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Iams ProActive Health Adult Beef

Iams ProActive Health Adult Beef
Company info
Company HQ
McLean, Virginia us-flag
Parent company
Mars Petcare US
Product info
Age Range: Adult
Food Form Wet Dog Food
Cost per day: $0.42
Primary proteins
  • Chicken
  • Meat By-Products
  • Beef

Ingredients

Sufficient Water for Processing, Chicken, Meat By-Products, Wheat Flour, Beef, Wheat Gluten, Salt, Flax Seed, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Natural Flavor, Rice, Dried Carrots, Dried Green Beans, Guar Gum, Minerals (Potassium Chloride, Magnesium Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Potassium Iodide, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate), Added Color, Vitamins (Choline Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate {Vitamin B1}, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Xanthan Gum, Fish Oil, Sodium Nitrite (For Color Retention), Sage, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6).

Breed sizes

size-1 Toy
size-2 Small
size-3 Medium
size-4 Large
size-5 Giant

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Overall Score

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62%

Ratings

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 69%
? 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 86%
? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 50%

Estimated Nutrient Content

To understand the nutrient content of pet food, we visualize its macronutrient composition in three ways. In the charts below, you’ll see a guaranteed analysis on an as-fed basis, a dry matter analysis, and a breakdown of the food’s macronutrients on a calorie-weighted basis.

Remember that all of these values are estimates based on the guaranteed analysis published by the company, and the food’s actual nutrient values may be slightly different.

Guaranteed Analysis

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Protein: 8%

Fat: 3%

Fiber: 1%

Moisture: 82%

Ash: 0%

Carb: 6%

Dry Matter Analysis

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Protein: 44.44%

Fat: 16.67%

Fiber: 5.56%

Ash: 8%

Carb: 33.33%

Calorie Weighted Basis

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Protein: 37.58%

Fat: 34.23%

Carb: 28.19%

Our Review

Pros
  • High moisture content
  • Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
  • Rich in species-appropriate animal protein
  • Affordable
  • A good source of omega-3 fatty acids
Cons
  • High in carbohydrates
  • Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
  • Contains artificial food dyes
  • Contains vaguely-named Meat products
  • The brand has had multiple recalls over recent years
  • Some dogs may be allergic to fish

Recall History

The following list (if present) shows all dog food recalls related to Iams since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.

Iams - Canned cat food (06/09/2010) -+
Date:06/09/2010
Company Name:The Procter & Gamble Company
Product Description:Canned cat food
Recall Reason:Low thiamine levels
Iams - Cat food (07/25/2010) -+
Date:07/25/2010
Company Name:The Procter & Gamble Company
Product Description:Cat food
Recall Reason:Salmonella
Iams - Dry cat food (08/31/2010) -+
Date:08/31/2010
Company Name:The Procter & Gamble Company
Product Description:Dry cat food
Recall Reason:Salmonella
Iams - Dry dog food (12/06/2011) -+
Date:12/06/2011
Company Name:The Procter & Gamble Company
Product Description:Dry dog food
Recall Reason:Aflatoxin
Iams - Dog treats (03/22/2013) -+
Date:03/22/2013
Company Name:The Procter & Gamble Company
Product Description:Dog treats
Recall Reason:Potential for mold
Iams - Dog and Cat foods - Dry (08/14/2013) -+
Date:08/14/2013
Company Name:The Procter & Gamble Company
Product Description:Dog and Cat foods - Dry
Recall Reason:Potential for salmonella

Ingredient Review

Our review of Iams ProActive Health Adult Beef begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.

The first ingredient is Sufficient Water. In pet food, sufficient water is a term that is used to describe the amount of water needed for processing.

The second ingredient is Chicken. Chicken is meat from the domesticated bird of the same name. In pet food, chicken is used as a primary protein source.

The third ingredient is Meat By-Products. The meat by-products in pet food may be organs such as liver, kidneys, lungs, heart, and more, as well as meat left over from butchering. While meat by-products include offal that isn’t meant for human consumption, it may not contain hooves, horns, teeth, or animal hides.

The fourth ingredient is Wheat Flour. Wheat flour is finely ground wheat, sometimes enriched with vitamins. In pet food, wheat flour serves as a binding and bulking agent. It is also a source of fiber and carbohydrates.

The fifth ingredient is Beef. Beef is meat from any cattle breed. In pet food, beef can be fresh, freeze-dried, dehydrated, ground, or finely processed into beef meal.

When we analyzed the ingredients in Iams ProActive Health Adult Beef, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.

Price Analysis

Price per oz

Product Price

$0.18

Market Price avg.

$0.41

% From the Avg

-56%

Price per 100 kcal

Product Price

$0.70

Market Price avg.

$1.52

% From the Avg

-54%

Price per day

Product Price

$0.42

Market Price avg.

$0.91

% From the Avg

-54%

Iams ProActive Health Adult Beef is priced well below the average market price for wet dog food.

Nutritional Analysis

Your adult dog needs a balance of macro and micronutrients to thrive. A food formulated for adult maintenance or all life stages is made to meet these needs. While there can be a lot of variation in actual calorie density, adult dog foods are generally intended to provide for basic calorie needs of the average active dog. In addition to satisfying their energy needs, these foods provide the protein, fat, carbohydrates, fiber, and other nutrients your adult dog needs to survive. Again, not all adult foods are the same, so you may have to search around for the right fit for your dog.

With that in mind, we’ve compared Iams ProActive Health Adult Beef to the other 1435 wet dog food recipes in our database:

DM Protein

DM Protein

Product info

44.44%

All Products avg.

43.16%

% From the Avg

+3%

DM Fat

DM Fat

Product info

16.67%

All Products avg.

22.28%

% From the Avg

-25%

DM Fiber

DM Fiber

Product info

5.56%

All Products avg.

7.48%

% From the Avg

-26%

DM Carb

DM Carb

Product info

33.33%

All Products avg.

25.94%

% From the Avg

+28%

Analysis Overview

Overall, this is a meat based food that’s moderate in protein with low fat and high carbohydrate content relative to other wet dog foods.

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