright, attractive advertising, but rather because of the excellent composition, quality ingredients and a large number of positive reviews from grateful dog owners and veterinarians. A dog is not just a pet, but a friend, helper and even a family member. It is not surprising that most people are especially careful about the selection of the diet and are interested in various aspects - production features, composition, ratio of ingredients, etc. What is included in Akan dog food, and does it really belong to high-class products?

About the manufacturer

Akana is a trademark of pet rations for the Canadian company Champion Petfoods. The manufacturer indicates that its product has a biological conformity and it contains fresh ingredients from Canada.

The principles of making rations are:

1. Fodder is produced only in one production facility located in Canadian territory. Here rations go through all stages of production and control - from the selection of raw materials to packaging.
2. Only fresh, high-quality products are taken as raw materials. As part of no cheap cereals, frozen foods and other things. Fish, meat and other components are taken from local farms and factories, which ensures their freshness upon delivery.

Champion Petfoods exports its products to more than 5 dozen countries, and its products are in high demand all over the world. Akana rations have many awards, which the brand has accumulated quite a lot over the quarter of a century, and their number continues to increase.

Assortment of rations: Classic, Heritage, Reginal, Single, Reginal

Trademark Akana produced 4 large lines of dog food, each of which is focused on pets of different age, size and health characteristics.

Akana Classic

In the “classic” rations, about half of the components are taken by the meat part. In addition, they are rich in proteins, but there is very little carbohydrate in the feed Classic. Manufacturers instead of cereals include chopped oats, which contain a sufficient amount of useful glucose.

In this line there are 2 rations:

1. Prairie Poultry is suitable for feeding dogs of any breed and age, the main components are poultry meat, fruits and vegetables.
2. Wild Coast is another universal diet, only in it the main part is not meat, but fish, in addition to which fruit and vegetable additives are also included.

Akana Single

This is a series of rations with a hypoallergenic composition, which has a limited set of products. But at the same time, it completely provides the body of the animal with all biological substances and does not irritate the sensitive digestive tract of the animal.

The range includes the following rations:

• Duck & BartlettPear - half of the feed composition - fresh duck meat;
• Lamb & OkanaganApple - lamb meat serves as the basis of the feed, in addition, it contains fruits, vegetables and useful phytocomponents;
• Pork & ButternutSquash - the only source of proteins for this recipe is selective pork.

Akana Reginal

This is a range of feeds that do not contain grains and include a range of high-quality ingredients - meat, vegetables, and fruits. They are low in carbohydrates, but there is an increased amount of protein. The lineup includes the following rations:

• Grasslands - the meat portion is 60% of the feed, the rest is a fruit and vegetable mixture with the addition of useful herbs;
• Pacifica - the basis of the diet - fish fillets (60% of the composition), the rest includes fruits, vegetables and phytocomponents;
• Wild Prairie - feed recipe provides for the presence of fresh meat products (60-75%), eggs, vegetables and fruits.

Akana Heridage

The largest group of feed of this brand, which combines a high content of proteins. Meat makes up 60-75% of meat, the rest is carbohydrates, but obtained from fruit and vegetable products, without the use of cereals.

Owners can choose the most suitable menu for their pet from this line:

• Adult Large Breed - rations intended for feeding dogs belonging to large and giant breeds, the weight of which exceeds 25 kg; the basis of the feed is chicken meat, fish fillets and eggs;
• Adult Small Breed - the components are the same as in the previous diet, however, their ratio takes into account the needs of dogs of smaller breeds whose weight does not exceed 9 kg;
• Cobb Chiken & Greens - suitable for animals of various breeds, the recipe is based on meat - only fresh, previously dehydrated products are taken;
• Ligft & Fit is a high protein feed, designed for obese pets; 65% of the diet - meat components;
• Puppy & Junior - this ration feeds puppies belonging to medium breeds, over 2/3 of the composition - meat and meat part;
• Puppy Small Breed - food suitable for puppies that do not grow more than 9 kg;
• Puppy Large Breed - suitable for “toddlers” of large and giant breeds, the body weight of which in adulthood exceeds 25 kg;
• Senior Dog - the composition of the food is suitable as food for dogs older than 7 years of age; it contains cartilage components and by-products in a suitable proportion;
• Sport & Agility - this menu is recommended for sportsmen and animals who regularly receive high loads. The bird and fish make up 3/4 of the feed, while among the ingredients there are no foods with a high glycemic index — rice, potatoes, and grains.

A feature of all products of the Akana brand is the absence of components in each of them that provoke digestive disorders. These include rye, maize and gluten cereals. They are successfully replaced by fruit and vegetable ingredients collected from local plantations, as well as rice, pre-steamed.

