New Acana Singles (Grain Free)

[Th0r]

For those of you that don't know, all Acana Singles are now grain free. They eliminated the steel-cut oats out of the Duck & Bartlett Pear and Lamb & Okanagan Apple. Plus they have introduced Pork & Butternut Squash to the lineup as well.
I have fed Thor the old Duck recipe and he liked it. My last 3 bags were the new Duck and he loves it.
I picked up the lamb to try out today and he seems to like it as well. Started eating it out of the bin while I was dumping it in.
The Lamb and Pork are higher on the calcium rating so probably not recommended for puppies.

The bags themselves are smaller from 28.6lbs to 25lbs but the price has been reduced as well.

 

[musicdeb]

Thanks for the info!

 

[Th0r]

Thanks for the info!

Np Deb. How's Titan liking Pacifica?

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[musicdeb]

He loves the Pacifica but didn't care for the Ranchlands.

 

[Th0r]

He loves the Pacifica but didn't care for the Ranchlands.

Good to know. Thor didn't care for the Grasslands. Haven't tried Ranchlands yet.

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[musicdeb]

I believe Grasslands has chicken so I didn't order it for Titan since he's allergic to chicken and grains in dog food.

 

[Th0r]

No chicken in Grasslands. Lamb, duck, and fish.

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[musicdeb]

Cool, I'll have to try that one. For some reason, I thought it had some chicken in it. Thanks for checking!

 

[Rudy]

Thor - I was just having a similar discussion with Musicdeb on another thread which I started as I was concerned about my CC's (puppy) food and was happy to discover the singles but yes after seeing the calcium in the lamb and pork it looks like the duck and grasslands will be my best bet. Can one mix lets say a small bag of duck single along with a grassland bag? Or should you switch up your proteins separately once a bag is done?

How long do you have to be concerned about the CC pups calcium phosphorus levels?

Thank you both!

 

[Th0r]

The singles are normally for dogs who are more sensitive to multiple sources of protein. But in general based on the Duck and Lamb, I find that Thor prefers them. Probably cause of the taste/smell. Pacifica is his favourite Regionals and Wild Prairie his second. He wasn't too keen on Grasslands though.
You can mix the Regionals to Singles if you want and I have done it. My Cockapoo will pick out her favourite flavour and leave the rest in the bowl and the ground.
But it all depends on whether your pup can handle the multiple sources of protein well!

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[Th0r]

Also if you notice, duck and chicken have lower calcium and phosphorus and higher glucosamine and chondroitin which is good for joints.

I think a good time to relax the calcium level is once they reach their peak height or 1 year old. But I'll defer to the more experienced people on that. The Lamb is higher on the calcium level but I wanted to try out one bag first. Will rotate back to Duck after.

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[Rudy]

Also if you notice, duck and chicken have lower calcium and phosphorus and higher glucosamine and chondroitin which is good for joints.

I think a good time to relax the calcium level is once they reach their peak height or 1 year old. But I'll defer to the more experienced people on that. The Lamb is higher on the calcium level but I wanted to try out one bag first. Will rotate back to Duck after.

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Thanks, yup I am going to try the duck, I think are boy is sensitive to chicken. And I will try for sure the Pacifico.

 

[Rudy]

I am thinking now I should have bought the Duck Acana singles vs. Pacifica, as the protein is lower in the Duck, closer to what it recommended as the highest fat level (27%). Pacifica is 33%, and I was told too high protein can cause fast growth? Ugh why do I read so much.

 

[musicdeb]

You only need to worry about protein if there are kidney issues with the pup. Does your pup have kidney issues?

Dog Food FAQs: Protein

Can I feed my dog too much protein?
If your dog eats too much protein, some will be excreted in the urine and the rest will be used as calories or converted to fat - causing your dog no harm. However, if your dog has a kidney problem, high protein diets are not recommended. Most pet food companies slightly exceed the minimum recommended protein requirements to ensure that dogs get adequate protein from their food.

 

[Th0r]

Deb is right. Don't worry about protein. How is your pup taking to the Pacifica?

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[Rudy]

Thank you for your feedback, I am just so sensitive cause I don't want our new boy to get sick. I feel from when he was home until now the diet he was on will have already caused problems down the road due to what the calcium content (was 1.8) and overall it was a basic "puppy food", not large or nor high quality so to speak. I just hope with the change now and in moving forward it will help his growth from here on out, as I know I can't turn back time. Is the first 5 months that crucial in bone development? I guess the past is done and I can only make wiser choices now, it's just scary.

That being said now that he is 5 months and 60-65 pounds what would you suggest I feed him per day? Are there suggested calories per day for his age. His father is approx 135-140 and mother 110-120.

Another concern is that I have is I exercise him too much and that is with his play with other dogs, I am thinking I have allowed for too much being I have him in a doggy daycare for approx 15-20 days a month (maybe I should hold back on how often), I do it for socialization.

I am sorry for being such a basket case, I have just read so much and so many articles, I have to walk away from this computer.

 

[musicdeb]

Feed him what the guidelines recommend and adjust accordingly to body condition of the pup.



I would not worry too much about the past exercise regiment, just do your best to avoid the excessive running, jumping, playing and navigating stairs from this point forward. Doggy daycare is excellent for socialization. Other socialization events are walking at the park around people and other dogs, going to pet stores, attending outdoor activities with people and dogs, etc.

 

[Rudy]

Ok me again, now Rudy has puked. It this a typical reaction from switching foods? I thought it would show in his stool if disagreed with him?
I lessened his old food and earlier today he swallowed the end of his bully stick. Luckily he puked bit the puke happened hours later?

 

[Th0r]

They can puke if they drink too fast or too much too!

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[musicdeb]

Ok me again, now Rudy has puked. It this a typical reaction from switching foods? I thought it would show in his stool if disagreed with him?
I lessened his old food and earlier today he swallowed the end of his bully stick. Luckily he puked bit the puke happened hours later?

I'm sorry to hear this. Did he vomit right after eating the food? Did he vomit after drinking water? He probably vomited due to the bully stick. What did the vomit look like?