ACANAGrain Free Dry Dog Food Red Meat Recipe 25lb Bag

I have a dog with horrible allergies. This food is perfect! Limited ingredients, and all the dogs love it.

It's not cheap, and I'm not rich. But... No grains!? Yes please!! That was the idea.[tldr; scroll to bottom]My biggest fear buying this for the first time was that I'd spend $100 on a big bag of dog food and he doesn't like it. So we decided to get the 4.5lb Red Meat Recipe. Despite the catharsis of the lowered cost, I'm still afraid that I'm buying a worthless bag of food because typically he's a chicken addict and of course his meat is usually raw/undercooked non-processed meat. Will he really be willing to stoop down depths of a common barn animal and eat this "meal in a bag?" Is he just too posh a pup for such vile fake meat!? Did I spoil my dog?! (That's rhetorical btw)What brought me here:Muh doggo [a 2 yo, 45lb, 1/2 Rough Collie, 1/2 Bernese Mountain Dog] was getting a bit grainy in the coat. That fur used to feel like silk (think a coat like Lassie). I was also noticing some early signs of inflammation and an itty bit of bad breath. Typically, he eats whatever I'm eating (but maybe 10-15% of the amount I eat). Apparently, humans are designed to eat more carbs than dogs (like a lot more). In fact, dogs don't really need much in the way of carbs at all I learned. Upon educating myself on the level of fat and protein necessary for him to live as long as possible (my #1 goal on earth). I went looking for a dog food with 'no carbs.' This has vegetables, but you know what? He doesn't like vegetables. So, that's perfect.(Side Note: Before the food arrived I started buffing the fat in his diet as much as possible and in just a couple days his coat sheen came back.)The Results of the Taste Test?This dog, who only eats table food (and cat food if he's feelin frisky), will not stop eating this ACANA food. As much as I give him, he'll eat. I haven't found the upper limit. So yea... I have to hide it so I can keep his portion size right or he'll get fat as a house eating me out of house and home! I couldn't be happier. He loves, loves, loves it and it's got all the stuff in it I was neglecting to give him sufficient quantities of. Giving a sufficient amount of fat and protein to our doggie frenz is super critical for their health and happiness. Bonus points if you can't get him to stop eating it. Thanks to the manufacturer for making it!Verdict: Expensive (Like all high quality things). But SO worth it.[Pro tip: The cost is mitigated via the portion control, serving size recommendations are on the bag]

Both of my shepherds are allergic to chicken and turkeyThis food is perfect for them!Not only does it not have turkey or chicken, it has all the nutrients my babies need. There coat is brighter and both have more energyBefore this food I had them on “Taste of the Wild Salmon”. They both enjoy the beef better

I switched my chihuahua-mix to ACANA Grain Free Dry Dog Food, Freshwater Fish Dog Food Recipe last summer because her skin was dry, flaky, itchy, and she was licking her paws a lot. Her vet said to switch her to a grain-free fish based food in case of food allergies and also increase her fish-based fatty acid oil intake. My dog LOVES this food and her skin has improved so much. Her coat is nice and shiny and her skin is no longer flaky. Her fur is shiny and sleek now and people always comment on how soft she is.Full disclosure, around the same time that I changed my dog to this food, I also started giving my dog weekly baths with Davis Sulfur Benz Shampoo for Pets, 12 oz. I buy both the Acana and the shampoo from Amazon. I must note that previously, I had wasted money on other foods and a bunch of other prescription dog shampoos and wipes, and NOTHING else had helped.

I really prefer to feed raw but not only is it expensive to feed raw, it's time consuming and just plain difficult to manage at times (especially when camping). This is one of the best dry dog foods available for the cost. I currently have a 5 year old pug and a 1.5 year old blue heeler on this food. They both have nice coats, healthy weight , they are fed 2x a day the within the recommended amount for their weight.This food is only 60% actual animal protein if it were around 85%, I would rate it a 5. My dogs prefer the beef over fish one with 70% animal protein, they will eat fish great the first meal or 2 but after that they aren't impressed. I try to avoid feeding my dogs unhealthy inflammatory oils like canola--read the ingredients, most dry dog foods contain inflammatory oils.My other pug is a 10 year old, he's eats Orijen Senior which is also owned by the same company. Orijen is the only other brand with a grain free option within my budget though it does contain better ingredients, Acana doesn't offer a senior grain free option. Acana also doesn't offer a grain free small breed option.

We have two German Shepherds that have real "wolf" like instincts when it comes to food, meaning they can go without eating for a couple days at a time etc. if the food does not suit their fancy. This is the only food that they consistently eat when placed in front of them. Yes, it is pricey but in the long run like the saying goes you get what you pay for. I have no doubt this is high quality food. This fish type has a strong fish odor to it, so you know its the real deal and made with real fish. Would not hesitate to recommend this product.

Dogs love it especially little extra bits.Younger dog toys to gobble all those up.

Buy the product way in advance, it took longer than I expected. It was delayed by 1 day, I had to find something else to feed my dogOther than that price was perfect 💖