IAMS Proactive Health High Protein Adult Dry Dog Food - Chicken & Beef

Name: IAMS Proactive Health High Protein Adult Dry Dog Food - Chicken & Beef
Brand: Iams

Dry food for dogs · Adult · by Iams

66/100 · Good

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.
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.
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

High protein 35.6%
30% or more on a dry-matter basis.
Named meat first
First ingredient is chicken.

Ingredients

Chicken, Chicken By-Product Meal (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Ground Whole Grain Corn, Ground Whole Grain Sorghum, Chicken Meal, Brewers Rice, Beef, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Natural Flavors, Dried Egg Product, Brewers Dried Yeast, Whole Flaxseed, Potassium Chloride, Caramel Color, Peas, Choline Chloride, Fructooligosaccharides, DL-Methionine, L-Lysine Hydrochloride, Mixed Tocopherols (preservative), Citric Acid (preservative), Carrots, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate [Vitamin C], D-Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate [Vitamin B1], Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement [Vitamin B2], Pyridoxine Hydrochloride [Vitamin B6], Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Potassium Iodide, Manganous Oxide), L-Carnitine, Rosemary Extract.

Guaranteed analysis

Crude protein (min)	32%
Crude fat (min)	18%
Crude fiber (max)	5%
Moisture (max)	10%

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 High Protein Adult Dry Dog Food - Chicken & Beef - 30 Lb UPC 019014830398
IAMS Proactive Health High Protein Adult Dry Dog Food - Chicken & Beef - 15 Lb UPC 019014830381

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Score version 2026.11.6 · Page updated 2026-11-03