Analysis of the composition: proteins, fats, carbohydrates, additional ingredients

Special requirements are imposed on super-premium animal feeds, and Akana is no exception. But does she answer them 100%? It is worth considering one of the rations that is most popular with dog breeders - Adult Small Breed, a diet designed for adult dogs that weigh no more than 9 kg:

1. The first 5 components: chicken flour, shredded oats, boneless chicken meat, potatoes, peas. Flour is considered a meat concentrate and proteins in it more than in fresh chicken. Oats - a source of vitamins and fiber. Chicken - after processing loses 3/4 of the weight, so its share in the composition is rather small. Thanks to processing, potatoes become easy carbohydrate foods, and peas, in addition to high-quality carbohydrates, include fiber.
2. Secondary ingredients: chicken fat, flounder meat, eggs, alfalfa extract. Experts ambiguously refer to some components. For example, although alfalfa contains a large amount of vegetable protein, it is more commonly associated with feed for livestock. But they do not harm the body of animals, the share of benefits is still in them, and their number is small. But the fish - a source of polyunsaturated fatty acids, but it is quite small in the diet.
3. Dyes are not.
4. Flavors, preservatives, dyes - not listed.
5. Offal - no.

In the feed Akana Adult Small Breed protein is 32%, carbohydrates - a maximum of 30%, fats - 19%, fiber - about 4%. Among the interesting components of this diet, which are at the end of the list of composition, you can find chicory in the form of shredded root. It contains a large amount of inulin - a prebiotic and a source of dietary fiber.

Also in the feed includes a certain amount of selenium yeast, which is considered a natural additive with anti-cancer effect.

Pros and cons of rations of this brand

As it has already been noted more than once, there is not yet the same, ideal feed that could 100% meet the needs of any animal and take into account all the features of the organism. Among the buyers, most are satisfied with the quality, but there are also those whose pets did not get this feed.

Positive aspects of Akana rations:

• as the feed contains a lot of protein, it is a more nutritious food, which means it is consumed more economically;
• granule size depends on which breeds it is intended for;
• variety of tastes;
• with regular use in dogs, the smell from the mouth disappears;
• the package consisting of several layers perfectly protects the product from external influence, and also does not allow the smell to spread;
• balanced composition, rich in protein, makes it possible to reduce the amount of fat in the body of an animal and gain muscle mass;
• Most dogs that feed on Akana are energetic, they are active, cheerful, their coat has a natural shine and does not fall out, this is confirmed by the numerous reviews of the owners;
• There are various feed packaging available, you can choose the one that fits the requirements of this dog owner - the owner of the nursery, for example, German Shepherds g, so that his baby was fed for a long time;
• when feeding with this brand of food, the owner does not need to additionally purchase vitamin supplements - the composition of the diet contains everything necessary.

These are all advantages, but one should not forget about that, although small, group of consumers who are dissatisfied with the product of this brand and did not give it to their four-legged friend. True, some of them can be called subjective. Disadvantages of Akana brand rations:

• pets may be allergic to any component of the feed, if there is an individual intolerance;
• Many owners are saddened by the fact that buying large volumes of food can be quite problematic - pet stores specialize in selling packages of no more than 2 kg, you have to order through online sellers and sometimes wait for a certain time;
• the price of feed is quite high;
• On some veterinary sites, information is constantly slipping that feeds that are high in protein can negatively affect the condition of the animal’s liver.

Nevertheless, despite the disadvantages, Akana won the trust of veterinarians and dog breeders, and it is often recommended for feeding a four-legged friend. In any case, dog owners always have the opportunity to consult with knowledgeable people.

How much do Acana feeds cost?

The cost of feed is different, universal rations are cheaper than specialized ones intended for sick or recovering animals.

Packaging of grainless feed weighing 11.4 kg, on average, will cost 7300 rubles; 6 kg package costs about 4,500 rubles, 2 kg - a little less than 2,000 rubles.

The price of Akana’s package weighing 6 kg for adult small dogs (chicken meat) is 3000-3500 rubles, 2 kg is about 1500 rubles. A similar menu, but with lamb meat, is somewhat more expensive - 6 k costs about 4000 rubles, 2 kg - 1600-1700 rubles.

Reviews

Dog lovers shared their impressions about the feed line of this brand:

Victor: “Thanks to my wife, who adores small, glorious dogs, there are two such pets in our family: a chihuahua and a rather rare West Hayland-terrier. I must say that the latter was a terrible allergy. In our environment, many feed their dogs Akana and are quite satisfied. Therefore, we also decided to go on it. However, only Chihuahua came up, the second dog had to pick up the diet for a long time and persistently, through trial and error. Now our darlings have different diet tables, but the main thing is that they look fresh and cheerful. ”

Elizabeth: “I am satisfied with everything in the stern - composition, it fits my large dog, is quite economical, there is the possibility of buying a big bag ... But with the last item there are lining recently - sellers buy large packages less often no such volumes. Sometimes you have to wait a long time, interrupting with other, more accessible brands. Otherwise, small, expensive packages for a dog weighing 50 kg cannot be enough. ”

Marina: “This is the first food that causes a storm of joy to my little picky, and the cup instantly becomes empty. Considering that earlier we could eat one serving for 2-3 approaches, not really inspired, I think that Akana is the best choice for us. ”

As a result of the analysis of the composition, it can be noted that this diet has a high level of protein components and fat sources, is useful, less allergenic, has a rich taste variety, in comparison with feed from other manufacturers.