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Iams ProActive Health Puppy With Chicken & Rice Pate Canned Dog Food

Iams ProActive Health Puppy With Chicken & Rice Pate Canned Dog Food
Company info
Company HQ
McLean, Virginia us-flag
Parent company
Mars Petcare US
Product info
Age Range: Puppy
Food Form Wet Puppy Food
Cost per day: $0.30
Primary proteins
  • Chicken
  • Meat By-Products
  • Meat Protein Isolate
  • Dried Egg Product

Ingredients

Sufficient Water for Processing, Chicken, Meat By-Products, Brewers Rice, Meat Protein Isolate, Dried Egg Product, Dried Tomato Pomace, Flaxseed, Fish Oil (preserved with mixed Tocopherols), Minerals (Potassium Chloride, Magnesium Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Potassium Iodide), Carrageenan, Monocalcium Phosphate, Beet Pulp, Dried Yam, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Natural Flavors, Xanthan Gum, Vitamins (Choline Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate {Vitamin B1}, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Glycine, 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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58%

Ratings

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 62%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 55%
? 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 86%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 85%
? 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: 9%

Fat: 8%

Fiber: 1.5%

Moisture: 78%

Ash: 0%

Carb: 3.5%

Dry Matter Analysis

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Protein: 40.91%

Fat: 36.36%

Fiber: 6.82%

Ash: 8%

Carb: 15.91%

Calorie Weighted Basis

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Protein: 28.19%

Fat: 60.85%

Carb: 10.96%

Our Review

Pros
  • High moisture content
  • Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
  • Made with fiber-rich flaxseed
  • Rich in species-appropriate animal protein
  • Affordable
  • A good source of omega-3 fatty acids
  • Has all the nutrients your puppy or mother dog needs
Cons
  • Not a Calorie-dense recipe
  • Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
  • Contains artificial food dyes
  • Contains carrageenan – a potentially inflammatory additive
  • 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 Puppy With Chicken & Rice Pate Canned Dog Food 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 Brewers Rice. Brewers rice is a byproduct of the beer industry. The brewers rice in pet food has been dried and ground for use as a carbohydrate source, often in gluten-free recipes.

The fifth ingredient is Meat Protein Isolate. Meat protein isolate is protein that has been extracted from meat – it could be beef, chicken, pork, or something else. In pet food, meat protein isolate can be an inexpensive source of animal protein.

When we analyzed the ingredients in Iams ProActive Health Puppy With Chicken & Rice Pate Canned Dog Food, 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.

$0.31

% From the Avg

-42%

Price per 100 kcal

Product Price

$0.50

Market Price avg.

$1.01

% From the Avg

-50%

Price per day

Product Price

$0.30

Market Price avg.

$0.61

% From the Avg

-51%

Iams ProActive Health Puppy With Chicken & Rice Pate Canned Dog Food is priced well below the average market price for wet puppy food.

Nutritional Analysis

A puppy needs plenty of calories to support their growth and development. In general, puppy foods are much higher in calories to help support all of the extra energy that goes into growth. Depending on your pup’s breed, they may need to continue eating puppy food for between 6 and 24 months. Small breeds tend to mature more quickly than large breeds. Make sure to ask your veterinarian how long your puppy should remain on a puppy formula.

With that in mind, we’ve compared Iams ProActive Health Puppy With Chicken & Rice Pate Canned Dog Food to the other 68 wet puppy food recipes in our database:

DM Protein

DM Protein

Product info

40.91%

All Products avg.

42.84%

% From the Avg

-5%

DM Fat

DM Fat

Product info

36.36%

All Products avg.

27.27%

% From the Avg

+33%

DM Fiber

DM Fiber

Product info

6.82%

All Products avg.

7.01%

% From the Avg

-3%

DM Carb

DM Carb

Product info

15.91%

All Products avg.

22.55%

% From the Avg

-29%

Analysis Overview

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

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