Iams ProActive Health Smart Puppy Large Breed Dry Dog Food
Company info
Company HQ
McLean, Virginia
Parent company
Mars Petcare USProduct info
Primary proteins
- Chicken
- Chicken By-Product Meal
- Corn Gluten Meal
- Dried Egg Product
Ingredients
Breed sizes
Toy
Small
Medium
Large
Giant
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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
Protein: 27%
Fat: 14%
Fiber: 4%
Moisture: 10%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 45%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 30%
Fat: 15.56%
Fiber: 4.44%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 50%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 25.47%
Fat: 32.08%
Carb: 42.45%
Our Review
- Affordable
- A good source of omega-3 fatty acids
- Has all the nutrients your puppy or mother dog needs
- Low in moisture
- Contains plant-based proteins
- Contains artificial food dyes
- Contains Chicken by 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.
| Date: | 06/09/2010 |
|---|---|
| Company Name: | The Procter & Gamble Company |
| Product Description: | Canned cat food |
| Recall Reason: | Low thiamine levels |
| Date: | 07/25/2010 |
|---|---|
| Company Name: | The Procter & Gamble Company |
| Product Description: | Cat food |
| Recall Reason: | Salmonella |
| Date: | 08/31/2010 |
|---|---|
| Company Name: | The Procter & Gamble Company |
| Product Description: | Dry cat food |
| Recall Reason: | Salmonella |
| Date: | 12/06/2011 |
|---|---|
| Company Name: | The Procter & Gamble Company |
| Product Description: | Dry dog food |
| Recall Reason: | Aflatoxin |
| Date: | 03/22/2013 |
|---|---|
| Company Name: | The Procter & Gamble Company |
| Product Description: | Dog treats |
| Recall Reason: | Potential for mold |
| 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 Smart Puppy Large Breed Dry Dog Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.
The first 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 second ingredient is Ground Whole Grain Corn. Ground whole grain corn is made with cooked and/or dried kernels from any corn species. In pet food, ground whole grain corn can be a filler as well as source of inexpensive protein, carbohydrates, and fiber.
The third ingredient is Chicken By-Product Meal. In pet food, chicken by-product meal is often listed as a source of protein. Chicken by-product meal is produced by baking and grinding chicken parts that might not be used for human consumption including necks, feet, entrails, and undeveloped eggs.
The fourth ingredient is Ground Whole Grain Sorghum. Ground whole grain sorghum is made with gluten-free grain from the sorghum plant. It has been processed into smaller particles for better absorption and a smoother texture. In pet food, ground whole grain sorghum can serve as a source of dietary fiber, antioxidants, iron, zinc, and vitamins B1 and B2.
The fifth ingredient is Corn Gluten Meal. Corn gluten meal is produced as a byproduct from the manufacture of corn syrup and other sweeteners made with corn. It contains no wheat gluten. The corn gluten meal in pet food is a source of inexpensive protein, but it has high levels of cysteine, which have been linked to the formation of urinary stones.
When we analyzed the ingredients in Iams ProActive Health Smart Puppy Large Breed Dry Dog Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per lb
Product Price
$1.77
Market Price avg.
$3.81
% From the Avg
-54%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$0.11
Market Price avg.
$0.23
% From the Avg
-52%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.07
Market Price avg.
$0.13
% From the Avg
-50%
Iams ProActive Health Smart Puppy Large Breed Dry Dog Food is priced well below the average market price for dry puppy food.
Nutritional Analysis
Like puppies of any breed, large breed puppies require extra calories to support growth and development. However, large breed puppies grow more slowly and are at an increased risk of developing bone deformities. That’s why puppy formulas for large breed dogs should have an optimal ratio of calcium to phosphorus. This helps to ensure appropriate large bone growth rate over the typically extended period of growth time for these big dogs and mitigates against bone deformities.
With that in mind, we’ve compared Iams ProActive Health Smart Puppy Large Breed Dry Dog Food to the other 227 dry puppy food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
30%
All Products avg.
32.35%
% From the Avg
-7%
DM Fat
Product info
15.56%
All Products avg.
17.94%
% From the Avg
-13%
DM Fiber
Product info
4.44%
All Products avg.
4.66%
% From the Avg
-5%
DM Carb
Product info
50%
All Products avg.
44.25%
% From the Avg
+13%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a meat based food that’s moderate in protein with low fat and high carbohydrate content relative to other dry puppy foods.
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