IAMS Proactive Health Chicken and Beef Flavor Chunks in Gravy Wet Dog Food

Name: IAMS Proactive Health Chicken and Beef Flavor Chunks in Gravy Wet Dog Food
Brand: Iams

Wet food for dogs · Adult · by Iams

37/100 · Poor

We have not seen this label’s AAFCO statement yet.

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What to watch for

Peas Moderate risk
Peas add plant protein, starch and fiber. The FDA has been investigating reports of heart disease (DCM) in dogs eating diets high in peas, lentils and other legumes, often grain-free. No cause has been proven, but it is worth knowing when legumes sit near the top of the list.
Artificial colors Moderate risk
Unspecified synthetic dyes. They are there for the owner's eye, not the dog's nutrition.
Sodium nitrite Moderate risk
A curing salt that keeps color and stops bacteria in some wet foods and jerky. Nitrites can form nitrosamines, which are a cancer concern at higher exposures.
Meat by-products Low risk
Clean parts of slaughtered mammals other than muscle meat, such as organs. AAFCO says by-products can be nutritious, but the label does not say which animal they came from, so you cannot steer around an allergy.
Wheat flour Low risk
Ground wheat, common in treats and biscuits as a binder. Wheat is a known allergen for some dogs.
Wheat gluten Low risk
Wheat protein used to bind wet foods and raise the protein number. Less complete than animal protein.
Salt Low risk
Salt supplies sodium and chloride, which dogs need. Pet foods use small amounts; high salt is mainly a concern for dogs with heart or kidney disease.
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.

Ingredients

Chunks in Gravy with Chicken: Water, Chicken, Meat By-Products, Animal Liver, Wheat Flour, Wheat Gluten, Dried Peas, Flaxseed, Salt, Dried Carrots, Minerals (Potassium Chloride, Magnesium Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Potassium Iodide, Manganese Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Copper Sulfate), Guar Gum, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Vitamins (Choline Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Riboflavin, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement), Natural Chicken Flavor, Xanthan Gum, Fish Oil, Yellow #6, Yellow #5. Chunks in Gravy with Beef: Water, Chicken, Meat By-Products, Animal Liver, Wheat Flour, Wheat Gluten, Beef, Dried Peas, Flaxseed, Salt, Dried Carrots, Minerals (Potassium Chloride, Magnesium Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Potassium Iodide, Manganese Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Copper Sulfate), Guar Gum, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Added Color, Natural Hickory Smoke Flavor, Vitamins (Choline Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Riboflavin, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement), Xanthan Gum, Fish Oil, Sodium Nitrite (for Color Retention).

What the label cannot tell you

Ingredient order is by weight before cooking; fresh meat counts water.
Mineral levels are not printed on this label.
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 Proactive Health Chicken and Beef Flavor Chunks in Gravy Wet Dog Food - 9.75lbs/12pk UPC 019014807307

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