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Iams ProActive Health Smart Puppy Large Breed Dry Dog Food

Iams ProActive Health Smart Puppy Large Breed Dry Dog Food
Company info
Company HQ
McLean, Virginia
Parent company
Mars Petcare US
Product info
Age Range: Puppy
Food Form Dry Puppy Food
Cost per day: $0.07
Primary proteins
  • Chicken
  • Chicken By-Product Meal
  • Corn Gluten Meal
  • Dried Egg Product

Ingredients

Chicken, Ground Whole Grain Corn, Chicken By-Product Meal, Ground Whole Grain Sorghum, Corn Gluten Meal, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Natural Flavor, Fish Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Dicalcium Phosphate, Salt, Brewers Yeast, Dried Egg Product, Carrot, Potassium Chloride, Caramel Color, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Ascorbic Acid, Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate (source of Vitamin B1), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin, Riboflavin Supplement (source of Vitamin B2), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (source of Vitamin B6), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Potassium Iodide) Choline Chloride, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), L-Lysine, Fructooligosaccharides, Calcium Carbonate, Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), Rosemary Extract.

Breed sizes

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

Overall Score

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57%

Ratings

? 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 58%
? 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 90%
? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 40%
? Based on the variety of sizes available. Size Variety 83%

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: 27%

Fat: 14%

Fiber: 4%

Moisture: 10%

Ash: 0%

Carb: 45%

Dry Matter Analysis

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Protein: 30%

Fat: 15.56%

Fiber: 4.44%

Ash: 8%

Carb: 50%

Calorie Weighted Basis

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Protein: 25.47%

Fat: 32.08%

Carb: 42.45%

Our Review

Pros
  • Affordable
  • A good source of omega-3 fatty acids
  • Has all the nutrients your puppy or mother dog needs
Cons
  • 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.

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 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

DM Protein

Product info

30%

All Products avg.

32.35%

% From the Avg

-7%

DM Fat

DM Fat

Product info

15.56%

All Products avg.

17.94%

% From the Avg

-13%

DM Fiber

DM Fiber

Product info

4.44%

All Products avg.

4.66%

% From the Avg

-5%

DM Carb

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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