Proactive Health High Protein Chicken & Beef
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.
Better price than 89% of similar foods
Getting great nutrition without overspending is a win. This food delivers solid quality for less than most of its peers.
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)
Nutrition
Compared to 1183 similar dog dry foods
Ingredients
Compared to 1183 similar dog dry foods
Full Ingredient List
Chicken, Chicken By-Product Meal (Source Of Glucosamine And Chondroitin Sulfate), Ground Whole Grain Corn, Ground Whole Grain Sorghum, Chicken Meal, Brewers Rice, Beef, Chicken Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Natural Flavors, Dried Egg Product, Brewers Dried Yeast, Whole Flaxseed, Potassium Chloride, Caramel Color, Peas, Choline Chloride, Fructooligosaccharides, Dl-Methionine, L-Lysine Hydrochloride, Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), Citric Acid (Preservative), Carrots, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate [Vitamin C], D-Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate [Vitamin B1], Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin Supplement, 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), 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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