IAMS LARGE BREED LAMB & RICE
Dry food for dogs · Adult · by Iams
We have not seen this label’s AAFCO statement yet.
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What to watch for
- Corn Low risk
Cooked corn is a digestible source of energy and some protein. It is often criticised but is not a common allergen; its main risk is mould toxins (aflatoxin) when quality control is poor. - Brewers rice Low risk
Small broken pieces of rice left over from milling. Digestible energy but fewer nutrients than whole rice. - Soybean meal Low risk
Ground soybeans after oil extraction, a cheap plant protein. Soy is a recognised food allergen in some dogs and can cause gas. - Natural flavor Low risk
Flavoring from natural sources. Normally safe, but the term can hide which animal or plant it came from, which matters for allergies. - Caramel colour Low risk
A brown color made by heating sugars, used to make food look 'meaty'. EFSA judged it acceptable at normal intakes, but it does nothing for your dog. - Copper sulfate Low risk
A source of copper, an essential trace mineral. Some breeds accumulate copper in the liver, and vets have raised concern that some dog foods supply more than dogs need.
What it does well
- Named meat first
First ingredient is lamb.
Ingredients
Lamb, Chicken By-Product Meal (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Ground Barley, Ground Whole Grain Corn, Ground Whole Grain Sorghum, Brewers Rice, Soybean Meal, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Natural Flavors, Dicalcium Phosphate, Flaxseed, Dried Egg Product, Caramel Color, Carrots, Potassium Chloride, Fructooligosaccharides, Choline Chloride, L-Lysine, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Ascorbic Acid, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Calcium Carbonate, Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Potassium Iodide, Manganous Oxide), Mixed Tocopherols (preservative), Citric Acid (preservative), Rosemary Extract.
Guaranteed analysis
| Crude protein (min) | 22.5% |
|---|---|
| Crude fat (min) | 12.5% |
| Crude fiber (max) | 5% |
| Moisture (max) | 10% |
| Calcium (min) | 0.9% |
| Phosphorus (min) | 0.7% |
| Calories | 3,537 kcal/kg |
What the label cannot tell you
- Ingredient order is by weight before cooking; fresh meat counts water.
- We could not find the AAFCO nutritional adequacy statement for this product. Scan the bag to confirm it is complete and balanced.
Sizes and barcodes
- IAMS LARGE BREED LAMB & RICE UPC 019014805280
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