IAMS Proactive Health Weight Control Grain with Chicken Flavor Dry Dog Food

Name: IAMS Proactive Health Weight Control Grain with Chicken Flavor Dry Dog Food
Brand: Iams

Dry food for dogs · Adult · by Iams

48/100 · 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.
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.
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

Named meat first
First ingredient is chicken.

Ingredients

Chicken, Ground Whole Grain Corn, Ground Barley, Ground Whole Grain Sorghum, Chicken By-Product Meal, Soybean Meal, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Natural Flavors, Dried Egg Product, Brewers Dried Yeast, Flaxseed, Salt, Calcium Carbonate, Caramel Color, Peas, Potassium Chloride, DL-Methionine, Fructooligosaccharides, Choline Chloride, Dicalcium Phosphate, Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), Citric Acid (Preservative), Carrots, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin C [L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate], Vitamin B5 [D-Calcium Pantothenate], Vitamin B7 [Biotin], Vitamin B1 [Thiamine Mononitrate], Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin B3 [Niacin], Vitamin B2 [Riboflavin Supplement], Vitamin B6 [Pyridoxine Hydrochloride], Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B9 [Folic Acid]), Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Potassium Iodide, Manganous Oxide), L-Carnitine, Rosemary Extract.

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 Weight Control Grain with Chicken Flavor Dry Dog Food - 29.1lbs UPC 019014700677

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Score version 2026.11.6 · Page updated 2026-11-03