Iams Proactive Health Long Hair Care with Real Chicken & Salmon

Proactive Health Long Hair Care with Real Chicken & Salmon

Iams

#319 of 558 $0.22/oz

$0.20–$0.40/oz

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At a Glance

Higher protein than 77% of similar foods ▾

Protein is the building block of strong muscles, healthy organs, and a shiny coat. This food packs more of it than most in its category.

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.

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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)
Powdered Cellulose ▾

Purified plant fiber, essentially wood pulp. Not digestible, but that's the poin... See full analysis in the app.

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) 43.3%

Protein (dry-matter)

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

 Top 23%
Fat (dry-matter) 17.8%

Fat (dry-matter)

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

 Top 40%
Fiber (dry-matter) 7.8%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

 Top 11%
Moisture 10

Moisture

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

 Top 43%
Taurine (dry-matter) 0.2%

Taurine (dry-matter)

An amino acid vital for heart and eye health, especially in cats.

 Top 60%
Nutrient Transparency 3.0%

Nutrient Transparency

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

 Top 48%

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 26

Ingredient Simplicity

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

 Bottom 27%
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, Corn Protein Meal, Corn Grits, Ground Whole Grain Corn, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Powdered Cellulose, Salmon, Brewers Dried Yeast, Sodium Bisulfate, Natural Flavor, Fish Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Caramel Color, Potassium Chloride, Dried Egg Product, Choline Chloride, Fructooligosaccharide, Salt, Calcium Carbonate, Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), Citric Acid (Preservative), Taurine, Minerals (Zinc Oxide, Manganese Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Potassium Iodide), Vitamins (Niacin Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate [Vitamin B1], Pyridoxine Hydrochloride [Vitamin B6], Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement [Vitamin B2], Folic Acid), Vitamin E Supplement, Rosemary Extract

Calories

3489 kcal/kg Energy density
355 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.

Where to Buy

Chewy $20.88

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