Freeze-Dried Patties Free-Run Turkey Recipe Dog Food
Verified Aug 22, 2026
A very high-protein, high-fat freeze-dried dog food made primarily from turkey with ground bone, turkey giblets, and whole herring. It’s a complete and balanced diet for dogs of all ages, including large-breed puppies, with a small amount of pumpkin, squash, carrots, and fruit for fiber and micronutrients. The patties can work well as a full diet or as a high-value topper for dogs that enjoy a raw-style food without the mess.
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Strong Choice
This is a meat-heavy, low-carbohydrate freeze-dried food designed to mimic a raw diet while still being nutritionally balanced. With turkey and whole herring as key ingredients and very little starch, it’s well suited to healthy dogs who do well on rich, high-protein, high-fat diets. Because it meets AAFCO profiles for all life stages including large-breed growth, it can be used for puppies and adults when fed according to directions.
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At a Glance
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Strengths
- Turkey, organ meats, and whole herring provide concentrated, biologically rich protein sources.
- Very low starch and sugar levels, which can be helpful for dogs that do better on low-carbohydrate diets.
- Includes omega-3s from fish plus added EPA and DHA, which support skin, coat, and overall health.
- Formulated to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles for all life stages, including large-breed puppies, so it can be used long term.
Considerations
- This food is quite high in fat, so it may not be ideal for dogs with pancreatitis or those needing a lower-fat diet.
- Contains turkey and fish, so it would not suit dogs with known poultry or fish allergies.
- Freeze-dried foods are energy-dense, so portions are small; measuring carefully is important to avoid unwanted weight gain.
- The inclusion of ground bone makes calcium high by design, so it should not be mixed heavily with additional homemade foods without guidance.
Full Ingredient List
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Top 5 Ingredients Explained
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Turkey with Ground Bone
Turkey with ground bone is used in pet food as a combined animal protein and mineral source, providing meat-based essential amino acids along with concentrated calcium and phosphorus from the bone. It can be a nutritious choice for dogs and cats when properly balanced, but high bone content raises ash and mineral levels so formulations must be monitored to avoid calcium/phosphorus imbalances or digestive issues, and sourcing/processing should control microbial risk and allergen considerations.
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Turkey Giblet
Turkey giblets (commonly hearts, livers, gizzards and sometimes neck) are used in pet foods as a flavorful animal protein source and palatability enhancer, supplying concentrated protein, B vitamins (notably B12), iron, zinc and other trace minerals. They are nutrient-dense for both dogs and cats but should be included in balanced amounts because liver is very high in vitamin A and can cause hypervitaminosis if overused, may trigger poultry allergies in sensitive animals, and must be properly processed to minimize bacterial contamination.
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Turkey Liver
Turkey liver is an organ meat commonly used in dog and cat foods as a protein-rich, palatability-enhancing ingredient and a concentrated source of vitamins and minerals—particularly vitamin A, B vitamins (including B12), iron, and copper. It offers nutritional benefits for metabolism and skin/coat health but should be included in moderation within a balanced diet to avoid vitamin A excess and high purine intake, and must be properly handled or cooked to reduce foodborne risks.
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Turkey Heart
Turkey heart is an organ meat commonly used in pet foods as a high-quality protein and palatability ingredient that also provides essential amino acids (including taurine), B vitamins, iron, zinc and other trace minerals. It can be especially beneficial for cats because of its taurine content and for dogs as a nutrient-dense protein source, but should be included in balanced amounts (not as the sole diet component) and handled/processed properly to avoid pathogens or intolerance in sensitive pets.
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Turkey Gizzard
Turkey gizzard is a nutrient-dense organ muscle commonly used in pet foods and treats as a high-quality animal protein source that adds meaty flavor and firm texture. It supplies protein, B vitamins (notably B12 and niacin), iron and other trace minerals and some taurine beneficial for dogs and cats, but should be properly processed/cooked to avoid pathogens and fed as part of a balanced diet since organ-rich ingredients can concentrate certain nutrients and may need moderation for pets with specific health conditions.
Nutritional Breakdown
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Product Details & Brand
Product Specs
AAFCO Nutritional Adequacy
What is AAFCO
Association of American Feed Control Officials. It sets the nutritional
adequacy standards US pet foods are measured against.
What is AAFCO
Association of American Feed Control Officials. It sets the nutritional adequacy standards US pet foods are measured against.Brand
ACANA offers high-protein dog and cat foods made from fresh regional ingredients. The brand focuses on biologically appropriate nutrition with recipes inspired by nature, often containing various ratios of meat, fish, and poultry along with fruits and vegetables. Positioned as a premium choice, ACANA targets pet owners seeking high-quality, grain-free or limited-ingredient diets.
Manufacturer
Champion Petfoods maintains full control over its manufacturing through its own award-winning kitchens — NorthStar in Alberta, Canada, and DogStar in Kentucky, USA. The company implements strict quality control, adheres to HACCP and FDA manufacturing standards, and monitors safety through both internal testing and third-party audits.
Manufacturing details are compiled from public sources and not independently verified; they may not reflect contract manufacturing or co-packing.
Recall History
No recall is listed for Acana Freeze-Dried Patties Free-Run Turkey Recipe Dog Food.
Source: FDA animal food recall listings back to January 2019 · Checked daily, last on Aug 31, 2026
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