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10/24/2012 12:34 AM  

I feed Leos Acana. Currently grasslands but I do alternate it between the four grain free Acana Products. According to the info on the website I buy it from (and other sites) it's suitable for dogs of all breeds and ages but i'm also readin conflicting information that it's an adult dog food.

Anyone know if it's suitable for Kassi?

I have a bag of the current food she's on but plan to gradually change her to Acana. Want to be sure it's OK for her.

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10/24/2012 6:26 AM  
I never used puppy food... I always used an adult or all ages food... I think the reason they say grain free isn't good for puppies is it is either too high or too low in protein, I can't remember which and it's too early in the morning before coffee to look it up, lol!

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10/24/2012 9:37 AM  

Keanmu, congratulations on your new pup Kassi - she's adorable!

I'm no food expert but I found this on this website that I frequent that has info on dog foods & recalls.  They have a bit on there about AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials) and some of the questions were:

How can I tell if a particular dog food is OK for my puppy?

Any dog food that claims to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles for either “growth” or “all life stages” should be fine for your puppy.

Is it OK to feed a puppy a dog food claiming to be suitable for “all life stages”?

AAFCO only recognizes two dog food nutrient profiles

  • Adult maintenance
  • Growth and reproduction

However, manufacturers are permitted to market a dog food as suitable for “all life stages” so long as it meets the more stringent guidelines for “growth and reproduction”.

In other words, any dog food suitable for “all life stages” is also suitable for puppies, too.

I checked the Acana website and they state:

ACANA Grasslands is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages.

So, it looks to me like it would be ok.  I switched Archer & Zoe to the Acana Regionals about 3 months ago and have rotated 3 of the flavors and they absolutely love it and seem to be doing really well on it - Archer tends to have a sensitive stomach but not on the Acana.

http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/frequently-asked-questions/aafco-nutrient-profiles/

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10/24/2012 10:42 AM  
Wow Dlord, thanks for that info, much appreciated.

Kerry
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10/24/2012 12:43 PM  
If you feed an all life stages adult food it is fine for puppies and especially if it is a performance food. The puppy food label is marketing that makes the consumers feel better because we are feeding something especially for the new baby. In fact the ingredients are no different than an all life stages food or performance food. I never feed puppy food anymore with my gang. I feed everyone the Purine Pro Plan Performance food and they have done wonderful on it and it is not to expensive and easy to get.

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