Proactive Health Adult Healthy Weight Control with Real Chicken
Iams
Under $0.20/oz
At a Glance
Real whole meat as the first protein ingredient
When whole meat tops the ingredient list, it means protein is the star of the recipe, not an afterthought.
Simpler ingredient list than 81% of peers
A shorter ingredient list often means a more straightforward recipe. It's also easier to spot anything your pet might be sensitive to.
Soy Protein
Soy is one of the more common food allergens in dogs and contains phytoestrogens... See full analysis in the app.
Sources
- White et al. 2004, Am J Veterinary Research (T4 increase in cats on soy)
- Redmon et al. 2016, Xenobiotica (cats bottom 3 of 13 species for clearance)
- Court & Freeman 2002, Am J Veterinary Research (soy in 57% of cat foods)
- van Hoek et al. 2015, J Feline Medicine and Surgery (critical review)
- Mueller et al. 2016, BMC Veterinary Research (canine allergen prevalence)
Caramel Color
A cosmetic dye. Your pet doesn't care what color their food is. Some types of ca... See full analysis in the app.
Sources
- NTP TR-535 2007 (4-MEI carcinogenicity in mice)
- IARC Monographs Vol. 101 (Group 2B, 4-MEI)
- California Proposition 65 (4-MEI listed 2011)
- EU Commission 2023 (E150b/c/d banned in pet food, phase-out by July 2025)
No marine omega-3 source
This food lists a plant-based omega-3 source (like flaxseed) but no marine sourc... See full analysis in the app.
Sources
- Bauer 2011, JAVMA (omega-3 fatty acid therapy in dogs)
- Kaur et al. 2023, PMC (fish oil vs flaxseed in dogs)
Protein source: Chicken
Chicken is listed first, but fresh meat is about 70% water. After cooking/extrus... See full analysis in the app.
Nutrition
Compared to 1183 similar dog dry foods
Ingredients
Compared to 1183 similar dog dry foods
Full Ingredient List
Chicken, Ground Barley, Ground Whole Grain Corn, Ground Whole Grain Sorghum, Chicken By-Product Meal, Soybean Meal, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Natural Flavor, Potassium Chloride, Flaxseed, Dicalcium Phosphate, Caramel Color, Salt, DL-Methionine, Carrots, Calcium Carbonate, Choline Chloride, Fructooligosaccharides, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Ascorbic Acid, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Potassium Iodide, Manganous Oxide), Mixed Tocopherols (preservative), Citric Acid (preservative), L-Carnitine, Rosemary Extract
Calories
⚕ Manufacturer Quality
Iams meets WSAVA Global Nutrition Committee guidelines: full-time veterinary nutritionist on staff, own manufacturing, AAFCO feeding trials, and published research.
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