Iams Proactive Health Large Breed Adult Dry Dog Food with Real Chicken & Whole Grains

Dry food for dogs · Adult · by Iams

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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.
• 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 chicken.

Ingredients

Chicken, Ground Barley, Ground Whole Grain Corn, Chicken By-Product Meal (source of Glucosamine and Chondrotin Sulfate), Ground Whole Grain Sorghum, Soybean Meal, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Natural Flavor, Brewers Dried Yeast, Dried Egg Product, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Flaxseed, Peas, Caramel Color, DL-Methionine, Potassium Chloride, Fructooligosaccharides, Choline Chloride, Dicalcium Phosphate, Carrots, Mixed Tocopherol (preservative), Citric Acid (preservative), Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate [Vitamin C], 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), Rosemary Extract

Guaranteed analysis

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 Proactive Health Large Breed Adult Dry Dog Food with Real Chicken & Whole Grains UPC 019014610976
• Iams Proactive Health Large Breed Adult Dry Dog Food with Real Chicken & Whole Grains - 30 Lb UPC 019014700721

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Informational, not veterinary advice. The score is our opinion of a food, built from the facts on its label with our published method. No brand pays to rank higher. Recipes change: check the bag you have, or scan it in the app.

Score version 2026.11.6 · Page updated 2026-11-03