IAMS PROACTIVE HEALTH Smart Puppy Large Breed Dry Dog Food Chicken
Dry food for dogs · Puppy · by Iams
The label states it is complete and balanced (AAFCO).
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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. - Corn gluten meal Low risk
The protein left after starch is removed from corn. It raises the protein number on the label cheaply, but plant protein is less complete than meat protein. - 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. - 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. - 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
- Complete & balanced
Meets an AAFCO nutrient profile. - Named meat first
First ingredient is chicken.
Ingredients
Chicken, Ground Whole Grain Corn, Chicken By-Product Meal, Ground Whole Grain Sorghum, Corn Gluten Meal, Dried Beet Pulp, Natural Flavor, Fish Oil (preserved with mixed Tocopherols), Dicalcium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Brewers Dried Yeast, Dried Egg Product, Caramel Color, Carrots, Choline Chloride, Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed Tocopherols), L-Lysine Monohydrochloride, Fructooligosaccharides, Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin E Supplement, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Mixed Tocopherols (a preservative), Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate (source of vitamin B1), Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Vitamin A Acetate, Niacin Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement (source of vitamin B2), Inositol, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (source of vitamin B6), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Rosemary Extract, Manganous Oxide, Folic Acid, Potassium Iodide
Guaranteed analysis
| Crude protein (min) | 26% |
|---|---|
| Crude fat (min) | 14% |
| Crude fiber (max) | 5% |
| Moisture (max) | 10% |
| Calcium (min) | 1% |
| Phosphorus (min) | 0.8% |
| Calories | 3,735 kcal/kg |
What the label cannot tell you
- Ingredient order is by weight before cooking; fresh meat counts water.
Sizes and barcodes
- IAMS PROACTIVE HEALTH Smart Puppy Large Breed Dry Dog Food Chicken, 38.5 lb. Bag - 38.5 lbs UPC 019014700783
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