Iams Proactive Health Healthy Enjoyment Immune Support Chicken & Salmon

Proactive Health Healthy Enjoyment Immune Support Chicken & Salmon

Iams

#441 of 558 $0.14/oz

$0.20–$0.40/oz

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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.

Better price than 87% of similar foods

Getting great nutrition without overspending is a win. This food delivers solid quality for less than most of its peers.

Corn Protein Meal

A plant-based protein used to bump up the protein number on the label at a lower... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • Mueller et al. 2016, BMC Veterinary Research (allergen review)
Animal Fat

A generic rendered fat where the animal source isn't identified. Named fats like... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • FDA/CVM pentobarbital surveys 1998-2000
  • AAFCO Official Publication (rendered fat definitions)
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)
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 606 similar cat dry foods

Protein (dry-matter) 35.6%

Protein (dry-matter)

Protein content after removing water, so wet and dry foods can be compared fairly.

Top 66%
Fat (dry-matter) 16.7%

Fat (dry-matter)

Fat content after removing water. Important for energy and nutrient absorption.

Top 53%
Fiber (dry-matter) 3.3%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

Top 83%
Moisture 10

Moisture

Water content. Higher moisture helps with hydration, especially for cats.

Top 43%
Nutrient Transparency 1.0%

Nutrient Transparency

How many nutrients the brand reports beyond the basic required minimums.

Top 78%

Ingredients

Compared to 606 similar cat dry foods

Named Protein Sources 1

Named Protein Sources

How many of the top 5 ingredients are identifiable, single-species proteins like chicken or salmon.

Top 78%
Primary Protein Quality 4

Primary Protein Quality

Quality of the first protein listed. Whole meat ranks higher than meals or by-products.

Top 33%
Low Filler Content 3

Low Filler Content

Corn, wheat, and soy in the top ingredients. Fewer fillers is better.

Bottom 96%
Ingredient Simplicity 34

Ingredient Simplicity

Total number of ingredients. Simpler recipes can be easier to digest.

Bottom 52%
Omega-3 Source 2

Omega-3 Source

Whether the omega-3 comes from fish oil (delivers EPA/DHA directly) or just flaxseed (plant ALA, which pets convert very poorly).

Top 27%
Label Transparency 0

Label Transparency

Whether the same ingredient is listed in multiple forms (like pea protein + pea fiber) to make meat appear higher on the label.

Bottom 37%

Full Ingredient List

Chicken, Chicken By-Product Meal, Ground Whole Grain Corn, Corn Grits, Corn Protein Meal, Salmon, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Animal Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Natural Flavors, Wheat Flour, Brewers Rice, Dried Meat By-Products, Sodium Bisulfate, Potassium Chloride, Dried Egg Product, Caramel Color, Calcium Carbonate, Brewers Dried Yeast, Choline Chloride, Dl-Methionine, Fructooligosaccharides, Fish Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Chicken Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Taurine, Vitamin E Supplement, Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), Citric Acid (Preservative), Minerals (Zinc Oxide, Manganese Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Potassium Iodide), Salt, Vitamins (Niacin Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, Vitamin A Supplement, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Thiamine Mononitrate [Vitamin B1], Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride [Vitamin B6], Riboflavin Supplement [Vitamin B2], Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Vegetable Oil, L-Carnitine, Dried Cheese, Rosemary Extract

Calories

3791 kcal/kg Energy density
381 kcal/cup Per serving

⚕ 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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