Iams Cat Food Review

Company HQ

McLean, Virginia

Parent company

Mars Petcare US

Sourcing and Manufacturing

United States

Type of food

Dry Cat Food, Wet Cat Food, Wet Senior Cat Food, Dry Senior Cat Food

Ratings

57%

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 40%

? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 64%

? We scan the FDA’s database and rate each brand by the number of recalls in its history. Brands with fewer recalls receive higher ratings. Recall History 25%

? By comparing the prices of foods in our database, we determine if a food is above or below market average price. Lower-priced foods receive higher ratings. Price 82%

? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 84%

? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 44%

Where to Buy

Pros

Foods are nutritionally complete and balanced according to AAFCO standards
Affordable
All protein comes from animal sourced ingredients

Cons

Lower than average protein content
The brand has been previously recalled
Products include meat by-products

Brand Overview

Iams is a premium brand that produces pet food for dogs and cats. Their canine product line includes options for different-size dogs and all life stages, as well as breed-specific food for dogs. Iams cat food comes in different formulas for all life stages, as well as for cats with specific needs.

We’ve compared Iams cat food to the other 197 cat food brands in our database.

How Much Does Iams Cat food Cost

Dry Cat Food

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
Price per lb	$1.55	$3.25	-52%
Price per 100 kcal	$0.10	$0.20	-53%
Price per day	$0.06	$0.12	-50%

Wet Cat Food

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
Price per oz	$0.37	$0.43	-14%
Price per 100 kcal	$1.28	$1.76	-27%
Price per day	$0.77	$1.05	-27%

Wet Senior Cat Food

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
Price per oz	$0.38	$0.40	-5%
Price per 100 kcal	$1.40	$1.47	-5%
Price per day	$0.84	$0.88	-5%

Dry Senior Cat Food

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
Price per lb	$1.48	$3.55	-58%
Price per 100 kcal	$0.09	$0.29	-70%
Price per day	$0.05	$0.17	-71%

Iams cat food is priced below the average market price for cat food.

Iams Nutrient Profile comparison

Dry Cat Food

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
Protein	35.97%	38.97%	-8%
Fat	16.39%	16.72%	-2%
Fiber	5.39%	5.07%	6%

Wet Cat Food

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
Protein	45.87%	52.80%	-13%
Fat	21.62%	17.70%	22%
Fiber	4.88%	6.35%	-23%

Wet Senior Cat Food

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
Protein	50.00%	44.13%	13%
Fat	21.05%	19.32%	9%
Fiber	5.26%	9.44%	-44%

Dry Senior Cat Food

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
Protein	37.78%	35.48%	6%
Fat	18.89%	16.14%	17%
Fiber	3.33%	6.39%	-48%

All of Iams cat food recipes meets AAFCO's minimum requirements.

Recall History

The following list (if present) shows all cat food recalls related to Iams Cat Food Review since 2009. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.

Iams - Dog treats (03/22/2013) -+

Date:	03/22/2013
Company Name:	Proctor and Gamble
Product Description:	Dog treats
Recall Reason:	Potential for mold

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Iams - Dog and Cat foods - Dry (08/14/2013) -+

Date:	08/14/2013
Company Name:	Proctor & Gamble
Product Description:	Dog and Cat foods - Dry
Recall Reason:	Potential for salmonella

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Overall Score

62%

Iams Cat Food Review

Company HQ

Parent company

Sourcing and Manufacturing

Type of food

Ratings

Where to Buy

Brand Overview

How Much Does Iams Cat food Cost

Dry Cat Food

Wet Cat Food

Wet Senior Cat Food

Dry Senior Cat Food

Iams Nutrient Profile comparison

Dry Cat Food

Wet Cat Food

Wet Senior Cat Food

Dry Senior Cat Food

Recall History

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