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The Acana freeze-dried duck pieces are a complete raw food in freeze-dried form, pre-cut into ready-to-serve bites. 90% animal-derived ingredients : duck with ground bone, turkey with ground bone, chicken and turkey organs, plus whole herring and turkey bone broth. Freeze-dried to preserve the nutrients of raw ingredients. Formulated AAFCO all life stages including the growth of large-breed dogsIdeal bite-sized format for high-value rewards or a quick topper. 227 g bag.
❄️ Ready-to-serve bites: multi-poultry + organ meats, highest protein profile
Same recipe as Acana freeze-dried duck patties, in a pre-cut pieces. 90% animal, multi-poultry (duck + turkey + chicken offal), grain-free, AAFCO all life stages including large breed. 3 950 kcal/kg.
| Criterion | Pieces 227g | Galettes 397g |
|---|---|---|
| Format | Ready bites | Biscuits to crumble |
| Primary use | Reward, snack, quick topper | Substantial topper, travel meal |
| Bag format | More compact | More economical per kg |
Ready-to-use bite-sized pieces: ideal for training sessions. More effective than a regular treat for working on difficult behaviors: recall, anti-runaway, veterinary handling.
A handful of pieces directly on the kibble ration to boost nutritional value and palatability.
Compact, lightweight format, no refrigeration needed. Can be used as a complete meal in the short term. Rehydrate slightly with lukewarm water to increase hydration.
Why freeze-dried rather than frozen?
The freeze-drying (freeze-drying) consists of freezing the ingredients and then removing the water under vacuum at a very low temperature. Result: it preserves all the nutrients of raw food without a freezer or messy handling. The finished product is stable at room temperature.
Why is this recipe suitable for large-breed puppies?
} AAFCO for all life stages, including growth of dogs that will become >70 lb as adults. This is thanks to controlled calcium levels suited to these puppies' bone growth, which must avoid growing too quickly.
| Source | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Protein | 41 % (the highest) |
| Fatty substances | 49 % |
| Carbohydrates | 10 % |
| Metabolizable energy | 3 950 kcal/kg |
Duck with ground bone, turkey with ground bone, chicken giblets (liver, heart, gizzard), whole herring, pumpkin, natural fish flavor, turkey giblets (liver, heart, gizzard), calcium carbonate, turkey bone broth, organic butternut squash, organic carrots, organic pears, dried chicory root, turmeric, dried kelp, mixed tocopherols (preservative), vitamins (vitamin E supplement, niacin, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement), minerals (zinc proteinate, copper proteinate), citric acid (preservative), rosemary extract.
1 to 3 pieces per repetition of rewarded behavior. For a 15-20 minute session, allow 10 to 20 pieces. Adjust the usual daily ration accordingly to compensate.
A handful on top of the usual kibble ration. Adjust the amount of kibble to avoid weight gain.
Around 5 to 7 pieces per kg of the dog's weight per day, divided into 2 meals. Rehydrate slightly.
Storage: at room temperature in the resealed bag. Once opened, consume within 4 to 6 weeks.
Same ingredients, same process, same quality. The format changes: the pieces are pre-cut into ready-to-serve bites, perfect for rewards or quick toppers. The galettes that can be crumbled by hand, more practical for substantial toppers.
Not recommended. Although duck and turkey are the star proteins, the recipe contains Chicken giblets. For a dog strictly allergic to chicken, consider the recipe instead beef (single-protein red meat).
Yes, it’s one of the 3 AAFCO-formulated recipes (along with turkey and chicken) for all life stages, including the growth of large-breed dogs.
The freeze-dried Acana duck pieces are our choice for dogs that enjoy a variety of poultry, or for large-breed puppies during their growth period.
Any questions? Contact the Sherbrooke Canin team — we love to help!
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